"Roll Sophie Roll!" is a children's picture book that places emphasis on the roll of playing and its importance for the child's development. Come and join Sophie and admire her sense of fun. Playing is a significant activity in the lives of children. The objective of the story is naturally to inspire play in young children. In this picture book, Sophie is delighted and inspired with all her playing activities and games. The story is whimsical! The story is about the fun and joyful playful fun time. Learning occurs when children are active. Playing is cognitively stimulating and it is imperative and necessary for the healthy growth and development of children. Sophie invites the reader into joining her to share with them the joy of playing! She is very much involved in the process of her favorite games and outdoor playing activities. The witty presentation of this story is to inspire and evoke the sense of playing and having fun. Sophie, Emma and Enzo are actively involved. It gives them great satisfaction knowing that they are participants. Play is fun! Children imitate the things that are close to their heart. Exploring is joy for young children. The young child enjoys getting involved and being active. Play time gives children the opportunity to learn about their strengths and their awareness of the interaction process. In the course of play children learn about themselves and their environment around them. Also as they play, children learn to get along with others. The notion of play is evident and the feel of belonging and the satisfaction that comes from their play time together is clearly expressed. In the story the outcome of Sophie's expression about her interest in play time is pleasing and gratifying for her and any young child. Allowing and preparing the environment to a child is the very notion of giving that child the opportunity to learn about one's self; that in it self, is the learning process! Children should always be encouraged to play. Children learn while observing how things happen. They learn in a concrete and tangible ways. It is part of the child's nature to be inquisitive and observant. Children are the bright future and the hope of human kind. The story is informative and educational. Children will naturally relate to the story. The information is drawn and presented based on concrete knowledge and learning processes. Play incorporates the very element of utilizing both the mental and physical ability.
