Learning and Laughing with Baby Animals: A Review of I Can Learn Baby Animals: 4 Early Learning Sticker Books!
As a busy mom navigating the delightful chaos of bedtime routines, I’ve learned that sometimes the best moments of connection happen during those precious few minutes snuggled up with a book. On one particularly hectic evening, facing the usual meltdowns and negotiations, I spotted I Can Learn Baby Animals: 4 Early Learning Sticker Books! tucked away on our colorful bookshelf. It was as if the adorable illustrations of baby animals called out to me, promising both learning and giggles with my little ones.
This boxed set by Cathy Hughes includes four engaging sticker activity books designed to introduce key first concepts—colors, numbers, shapes, first words, and even opposites—all through the lens of quintessentially cute baby animals. My kiddos, ages four and two, are already big fans of anything involving animals, so I knew this would be a hit.
From the moment we opened the sturdy carry case, my children were instantly captivated by the colorful stickers and bright illustrations. The art is vibrant and sweet, depicting everything from cuddly pandas to cheerful butterflies. While my daughter dove into the sticker activities, my son couldn’t help but giggle at the silly faces of the animals shown in various contexts. The first words book, for example, invites them to match stickers of animals with the right names—a task my daughter took on with fervor, chatting away about her favorite animals along the way.
I adore the way these books encourage hands-on learning. Each page is filled with engaging activities like finding differences and filling in the blanks, and they prompted delightful discussions. One minute, we were counting the number of spotted puppies, and the next, we were debating whether a baby elephant is bigger than a baby lion. It led me to reflect on how learning through play and interaction helps my little ones retain these crucial early concepts so much better than rote memorization.
One of the standout moments came when we reached the “opposites” book. As the kids matched stickers of a baby kangaroo with its “up” counterpart and a baby turtle with “down,” my son shouted, “Look! The turtle is slow like me!” followed by an impromptu dash around the room, much to our amusement. It was a reminder of the natural connection children have with animals and how it translates into learning, imagination, and creative play.
Overall, I would highly recommend I Can Learn Baby Animals to any parent looking for a fun learning tool for their 3 to 5-year-olds. It’s perfect for energetic toddlers who thrive on visual stimulation and interaction. With its colorful designs and simple, engaging activities, this set has quickly found a spot in our regular reading rotation.
It’s not just a one-time read tucked away on the shelf; it’s a treasured experience that fosters my children’s love of learning while gifting us moments of laughter and connection. In a world full of distractions, this delightful set serves as a gentle reminder of the joy found in learning together through the eyes of baby animals. Whether you’re a parent looking to boost your child’s learning or just a fun-loving human at heart, I suspect you’ll find this series as enchanting as we do. Happy reading!