Enter a world of fantasy with Tap the Magical Woods Book

Tap the Magical Woods Book is a magical adventure that takes readers on a journey through an enchanted forest. In this book, the main character discovers a hidden world filled with mythical creatures, talking animals, and ancient secrets. As the story unfolds, the main character must navigate through challenges and quests to unlock the power of the woods and save the day. The main idea of the Tap the Magical Woods Book is to inspire readers to embrace their imagination and believe in magic. Through the protagonist's journey, readers are encouraged to tap into their own creativity and explore the wonders of the natural world. The author uses vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling to transport readers to a world where anything is possible.

Me: What did you think of it?
E: I liked the Magic Tree Book
Me: What’s it about?
E: It’s about how trees live and its a magic tree.
Me: Why is it magic?
E: Because when you touch it, something cool happens.
Me: Okay, and you said it’s about how trees live. How do they live?
E: First the leaves are bare, then they grow some green leaves, then they grow buds which become flowers. They become apples. Then everything falls and it gets bare again. Then when it’s bare it gets all snowy. Then we have to close our eyes and count to ten and then there’s a little birdie living there. It’s the the trees around our house.
Me: Did you have a favorite page?
E: This one (below) Me: Why is that your favorite page.
E: Because there’s a little birdie family living in the tree.
Me: How many stars do you give it?
E: 5 out of 5

My favorite interactive picture book is Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson, largely because it teaches young children about the lifecycle of trees. My favorite interactive picture book is Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson, largely because it teaches young children about the lifecycle of trees.

The author uses vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling to transport readers to a world where anything is possible. One of the standout features of the book is its interactive elements. Throughout the story, readers are encouraged to tap on certain parts of the book to uncover hidden surprises, solve puzzles, and unlock additional content.

book thoughts: Tap the Magic Tree

September is apple season.

Time for picking apples, making apple sauce, apple pie, apple crisp, making apple art . and for reading books about apples.

Last Spring I bought a book that I was saving for apple season.

Jiggling the book, wiggling the fingers, brushing the pages, and blowing a kiss transforms those blossoms into beautiful red apples.

A gentle shake drops the apples onto the ground, and patting the leaves changes them to glorious fall colours.

Tap the Magic Tree (written in same style as Hervé Tullet 's Press Here - another book I love) is interactive - and I beam with delight when children become actively engaged with the book they are reading.

The text is lyrical. With gentle rhymes. As if in awe of the magical process that the tree undergoes. That magic is shared with the reader - who almost becomes a magician - through the tapping, and brushing and shaking and clapping.

The illustrations have a gentle yet stark simplicity forcing the tree to be the focal point of each page spread. The solid brown trunk and branches are identical each time, with textured collage leaves, buds, apples and snowflakes adding the details to each season of the apple tree. The change that happens within the tree is echoed in the background colour of the facing page - pink for blossoms, red for apples.

The text and illustrations work beautifully together to draws the reader to join the magic of the apple tree.

The Pageturn: an inside look at books has a Common Core (for all the American folk) aligned teaching guide available for free download and a link to a Tap the Magic Tree trailer.

Christie Matheson's apple trees inspire other apple tree art. Here are some apple trees that caught my imagination.

9 comments

What a great book! I like the interactive aspect and that it covers all the seasons. This will be a good one for my book bag to take to school! Thanks! Reply Delete

I bet all your 2 legged reader friends would enjoy interacting with the book. It is pretty cool. Delete

Carole Fullerton includes that book in her latest ebook - Math and Literature! Some great math activities connected with that book! Reply Delete

Hi Sandi,
I'm Robin and I'm a student at the University of South Alabama. I was introduced to your blog from my EDM 310 class and starting this week we are commenting on a teacher's blog and also I will create a follow up blog post with a summary of what I commented to your blog. I am excited that I was assigned to your blog to see all that you have shared in your posts!
I really enjoyed reading your post about the book Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson and the creativity it can bring to the classroom. I really like how you organize your blog posts in a way that kept my attention and I wanted to keep reading to find out more about the apple trees! The links that you provided on more creative activities with apple trees will be very helpful if I ever do an activity with this book in my future classroom.
Thank you for sharing this book and great job on your blog it is very informational and also fun at the same time! Can't wait to see what you share next time in your blog!
Robin (http://hinsonrobinedm310.blogspot.com) Reply Delete

As a wonderful school librarian who worked in my school (back in the day when we had someone in the library on a regular basis),used to say: some many books, so little time. Delete

A gentle shake drops the apples onto the ground, and patting the leaves changes them to glorious fall colours.

This unique feature adds an extra layer of engagement and keeps readers actively involved in the story. The Tap the Magical Woods Book is also filled with beautiful illustrations that bring the enchanted forest to life. The vibrant colors and whimsical details create a visually stunning world that readers will want to explore again and again. Overall, Tap the Magical Woods Book is a captivating and enchanting read. It sparks the imagination, encourages creativity, and reminds readers of the magic that exists in the world around them. This book is sure to captivate both children and adults alike, making it a must-read for anyone who loves adventure and fantasy..

Reviews for "Tap into your imagination with Tap the Magical Woods Book"

1. Sarah - 1 star - The Magical Woods Book was a big disappointment for me. The story was cliché, predictable, and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard for me to connect with any of them. The writing style was also quite dull and monotonous, making it a struggle to get through the book. Overall, I found it to be a boring and unengaging read.

2. Jason - 2 stars - The concept of a magical woods sounded promising, but this book failed to deliver. The plot was confusing and all over the place, with too many unnecessary subplots that didn't add anything to the story. The pacing was also off, with some parts dragging on while others were rushed. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. I couldn't find myself invested in the characters or their journey. Unfortunately, I was left feeling underwhelmed by this book.

3. Emily - 2 stars - Tap the Magical Woods Book was not what I expected it to be. The plot was too simplistic, lacking any depth or complexity. The world-building was poor, leaving me with many unanswered questions about the magical woods and its inhabitants. The writing style was also quite amateurish, with clunky sentence structures and awkward phrasing. Overall, I found this book to be underdeveloped and not worth my time. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating fantasy read.

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