I’ve been a little surprised by the warm reception Nella Lace has received from pre-schoolers. When I put pen to paper, I envisioned her sitting in a second grade classroom. … not in the hands of a 5 year old boy!
However, a few weeks ago, a text from a family friend informed me her boss’s five year old son loved the book so much he insisted on dictating a letter to his grandparents and on learning how to write his name for the first time so he could sign it.
So, when an opportunity came to share Nella Lace with a daycare came up, I was eager to see what would happen. Afterall, at over 4,000 words, she’s not the kind of picture book they’re used to!
This is what Jess C. (@jess.place0) wrote:
“The kind of afternoon you want to bottle up and keep forever. 🥹
We were gifted a copy of The Written Adventure of Nella Lace, and it completely transformed our afternoon.
What started as a quiet storytime quickly evolved into a massive, hands-on learning voyage. The intricate illustrations sparked so much curiosity, leading the kids to build an entire block town, mapping out mail routes by train, car, and bird!
I loved watching their critical thinking and storytelling come to life. To top it off, we practiced writing and fine motor skills by decorating the blank postcards gifted to us. Seeing everyone from the oldest down to the toddlers fully immersed in creating together was pure magic.
This isn’t just a book; it’s an invitation to imagine and learn through play.
As a bonus!! This book has sentence starter templates for all the styles of letters the main character writes in the back.
Huge thank you to @laura_leeson_ for gifting us a story that brought so much imagination to life under our roof. ❤️”