Developmental Tips: Discuss each individual page, asking your child to look for specific things. Make the sounds shown on some pages and have your child imitate you (or you imitate her) Discuss community helpers in the pictures. Ask what your child knows about about clowns, silly hats, and costumes. Together, count the group members on a page. Talk about the sizes of balloons and the people holding them. Take the time to learn what your child finds interesting or funny. This story appears on the Early Childhood Development Coalition website through the generosity of Chateau Meddybemps. Enjoy more original stories and playful activities designed to help young children build learning skills at www.meddybemps.com.