We discovered this book when we were taking Effie to Picasso Playtime at the Two Rivers Art Gallery last year.A very simple and very clever concept. A white page with a painted yellow dot in the middle and the words PRESS HERE AND TURN THE PAGE lettered at the bottom. The child presses the dot, you turn the page and — VOILA! — now there are two dots... the dots change color, they form patterns... when you tip the book all the dots roll to one side... magic...After seeing it at story time at the gallery, I immediately ordered a copy for the BML and another copy for our daughter's daycare. Warning: This Book Will Entertain Your Toddler MUCH Longer Than It Will Entertain You. We received this as a birthday gift for my one-year-old, but his three-year-old brother likes it better. It's a unique and beautifully simple concept, beginning with a single yellow dot and basic text instructions: "Press here." The child does that, and upon turning the page, sees the effect of his action--one dot becomes two, then three, then they change color, etc.--and each page has new instructions--i.e., rub the dot on the left; press all of the yellow dots, shake the book, tilt the book right, clap your hands. Kids thus get practice with following simple instructions, learning colors, telling left from right, and so on. I appreciate the novelty of this book, but as with so many books for very young children, it's much more interesting to the kiddos than to the mamas, and both my wife and I get very bored with it long before our sons do.
What do You think about Press Here (2000)?
My kids-- age 6 and almost 9--both loved this book. They said it was 'cool' and 'fun'.
—AccioGutar
A fun interactive book for kids of all ages to enjoy and read.
—ericm
Witty and engaging. This book is just plain fun.
—robasvalgokates
