Early Reader Storybooks
Life of a Yellow Ball
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About this book
A playful, imaginative journey told from the point of view of one well-loved yellow ball.
Why families love it
- Imaginative storytelling
- Sparks creativity
Themes
ImaginationPlayPerspective
What this story helps with
Telling a story from an object's point of view is perspective-taking with the difficulty turned down: there are no feelings to get wrong, so a child can practice the move itself. That move — imagining how something looks from somewhere other than where you are standing — is the same one empathy runs on later, which is why this kind of play is worth more than it looks.
Questions to ask while you read
- If your favorite toy could talk, what would it say about today?
- What do you think a day looks like from way down near the floor?
- Where would you go if you could roll anywhere?
- What is something in this room that has a story?
Try this together
- Pick any object in the room and take turns telling one line of its story.
- Draw the same room from two different heights.
- Follow one toy through a whole day and narrate what it "saw".
A good moment to reach for it: A rainy afternoon, a long car ride, or any stretch that needs imagination more than it needs a screen.
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Frequently asked questions
What format does Life of a Yellow Ball come in?
Life of a Yellow Ball is available as a paperback. Print copies ship from Amazon.
Where can I buy Life of a Yellow Ball?
You can buy Life of a Yellow Ball on Amazon, with copies shipped directly from the retailer.
What ages is Life of a Yellow Ball for, and what does it help with?
Life of a Yellow Ball is written for ages 3–8, and works well as a read-aloud. Telling a story from an object's point of view is perspective-taking with the difficulty turned down: there are no feelings to get wrong, so a child can practice the move itself. That move — imagining how something looks from somewhere other than where you are standing — is the same one empathy runs on later, which is why this kind of play is worth more than it looks.
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