📚 May Subscription: Discovering the World Through Stories & Play! 📚
May takes us on a journey—through tiny and mighty worlds, from inside our homes to the sky, the sea, and magical castles!
This month’s book selections are filled with images, words, and meanings that foster language development, observation, understanding of the world, and kindness. And of course, each one comes with playful activity ideas that turn every reading into discovery and fun.
👶🏻 Ages 0–2: Recognition, Storytelling & Exploring the World
🏠 My Little World – At Home (Metaixmio Publishers) | ISBN: 9786180343717
A book full of familiar household objects, featuring simple words and cheerful illustrations—perfect for helping little ones build their first everyday vocabulary.
🌤️ My Little World – In the Sky (Metaixmio Publishers) | ISBN: 9786180343700
The sky is full of wonders: sun, clouds, planes, birds. This book introduces natural elements while encouraging visual awareness and observation.
🔹 Activity idea for both books:
Play “Where is the…?” by pointing at real-life objects around the house or outside the window and asking your child to spot them.
Create picture cards (e.g. couch, sun, bird) and match them with the illustrations in the books.
🌊 Search and Find in the Sea (Susaeta Publishers) | ISBN: 9786182241059
A fun “search and find” book filled with sea animals and colorful, detailed scenes that build attention to detail and visual memory.
🔹 Activity idea:
Play “Find the sea creature” together.
Then recreate your own ocean scene on a large piece of paper using toys, drawings, or stickers.
🧒 Ages 3–5: Culture, Kindness & Imagination
🌍 Favorite Stories from Around the World (Susaeta Publishers) | ISBN: 9786182242339
A beautiful trip through cultures and traditions via tales that encourage empathy and broaden a child’s global awareness.
🔹 Activity idea:
Use a map or globe to find the countries the stories come from.
Draw traditional clothing or symbols from each place.
🪄 Wonderful Magic Words (Kaktos Publishers) | ISBN: 9786182152706
A sweet book that highlights the power of kind words like “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry.” A great tool for teaching positive social behaviors in an easy, relatable way.
🔹 Activity idea: The Magic Words Game
Every time someone uses a magic word, put a star on a piece of paper. At the end of the day, count them together and celebrate with a little reward (like one more bedtime story!).
🏰 Sleepless at the Castle (Metaixmio Publishers) | ISBN: 9786180343205
A funny and tender bedtime story about a restless castle full of wide-awake characters. Kids can relate to nighttime worries—and feel soothed by how the story gently resolves them.
🔹 Activity idea: Build Your Own Castle Before Bed
Use pillows or chairs to build a cozy “castle” in your child’s room. Read the book inside, then talk about what helps them feel safe and sleepy: stories, cuddles, quiet sounds?
📦 Did you travel, play, speak kindly, and spot the sky and sea?
We’d love to hear which books and activities were your favorites!
✨ June’s stories are just around the corner… bringing even more words, pictures, and imagination your way! ✨
