Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson

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5 stars

We are all better in the household. The sickness is gone. And that was perfect timing. Yesterday was a SNOW DAY!!!! When Miss G. woke up and learned that she didn't have to go to school, because there was so much snow, she ran down to the mud room to start putting on her snow pants. My husband told her she had to wait until Mommy was up (7:00 does not exist in my world right now, come talk to me at 7:45 earliest).

She patiently did, and while I was snuggling with Miss P. I heard Miss G. creep into Miss V.'s room and excitedly tell her (while channeling her inner William Shatner) there was no school because there was Too. Much. Snow. 

It is nice when you get to see the excitement of the snow day personified. I love watching the snow fall, but, the aftermath of shoveling and dripping snow clothes don't fill me with the excitement it used to. But, when you have a 5 year old so excited it is hard not to have a smile on your face. I love the magic of childhood.

Synopsis

The plain brown tree has magic to be unleashed. Follow the directions and see the tree be transformed.

My Thoughts

This was an absolutely lovely book. It is interactive and you learn things. The best part is that the kids are having so much fun they don't even know they are learning things. It is kind of like Don't Push the Button. Instead of simply pushing the button though, you get to tap the tree, rub the tree, brush the tree, give the tree a kiss, blow like the wind and more.

The tree starts just bare and with the first tap a green leaf appears, then more. Eventually the tree goes through the stages of an apple tree, with blossoms then fruit, then fall colours back to winter. It is a fun interactive way for kids to learn about the cycle trees go through with the seasons.

When Miss P. had to blow on the tree she did and then said "ooh hot". So precious. When Miss G. made the blossoms appear she was so excited and you could see her eyes just light up.

This is a great book for little kids. It is beautifully illustrated. It is just as much fun to read as an adult as it is for the kids. This will definitely be a family favourite.