Can You Do This?: An Imagination Play Book

PreS-Gr 1–Designed with caregivers and educators in mind, this title offers a straightforward approach to screen-free activities for young children. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions directly address readers, encouraging them to engage in simple physical exercises, such as touching toes, hopping like a bunny, and taking giant steps. Each move is demonstrated by children who have a variety of skin and hair colors, using bold motion lines and arrows to clearly demonstrate the actions. The book is an effective tool for incorporating movement breaks into daily routines, whether in one-on-one settings or classrooms. The directions are simple, and the illustrations are supportive and engaging, making it accessible for children. The use of bright, unconventional colors for the children’s skin tones and hair is creative and suggests multicultural representation, though it does not show other versions of diversity, such as disability.