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The Game of Finger Worms

By Hervé Tullet
Series: Let's Play Games
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The Game of Finger Worms by Hervé Tullet is an interactive children's book that brings fun and creativity to young readers. It invites kids to use their fingers to bring the illustrations to life, transforming each page into a playful and imaginative experience. The vibrant art and unique concept engage children, encouraging them to explore and play.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a child who loves interactive stories and imaginative play. Filled with playful illustrations and inviting cut-outs, it's a delightful way for young readers to engage with the story and use their fingers as part of the adventure. Ideal for encouraging creativity and fine motor skills in children.

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A fun and lively game for young children, introducing them to the vivid imaginary world at their fingertips.

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Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet from books you can only read in the dark to one in which the story relies entirely on the reader's fingers through five global bestsellers, now available again for a new generation of readers.

This joyous series of board books for readers aged 3-6 years features Tullet's unique hand lettering and vibrant riot of colours and shapes. Beloved by children the world over since they first appeared in print, each book works like a game, occupying busy minds and little fingers, and stimulating thought and imagination.

The Game of Finger Worms: an interactive game of finger puppets—draw two eyes and a mouth on the tip of your finger... and there you have it, your very own finger worm!

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The Game of Finger Worms by Hervé Tullet has been praised for its unique artistic style and ability to captivate both children and parents instantly. The book employs bright colours, imaginative die cuts, and simple yet engaging text, creating a delightful and interactive experience. It is celebrated for stimulating children's senses and encouraging playful discovery, all while being affordably priced.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714860718

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 14

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hervé Tullet Series: Let's Play Games

About the Author

Herve Tullet published his first book for children in 1994 and is now recognized as one of the world s most innovative children s authors. Known in France as the prince of preschool books , Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, inviting young minds to think imaginatively, independently, and creatively. His titles include New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the Let s Play Games series of board books for young children. He lives in Paris.

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