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Explore Through Movement and Play with Books

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Explore Through Movement and Play with Your Baby Using Stories

There are many fun books that encourage movement and play– even for babies! Find books at your bookstore or library. Rockford Public Library is full of great books that promote movement and play. Here are a few suggestions: 

Baby goes to market

Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins

The monkey musicians in this Bright & Early Board Book get toddlers and their parents/caregivers drumming and humming as they learn to identify their hands, fingers, and thumbs.

 

the shape of things

Where is Baby’s Belly Button by Karen Katz

Karen Katz’s adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

 

couting kisses

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

How many kisses does a tired baby need? Count and kiss along with this sweet bedtime book.

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Whose Toes are Those? by LeUyen Pham

Inspired by This Little Piggy rhyme, this book is interactive and asks questions such as “Who could have such darling feet?” Perfect for babies and toddlers.  

 

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Count, Group and Compare with Baby

Contributed by Easter Seals

While walking around the house with the baby, talk about shapes you might see. Point out the round clock. Point out the square block or the oval bathtub.

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