My partner brought home a cute but immensely frustrating English-language toddler board book from the library the other day. Part of a series basically about how to be polite if you want stuff.

(I don't want to be more specific as I think it's a perfectly good book, just symptomatic of a cultural difference. But it probably isn't hard to guess the book.)

Reminds me again that 99% of toddler books from major English-language publishers are either TV show tie-ins or "educational" in some way. Or both.

Meanwhile most of the Swedish toddler books we have (except one about "stopp! min kropp!" i.e. what to do if someone touches you without your consent) are focussed on fun and play.

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These board books will engage your toddlers and teach them some of their first life lessons. #parenting #boardbooks #education #toddlers

https://parentingpatch.com/best-board-books-for-infants-and-lessons-they-teach-kids/

These board books will engage your toddlers and teach them some of their first life lessons. #parenting #boardbooks #education #toddlers

https://parentingpatch.com/best-board-books-for-infants-and-lessons-they-teach-kids/

Mr. Zip’s Super Windy Day Board Book preview. Young readers will love the interactive lift-the-flap elements as they join Mr. ZIP for one windy adventure! #boardbooks #kidsbooks

https://graphicpolicy.com/2023/11/21/preview-mr-zips-super-windy-day-board-book/

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Last minute gift ideas for the babies in your life…
#stem #youngscientists #preschoolers #boardbooks #babiesofmastodon

Do keep in mind, those young minds learn approximately three orders of magnitude faster than you do 😏

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I live in the #PNW #Seattle area & I am a #parent to 1 #teen , 2 #toddlers , 2 #BlackCats , 1 #dog , & 4 #chickens
I lost my dream home to #EminentDomain in 2021 & have been trying to rebuild/recover. Hope to finish repairs on the fence & barn so we can get #goats in 2023!
We love to #read in this house. Always happy for #BookRecommendations - especially for the kids - we consume tons of #YA , #BoardBooks , & #PictureBooks

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