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Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise

Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music

by Ms. Rachel
Monique Dong
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ms. Rachel brings her signature teaching style to her very first book! Children will practice more than 20 important milestones—including gestures and speech—and sing their favorite songs as they help Ms. Rachel find a special surprise just for them.

Ms. Rachel is looking for something very special, and she needs your help finding it!

Using educational techniques from her beloved YouTube channel and threading them into an interactive story, Ms. Rachel shows kids and parents alike fun ways to engage and play!
While Ms. Rachel invites readers to open a series of imaginary boxes to see what’s inside, she guides them through exercises like pointing, waving, and call-and-response. Fans will recognize characters from their favorite videos, and everyone will join in on singing the lyrics to songs like “The Wheels on the Bus.” After the adventure ends, parents and educators can use the helpful tips included in the back of the book to assist with brain and language development.
Kids are sure to read and reread this new classic! There’s plenty to keep them delighted and engaged with their favorite teacher. And, as always, she makes sure they know just how special they are!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Books by Ms. Rachel

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 24, 2024

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593811276
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      August 15, 2024
      Popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel tells a story of searching for a surprise in this song-filled picture book. Wearing her signature pink shirt, headband, and overalls, Ms. Rachel invites readers to help her find something really special. Encountering a series of boxes, she speculates as to what could be inside, opens them, and discovers various objects, among them a yellow school bus, a pretend piece of bubble gum, and a teddy bear. Though none of them are what she's looking for, each one prompts Ms. Rachel to sing a song and engage with readers. Ultimately, she's seeking a mirror to see the reader's smile: "You areso special because you're you! Remember, you're a great kid!" Ms. Rachel's fuzzy orange friend Herbie makes an appearance, providing help when she's frustrated. The book contains plenty of singing, clapping, and animal sounds, all of which makes it ideal for young toddlers. The simple, colorful illustrations work well with the interactive elements. While not much sets this tale apart from similar titles, Ms. Rachel's popularity and the age-appropriate content make for an appealing read. The final page includes "Ms. Rachel's Tips for Language and Brain Development!"--a list of activities aimed at adults, among them narrating one's day and creating routines. A fun, familiar, interactive tale that will especially resonate with the author's many fans.(Picture book. 1-3)

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    • School Library Journal

      August 16, 2024

      Toddler-PreS-The early education YouTube star's first picture book will delight fans and likely recruit a new audience. Sporting her signature pink headband and shirt and overalls, Ms. Rachel asks little ones to help her find something special. As they look through different boxes, she prompts young readers to say, "Open" each time to see what's inside. They find a yellow bus, inspiring a rendition of "The Wheels on the Bus." Another box contains a piece of bubblegum, and the following page presents her popular "Icky Sticky Bubble Gum" song. Each time they uncover a new box, Ms. Rachel encourages children to use all of their senses as part of their search, dialoguing with them and giving them opportunities for imaginative play. Finally, the title concludes with a sweet resolution to their exploration. Other early childhood practices that are covered include naming your feelings ("I feel frustrated"), asking for help, and repeating phrases with accompanying hand movements. The narrative will be familiar to established Ms. Rachel admirers, but it might take newbies some page turns to get acclimated. Once they do, the charming interactive aspect will easily make them converts. Dong's illustrations add to the bright and jolly experience, making this a work that kids (and their grown-ups) will want to read again and again. Back matter includes tips for caregivers on ways to encourage brain and language development. VERDICT There will be much demand for this title, especially in libraries with a Ms. Rachel following. Recommended for early childhood shelves.-Shelley M. Diaz

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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