Each board book has a side die-cut that allows little handsto easily hold the book- Bright blue and yellow branding on thefront and spine clearly identifies the Rookie Toddler board bookline; each level of Rookie books will each carry its owndistinctive color pattern- Books feature simple, rhythmic text toread aloud to toddlers- Big bold artwork, photos, or photoillustrations make each book visually appealing- Each bookaddresses 1 of 5 essential curriculum themes: self/body awareness;home/family; neighborhood; wider world; readiness concepts- Beyondits main curriculum theme, each book offers secondary learningtopics to use with toddlers upon subsequent readings- At the end ofeach book is a parent note with suggested activites linked to thestory and its theme