- Each board book has a side die-cut that allows little hands to easily hold the book- Bright blue and yellow branding on the front and spine clearly identifies the Rookie Toddler board book line, each level of Rookie books will each carry its own distinctive color pattern- Books feature simple, rhythmic text to read aloud to toddlers- Big bold artwork, photos, or photo illustrations make each book visually appealing- Each book addresses 1 of 5 essential curriculum themes: self, home/family, neighborhood, wider world, readiness concepts- Beyond its main curriculum theme, each book offers secondary learning topics to use with toddlers upon subsequent readings- At the end of each book is a parent note with suggested activites linked to the story and its theme