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by Lisa Perlstein (Author)
Jake loves to giggle. Kedi loves to cuddle. Meet Kedi & Jake is a play-based, activity-rich picture book for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5). The book helps children understand love and kindness through everyday moments and practice them through guided play. Follow Jake and Kedi, his friendly black cat, as they share, comfort, and care for one another in ways young children can recognize and imitate. After the story, families and educators can extend learning with built-in extras: a simple reflection page ("What We Learned Today"), practical caring tips, a visual kindness game, and pretend-play prompts that reinforce empathy and kind behavior through repeatable, screen-free activities. The first title in the Kedi & Jake Values Series, this reassuring read-aloud supports social-emotional learning at home, in classrooms, and in library storytimes. Ideal for ages 2-5, this title supports early SEL skills such as empathy, sharing, and gentle communication, and includes repeatable activities that extend a single read-aloud into ongoing practice.
