The manipulative version includes a blank template to allow your child to fill in the blanks. You can then copy the story and send it home for review. The manipulative version also requires more Velcro, laminating and scissor skills.
The easy assembly version does not have the blank story template. It also requires less time for overall assembly.
For some visual cues on how to assemble the books, take a look at my Ready, Set Christmas post. I was able to take some pictures of the final product.
Grab Ready Set Spring (manipulative version) at our TPT Store
Grab Ready, Set, Spring (easy assembly version) at our TPT Store
Here is an example of the Manipulative version
Below is the blank template where you will Velcro the various icons.
An example of the easy assembly version is below. It does not include the blank template page.