written by Devi Raissa
illustrated by Guntur G.
published by PT Lubang Kelinci Indonesia
Paperback
ISBN: 9786027314030

Bella is celebrating her 5th birthday with her family and friends. Since the birthday cake is very tall, the author asks the readers whether they want to help Bella by placing her birthday cake and sticking the candles on top of it. Then, to reveal what Bella's birthday surprise is, the readers have to connect the dots. Bella gets other surprises from the clown but she needs to match its colours. Suddenly, her balloons are blown by a strong wind. Quickly direct her to pass the maze, just chase after one balloon! Bella chases it until it's stuck on the roof of the bear family's house. The readers will decide for her what she'll do next.

This book covers several exercises in fine motor skills, such as cutting, sticking, connecting the dots, and controlling fine motor in maze problem solving. And as mentioned, it also helps children to exercise their problem solving skills. The book is also intended to enhance skills in emotional recognition, empathy, and decision making.

Sabio's first book by Rabbit Holes. A surprise gift of our treasure hunt game. If Mom's not mistaken, he had its CD first before he got the book.

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Info: bought at IG Rabbitholeid

written by Michaela Morgan
illustrated by David Walker
published by Macmillan Children's Books
Paperback
ISBN: 9781447211341
*a lift-the-flaps book

One day, there's a little toddler who's waiting for a special guest. He sits on the couch, accompanied by a dog doll.

Knock! Knock! Someone is knocking the door. But, it's not the one whom he is waiting for. Knock! Knock! Other knockings heard from the door. Still, it's a friend but it's not the special guest. The more knockings on the door, the more friends who come and accompany him. To see who are coming, readers have to lift the flaps.

The book looks rather wide. It's actually a square in shape, about 30 x 30 cm. Mom loves its sturdy binding and thick pages.

With its adorably illustrated story and 7 large door flaps, this book is a cute read before bed. Mom used to read it aloud while Sabio lifted the flaps.

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Suatu hari, ada balita kecil yang sedang menunggu tamu istimewa. Dia duduk di sofa, ditemani oleh sebuah boneka anjing.

Tok! Tok! Seseorang mengetuk pintu. Tapi, itu bukan yang dia tunggu-tunggu. Tok! Tok! Ketukan lainnya terdengar dari pintu. Tetap saja, itu adalah teman tetapi bukan tamu istimewanya. Semakin banyak ketukan di pintu, semakin banyak teman yang datang dan menemaninya. Untuk melihat siapa yang akan datang, pembaca harus membalik flapnya.

Buku ini terlihat agak lebar tetapi sebenarnya berbentuk bujur sangkar, sekitar 30 x 30 cm. Mama menyukai halamannya yang tebal dan jilidannya yang kokoh.

Dengan cerita berilustrasi imut dan 7 flap pintu yang besar, buku ini cocok buat bacaan sebelum tidur. Mama biasa membacanya keras-keras sementara Sabio membalik flapnya.

Info: bought at Big Bad Wolf Book.