The Silver Hairbrush

<p><strong>TIME.</strong> That is what this activity book will give the child wanting more one-on-one time with their grown-up (and vice versa)! High-lighting the wonderful art from Illustrator Emily Hercock in <strong><em>The Silver</em></strong> <strong><em>Hairbrush</em></strong> written by Taryn Aina this book allows parents and their child some together time. The book is designed to encourage not only physical closeness with the shoulder-to-shoulder and elbow-to-elbow posture but also an emotional closeness as conversation and story-telling unfold.</p><p>Four task prompts of <strong>SHARE</strong> <strong>DO</strong> <strong>ASK</strong> and <strong>CHALLENGE</strong> bring variety to the readers.</p><p> * The <strong>SHARE</strong> prompt allows child and grown-up to share specific thoughts or experiences. </p><p>         <em>(SHARE: What's one thing you've wondered about planets and stars.)</em></p><p> * The <strong>DO</strong> prompt is a focused activity to be completed by both<em>. </em></p><p><em>         (DO: Draw a picture of how your family likes to chill.)</em> </p><p>      * The <strong>ASK</strong> prompt gives opportunity for child and grown-up to learn a little more about each </p><p>         other as a question is asked and attentive listening is practiced<em>.</em></p><p><em>         (ASK: What can I do to cheer you up?</em>)</p><p>      * The <strong>CHALLENGE</strong> prompt presents a task (timed or untimed) for both participants to do that </p><p>       is physical in nature<em>. </em>Who doesn't like a little friendly competition?<em>      </em></p><p><em>         (CHALLENGE: Do your best dance moves for 20 seconds then SWITCH! Ready set GO!)</em> </p><p>Children ages 4 through 9 along with their grown-up will enjoy these activities that nurture a deeper bond while making memories!</p><p><br></p><p>       </p><p><br></p>