Press Here: questions to ask and activities to try
Press the yellow dot, shake the book, tilt it, and see what happens! Press Here is a playful, magical book that turns reading into a game.
What age is it for? Press Here is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Following instructions, and the magic of an interactive book.
Press Here (Hervé Tullet)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Following instructions, and the magic of an interactive book
Let your child do every action, and act amazed at each result. It's great for children who find sitting still to listen hard.
What it helps with
- Following simple instructions
- Colours, counting and patterns
- Cause and effect
- Engaging wriggly readers
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What happened when you pressed the dot?”
- “What happened when you shook it?”
- “Which page was your favourite?”
- “How many dots are there?”
- “Can you make up an instruction?”
- “Was the book really magic?”
5-minute activities to try together
Dot game
Draw dots on paper and give each other instructions: press here, add a red one, blow.
Simon says
Play Simon Says with actions from the book: press, shake, tilt, clap.
Free printables: Press Here worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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