Paint with Ploof

Ben Clanton, 1988-

Book - 2024

"Have you met Ploof? The friendly cloud full of feelings returns in an all new interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Mix It Up! Ploof is a puffy cloud who's ready for their big moment — their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof gather enough colors to make their rainbow? How about keeping them steady while they paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective!"--

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Subjects
Genres
picture books
Picture books
Livres d'images
Published
Toronto : Tundra 2024.
Language
English
Main Author
Ben Clanton, 1988- (author)
Other Authors
Andy Chou Musser (author)
Physical Description
pages cm
Issued also in electronic format
ISBN
9781774881941
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

The adorable anthropomorphic cloud introduced inPloof (2023) returns for more interactive fun. Ploof is ready to create a rainbow but needs some help. An unseen narrator asks readers to lend a hand: "Let's begin with a rainbow shape. Do you see any?" "Can you try blocking the wind?" Children become an integral part of moving the plot forward as they "mix" colors for the rainbow and provide Ploof with words of encouragement. The rainbow doesn't turn out how Ploof wanted it to, so readers give the cloud a moment to cry (rain falls from Ploof) and take deep breaths. The book ends on a positive note with an invitation to play again. Ploof is a sweet and approachable little cloud, with large eyes and a simple smile. Set against a pale blue background, the puffy cumulus paints the sky with swaths of pastel rainbow colors. Not only are the questions and physical interactions a nice fit for the toddler and preschool crowd, but the story also offers sound guidance on coping with uncomfortable feelings. It's an ideal option for caregivers to read aloud one-on-one and for teachers to share with a group of students. Engaging, appealing, and validating--social-emotional learning done right.(Picture book. 2-4) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.