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    Interactive elements add to appeal of board books

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    By Jessica on March 11, 2026 ages 0-3, picture books

    Interactive elements like the ones in board books like Clack-Clack, Little Crab! and Ultimate Discovery: T. Rex help make reading time with little ones special.

    CLICKETY CLACK: CLACK-CLACK, LITTLE CRAB! by Amy Blay, Twirl, March 3, 2026, Board Book, $14.99 (ages 0-3)

    Visit the seashore with a loveable little crustacean in Clack-Clack, Little Crab! by Amy Blay.

    Little Crab loves to greet its friends by clacking its claws. Who will it say hello to? Pull on the handle to meet each new adorable baby marine animal! And Little Crab’s friends have a surprise as well. What is it? Pull the handle to find out! —Synopsis provided by Twirl

    Clack-Clack, Little Crab! is an interactive board book that will delight little ones. They’ll love making Little Crab’s claws clack as they move the tab in and out. Friendly text is paired with sweet illustrations. And solid construction means this board book will hold up to lots of use.


    ULTIMATE DISCOVERY: T. REX, by Raphaële Glaux and Amélie Falière, Twirl, March 10, 2026, Board Book, $10.99 (ages 0-3)

    Ultimate Discovery: T. Rex, by Raphaële Glaux and Amélie Falière, introduces little ones to a dinosaur favorite.

    A first look at the mighty dinosaur! The youngest readers will learn about the T. rex in this simple interactive book. They can slide the tabs to hatch a baby T. rex, open the T. rex’s huge jaws, and even battle another dinosaur! —Synopsis provided by Twirl

    Ultimate Discovery: T. Rex features sliding tabs that make learning about these ancient creatures lots of fun. Simple, but informative, text is pair with bright, bold illustrations, bringing the creatures to life. Solid construction and smooth sliding tabs are perfect for repeated readings.

     

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    Jessica Harrison is the reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. She loves books and worked as the in-house book critic at a daily newspaper, writing reviews and interviewing authors for two years. When the company cut back, she lost her position covering books, but that doesn't mean she stopped reading. If anything, the whole experience made her more passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices. She has been featured on NetGalley's Blogger Spotlight and is on Kindleprenuer's Ultimate List of the Best Book Review Blogs. Contact her at jessica(at)crackingthecover(dot)com and follow Cracking the Cover on Bluesky, Instagram,  Facebook and Twitter (X) @crackingthecovr. You can also read scaled down reviews on Jessica's Goodreads review page. Jessica is also a reviewer on Amazon.

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