Emily loves to bounce by Stephen Michael King

Emily loves to bounce and she does so in everything she does. She bounces high, she bounces low, she bounces with her elephant and her cat, but the best bounce of all is on mum and dad’s bed. “Boing, boing, boing” bounces Emily.

How can reading Emily Loves to Bounce help support your child’s learning?

• Illustrations are bright, full of movement and positive emotions. The illustrations match the text, making it easier for children to follow and understand the meaning.
• Emily’s enthusiasm can help prompt conversations on individual interests and strengths, feelings of happiness and excitement.
• Uses repetitive, rhythmic language to keep children engaged, encouraging children to actively participate in storytelling.
• Repeated word and phrases help children predict what comes next, building confidence and willingness to participate.
• Emily’s bouncing transports her into imaginative play, pretending to be different things and exploring her world through movement. This can encourage children to use their imagination and express themselves creatively.