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Summary: This adorable interactive book teaches body parts and more!
Review: Every once in a while, I come across a book that appeals to the adult in me, because it's educational, artistic, amusing or perhaps all of the above, but what fascinates me is when my son discovers the real value in a work, and teaches me a thing or two along the way. To adults "Where is the Baby's Belly Button" written and illustrated by Karen Katz appears to be a simple 14-page book that teaches body parts, but to children it's much more. This nifty little board book is essentially a peek-a-boo book with flaps. It measures approximately 8 ¼" x 7 ½" x ½ ", and is constructed of cardboard with heavy card stock for the flaps. The images are simply illustrated, yet brightly colored with creatively contrasted backgrounds that produce interest. The text appears on the left side of the book with bold, solid colored backdrops that emphasis the large black printing, and compliment the illustrations on the opposing page. The writing consists of short, four or five word sentences, such as, "Where are baby's eyes?" The reader lifts the flap and it says, "Under the hat." The picture shows a baby hiding under a hat, and when the flap is lifted the baby's face is revealed. She is pointing to her eyes. "Where is the Baby's Belly Button" has been one of my son's most requested books for a year now; he's nearly two-years old. He lovingly refers to this book as the "baby" book, and he has taught me that he has learned where his eyes, mouth, belly button, feet, and hands are, in addition to understanding the meaning of the words, hat, cup, shirt, cat, bubbles and WHERE. The question, "Where?" comes out of his mouth probably 20 or 30 times everyday, and I am certain it's because of this book. I wish the flaps were made of a heavier card stock as they have become creased over time, which is expected with use, but also preventable with a heavier stock. This book has been a huge hit, and one I haven't gotten tired of reading over and over again. I recommend this book for one-year olds and up as the interactive feature, (lifting of the flaps) is too advanced for younger babies, however an infant would probably find the images fascinating all the same.
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Summary: My 10-month-old lights up when he sees this book!!
Review: My son loves all books. The only time he will sit still is when I read to him. The rest of the time, he is on the move (even when he's eating). When I got him this book, he absolutely lit up! I had never seen a book elicit the kind of joy and amazement that this book does. So, it is defintely the favorite one in our house. I've read it to him hundreds of times, but he still giggles when I lift the first flap to expose Baby's eyes. He bends down to kiss every baby on every page. (Some of the pages are starting to stick together from all his wet kisses!) Some of the flaps are wearing down a bit from his uncoordinated hands trying to lift the flaps. But, I won't mind spending the extra $$ for a new one if I need to. The look on his face when I read him this book gets me every time!!
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Summary: Cute book but beware ;-)
Review: When our daughter - now 28 months - was much younger, we starting saying "where's your belly button?" We thought it was so cute that she would point to it, or lift her shirt to show everyone. Unfortunately now our daughter seems to be almost obsessed with it. She sucks her finger and plays with her belly button when she's bored, tired, etc. It doesn't help that it's a little bit of an "outie." Now we tell her to leave it alone, but it does no good. "sigh" Just beware of making too big of a deal about the body parts! LOL
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Summary: Great fun for baby and parents!
Review: This is a nice sturdy book with colorful drawings of babies with some part of their body hidden. Each page asks, "Where is baby's ...?" Toddlers delight in lifting the flaps to find the hidden pictures. The pictures are bright and cute with eye-catching fabric and wallpaper patterns. A very attractive book, and perfect for that stage when toddlers become fascinated with their belly buttons! My 17 month old has really enjoyed this book. It can be very helpful in getting kids to name body parts, and it's fun for both the baby and the parents to read. Highly recommended.
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Summary: great book!
Review: My eight-month-old loves this book b/c he's in the peek-a-boo stage. He's not old enough to handle the book himself b/c he would tear off the flaps, but he smiles whenever I read it. Kind of short, so good for younger babies with shorter attention spans.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: My 1 year old daughter loves this book. The flaps work easily for her and the illustrations are wonderful. Great for teaching body parts too. Can't go wrong with this purchase.
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Summary: Interaction!
Review: This book was pivotal in my daughter's new-found passion for books. It has taught her to lift flaps and turn pages at her own pace, rather than simply when me, the reader decides. That was when she was 6 months old. Now we go at her chosen pace (sometimes fast and furious - barely reading the words or seeing the images, and sometimes slow and methodical - studying each picture). She is in charge of turning all pages in all books we read together and understands natural pauses in my reading as cues to "Turn the page" and "The End". Recommend this for any parent ready to make books and reading an integral part of playtime and together-time.
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Summary: Terrific Book - holds attention - very cute
Review: I really enjoy this book. The wording is simple, the drawings are bright and colorful. This holds a 7 month old's attention just fine! My only negative is about the flaps. While the book itself is made of sturdy board, the flaps are very thin & slick. They can be difficult to lift (even for adult fingers) and when a 7 month old wants to "help" it is tough to have hands on without the flaps tearing.
All in all - a great book with simple lessons about where the eyes, hands, feet, belly button, etc...are on a child. The ending is the best one - we always have a mini-game of peek-a-boo with the last 'baby' in the book.
Would recommend to all, but also recommend keeping the flaps just out of reach.
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Summary: Darling book
Review: Believe all the reviews of this book. It is such a cute book and introduces baby to hide-and-seek, where body parts are, etc. It is just so cute and hard for babies to pull themselves away from. What a nice little book for a baby shower!
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Summary: Very Cute Book
Review: Great book, only trouble is the flip up parts rip easily. Otherwise it is a great book..my daughter loves it.
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