One Sentence Summary
Press Here by Herve Tullet is an interactive children’s book that encourages kids to press buttons, tilt the book, and explore the pages to imitate the author’s actions and make magic happen.
Book Genre
Press Here is an interactive children’s book.
Main Topic of the Book
Press Here by Herve Tullet follows little Dot as it interacts with different shapes and colors while exploring the book’s pages.
Key Ideas
Press Here encourages readers of all ages to interact with the book in creative and imaginative ways. The book uses simple illustrations to emphasize each core message and encourages readers to explore the various color palettes and shapes to create an enjoyable reading experience. Along with the interactive elements, the book dives into basic concepts such as:
- Shapes – Circles, squares, lines, etc.
- Colors – Bright, vibrant colors
- Interactivity – Encourages readers to use their imagination and allow their curiosity to guide them
- Logic & Reason – Understanding the cause-effect relationship between the reader’s actions and the book’s outcome
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
Press Here starts off with just a single dot on the first page. As the reader presses, turns, tilts, and interacts with the book, the dot comes to life and invites the reader to explore the world around it. It introduces basic shapes and colors with simple directions like “Press Here” and has the reader use logic and reason to figure what follows. As the dot disappears, reappears, and interacts with the reader, the story continues on with basic mathematical concepts like counting. At the end, the reader creates a rainbow and in the end celebrates with lots of fun shapes and colors.
Key Takeaways
Press Here is an excellent book for children learning basic mathematical concepts and encourages them to get creative with exploring the book’s pages. It also provides a fun and interactive story to keep both children and adults interested. Press Here engages the readers to generate their own story as they go through the book and encourages them to use their imagination and take part in something new.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Herve Tullet is an established French author and illustrator of more than 80 children’s books. He started his career at a young age and proceeded to publish one book after another. Since then, he has become a distinguished figure in the world of children’s literature with his interactive and innovative forms of storytelling.
Target Audience
Press Here is best suited for children ages 3-7. However, it can also be enjoyed by adults who appreciate interactive stories and love to explore.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Press Here was released in 2011 by Chronicle Books.