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Front cover art by Inés Hüni
art © 2019 by Inés Hüni
Brave L tt e Hippo
by Valeri Gorbachev
On chilly nights,
my blanket keeps me
snug and warm.
But that’s not all my super blanket can do! It’s just
right for playtime . . . and sharing with a friend.
My blanket is
the softest
place for a
stretch . . .
and it’s my
peekaboo pal!
It wraps me up fo or a trip
outside. Yes, my blanket goes
everywhere I go!
A FIRST CONCEPT
3
Purple Paint
Purple paint
makes purple plums,
purple pansies—
purple thumbs!
1. Kim and Carrots: Toddlers are still working out your child, point out that everyone is afraid at some
the difference between real and pretend. As Halloween time. Children are often surprised and relieved to hear
approaches, encourage your child to play with masks this. If your child has a particular fear, accept it and
in front of a mirror. Putting a mask on and taking it reassure him that it won’t always seem so frightening.
off helps toddlers make the connection that people in Fears are overcome one small step at a time.
masks are just pretending. Here’s a homemade mask
your child can create and control, just like Kim: Tape a 3. Purple Paint: Here’s a recipe for purple paint
tongue depressor to a paper plate. Cut large eyeholes that’s safe on thumbs—and in mouths. Mix together
in the mask. Supply your child with markers, paper, and 1/4 cup of powdered milk, 1 tablespoon of flour, 5 to 6
a glue stick. Your child’s imagination will do the rest. tablespoons of water, 6 drops of blue food coloring, and
6 drops of red food coloring.
2. Brave Little Hippo: Little Hippo builds courage – Sally Nurss, M.Ed.
when he feels protected. As you read this selection with
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taken to trace ownership and secure permission for each selection. “Kim and Carrots,” text and art © 2012 by Clara Vulliamy; “Slowly, Slowly,” art © 2014 by Lynne Avril; “Purple
Paint,” text © 1999 by Sharon Hart Addy; photo credits for “Let’s Explore Cozy Blankets” are as follows: 20-21 (BKRD) Tanya Syrytsyna/Shutterstock.com, 20 (TR) morrowlight/
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