{"id":2657,"date":"2024-11-05T17:12:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readysteadyplaytime.com\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2024-11-05T17:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:14:35","slug":"new-interactive-book-invites-young-readers-to-a-playdate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readysteadyplaytime.com\/?p=2657","title":{"rendered":"New Interactive Book Invites Young Readers to a Playdate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s time to make room on the bookshelf! <em>Play Games with Me, <\/em>the latest and final release of Kat Chen\u2019s interactive board game series, is almost here.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring an indoor playdate, young readers can interact with the cheerful text and play alongside the book\u2019s main character, Alex. Readers can respond to questions and follow active prompts, making it feel like they are hanging out with the main character.<\/p>\n<p>The book models balanced and shared play, teaching little ones easy-to-understand lessons about caring and considerate friendship.<\/p>\n<section class=\"wds-block wds-block-gallery-carousel\">\n<div class=\"swiper gallery-carousel\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-1-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>This interactive story book will have kids wanting to read it over and over again. | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_BookPlayWithMe.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_BookPlayWithMe.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_BookPlayWithMe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_BookPlayWithMe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_BookPlayWithMe-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>This story teaches kids how to treat others. | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-1-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>This is the third book in a series of interactive board books. | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe4.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe4-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>Kids can play along with the book&#8217;s main character! | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe3.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinBooks_PlayWithMe3-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>This is a playdate in a book. | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-wrapper --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper --><br \/>\n<!--swiper thumbnails--><br \/>\n<!-- .swiper --><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The book is suitable for kids who constantly search for someone to play with and for those who prefer to find their adventures within a story\u00a0<strong>\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0this interactive way of storytelling will speak to all kids, no matter their play status.<\/span>\u00a0The new book is also a great fit for those moments when your kid wants a playmate, but you need a quick break from pretending to serve tea.<\/p>\n<p>It is calm enough for pre-naptime storytime, but fun enough that your young one will pick it out at playtime \u2014 it lives up to being a playdate in a book!<em> Play Games with Me<\/em> is a clever and fun addition to any youngster\u2019s bookshelf.\u00a0Kids will love the book\u2019s prompts, while parents will love the gentle yet important lessons.<\/p>\n<p>This book is the final installment in a three-book series. <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Chen\u2019s other interactive board books are<em> Play with Me<\/em><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Play Outside with Me.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<section class=\"wds-block wds-block-products\">\n<hr class=\"product-separator\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-card\">\n<p><!-- add post link to entry-title --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">PLAY GAMES WITH ME (A PLAYDATE BOOK)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-images swiper\" data-id=\"product-swiper-672a4d628ef40\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PengiunHouse_PlayWithMe_Book2-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>Play With Me is an interactive board book. \u00a0| Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetoyinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PenguinHouse_PlayWithMe_Book-800x450.jpg 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"captions\">\n<p>\u00a0This story is a playdate in a book. | Source: Penguin Books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-slide --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper-wrapper --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .swiper --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<div class=\"content-left\">\n<p class=\"excerpt\">In this interactive board book, young readers will learn about compassion and healthy interactions with their friends. 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