Synopses & Reviews
Here you'll find a magic bookWhere all's not what it seems.
For when you turn each object round
PRESTO CHANGE-O
The unexpected will be seen.
See the raccoon hiding in a magic cauldron? The owl pretending to be a clock? The lion masquerading as a flower? A rabbit hiding in a hot-air balloon? Kids will love working magic with just a few simple turns—and a few rhyming verses—that transform everyday objects into familiar creatures. Simple manipulations for little hands make this a literal page turner.
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"A delightful game of transformation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Your little one will love this book."--Redbook Magazine's Mamarama Blog
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"Preschoolers. will enjoy giving this one a whirl, literally."-Kirkus Reviews
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"Indulges the imagination."-School Library Journal
Synopsis
"Whatever you call it, it's cool . . . unlike any other book you've seen." -- Elizabeth Bird, Evanston Public Library An amazing, enchanting book all about transformations: By turning the flap on each spread, young children can take part in the magic of changing a teapot into an elephant, a clock face into an owl, a bowl of salad into two turtles, and more Kids will marvel at the transformation of everyday things into friendly animals.
- Features 8 bright and bold images to transform
- Engaging rhyming verses accompany each pair of images
- Sturdy oversize book design is perfect for at-home or on-the-go playFans of Presto Change-o will also enjoy the whimsical fun found in Who Am I?, a pull-tab guessing game book.
- Interactive children's book
- Books for 3 to 5 years old
- Books for preschool and kindergarten children
About the Author
Édouard Manceau dedicated himself to making children's books after graduating art school in France. His illustrations are a combination of drawing, painting, photography, and collage. He lives in Toulouse, France.