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Riko & Tara: Rough or Smooth?
How does a surface feel? Riko and Tara safely compare a woven cloth, cotton cloth, towel, rounded wooden block, bumpy ball, polished stone, ridged fabric, and wooden spoon. Children predict, touch with adult guidance, name rough and smooth textures, and sort what they notice. This gentle preschool sensory-science adventure uses large, clean, child-safe materials and is perfect for ages 2–5, classroom texture units, and learning at home.
“What safe surface will you compare next?”
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What age is this book for?
Riko & Tara: Rough or Smooth? is designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5 (roughly 2 to 5 years old). The story text is short and repetitive for short attention spans, and the Montessori activity sheets work well up to kindergarten.
Is it really free?
Yes — during launch, Riko & Tara: Rough or Smooth? is completely free. Enter your email on this page and we send you the full bundle (storybook, coloring book, Montessori pack and flash cards) as printable PDFs. No payment, no trial.
How do I print it at home?
The bundle includes both A4 and US Letter PDFs, so it prints on any home printer. For the best result print the storybook in color, single-sided; the coloring pages and activity sheets work fine in black and white.
What's inside the download?
Every Riko & Friends bundle contains an illustrated storybook (11 story pages), a matching coloring book, Montessori-style activity sheets, and printable flash cards — all for the same lesson: rough & smooth.