Finger Puppet Books - overview

finger puppetsKids love having someone read stories to them. Most parents enjoy this process as well, and delight in seeing their child's reactions to events unfolding within the story. Many children, however, also can't wait until the day they will be able to read their favourite stories themselves.

Teaching children to read
 
Finger Puppet Books provide an innovative, interactive way for parents and children to enjoy reading together. They also introduce many of the fundamental concepts children need in order to master reading and, ultimately, writing.

Each reader includes two stories: an adult read component and child read key words. Adults read the left-hand page to the child, as if reading a normal story book. The child then reads the right-hand page to the adult. This page is designed to help the child learn to read. It encourages the child to copy the adult's reading skills, and to take pride in their own growing reading awareness.

A finger puppet with each book
 
Each book includes a collectible finger puppet pointer. The finger puppet is more than a free toy; it helps children master left-to-right reading progression and assists them in recognising letter sounds (phonemic awareness). For this reason, the finger puppets add an extra dimension to a child's reading enjoyment and are a valuable learning tool. Kids love them.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FINGER PUPPET TEMPLATES and INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
 
Finger Puppet Books - downloadable support material
Follow the links below to read more about how to support you rchild's reading development using the Finger Puppet Books range.
  1. Letters of the alphabet and their pure sounds
  2. Developmental stages of reading
  3. Explaining phonics, phonemes and graphemes
  4. About the "blue words" in Finger Puppet Books - sight reading
  5. About the authors
  • Teachers and librarians - click here to download an information sheet and order form.

Bam the Bat

Bam was rescued from a terrible storm and meets some wonderful new friends. If she could only find her brother, all her dreams would come true and she would have everything a bat could ever wish for.


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ISBN: 9781741934359
 

Gus Has A Gap

There is a gap in Gus's smile and it's a problem. He wants to look like all his mates and be rid of that ugly gap. But there's a pleasant surprise in store for him that makes him realise that having a gap isn't all that bad


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ISBN: 9781741934366
 

Dingo Dan

Everyone is good at something but Dingo Dan doesn't know what his special talent is. Ed can help him find out, but it's going to take a lot of nosing around to find Ed. Join Dan on his wonderful journey of discovery.


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ISBN: 9781741934373
 

Sam Snake

If you've got an itch but you haven't any fingers to scratch it with, life can be a little uncomfortable. Fortunately Sam Snake comes up with a very unusual solution to his problem that amazes all his friends.


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ISBN: 9781741934380
 

Min Min Mouse

She's cute, she's clever and she loves playing games. Min Min the Australian Hopping Mouse invites Mat the kangaroo to join her in a jumping competition. Can you guess who the winner will be?


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ISBN: 9781741934397