If you have ever looked at a Kelli Anderson’s kids book then you know that they are proof that books can be a lot more than just words on paper. She is the queen of combining creativity with learning. This is evident with This Book Is A Camera that turns itself into a fully functioning pinhole camera. Her next creative idea delves into the wonders of the physical world using paper-based activities.
This Book Is A Planetarium has a pop-up planetarium inside. It also contains a spiral graph to teach kids about geometric art and a stringed instrument to explore acoustic chambers. It also covers why and how strings make sound and has a passive amplifier that utilizes a cone to amplify the sound from your phone. Oh, did I forget the calendar that allows the reader to see the Gregorian calendar of any year!
This is a fantastic gift for younger kids with how open minded the creative content is. Not to mention it’s a phenomenal interactive teaching tool covering multiple subjects and concepts that will engage children of younger ages, like kindergarten. Subjects that adults will be able to go over with their kids as they flip through this pop up book. This is a great change of pace from the typical online learning using computers and iPads, even for babies.
As Christmas grows closer keep this in mind for those curious young minds that you know. This Book Is A Planetarium gives a platform for children to independently unlock mysteries about their universe. An opportunity to question many of the wonders of the world, while expanding their growing knowledge. Let’s hope that Kelli continues to produce these very creative learning tools, bringing the fun back into education.
Designer: Kelli Anderson
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Hannah Davis
Michael Seaberg
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