The perceptive and beguiling tale of a young girl's development as only her father can see it Chosen as one of the 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years by Slate Like most biographies, Brian Hall's charming account of his daughter Madeleine begins at her birth. But unlike most biographies, it concludes with her third birthday. Along the way, it describes Madeleine's intriguing transition from infant solipsism through toddler self-absorption to a small person's sociability. Drawing on the same subtle humor and eye for detail that imbued I Should Be Extremely Happy in Your Company, his acclaimed novel of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Hall gives us a look at Madeleine's milestones: her first laugh, first words, first tantrum, and brings it all to life from the inside out. By speculating on his daughter's perceptions and experience as she grows, Hall gives us candid and informed insights into the evolution of language, attachments and separations, and a youngster's curiosity and fear. What emerges is a portrait of growing consciousness in action, a universal voyage whose every revelation and frustration is captured with stunning detail and intimacy.
Updated for 2020, this enchanting book will capture the imagination of very young children and emergent readers as they discover how young animals play.
A simple, rhyming text and colorful illustrations depict different kinds of animal families--including elephants, monkeys, bears, and monkeys--and provides special openings in which parents can slip photographs of their own children.
Babies and toddlers will love peeking inside this board book! Crafted by childhood experts, this playful story is a great way to introduce young ones to the game of peekaboo. Irresistible baby animals play with cute tots, leading to a Mylar mirror at the end of the book, where baby can practice saying peekaboo, too. Designed to spark a love of reading in babies and toddlers, Who Says Peekaboo is an engaging book that little ones and caregivers can enjoy together. At the end of the book, the mirror allows little ones to enjoy memorable peekaboo play with grown-ups, creating positive associations with reading from a young age. Simple, repetitive words encourage listening and speaking skills, boosting Baby's use of language. Ready for hands-on fun, the book’s sturdy wipe-off pages and rounded edges make it easy and safe for babies to touch and interact with the playful images. Who Says board books are small enough for little hands to hold on their own, and they fit easily in a diaper bag or purse to entertain little bookworms on the go. A perfect gift for a baby shower or for a new little one!
Baby shower gift? Solved! Bedtime book? Solved! Welcome to "Welcome, Baby", an adorable range of novelty board books—the go-to baby gift for busy families. Parents and loved ones looking for a baby gift will love this engaging board book with extra-large, sturdy tabs that turn into lift-the-flaps for a fun-filled game of peek-a-boo. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lifting the over-sized flaps and playing peek-a-boo with a cast of adorable animals on each page. And all that lifting will lead to learning! The game of peek-a-boo helps babies understand "object permanence", an important developmental stage where babies learn that a thing can exist even if they can't see it. Peek-a-Boo, Me and You is the perfect way to stimulate a baby's mind through simple repetition and play. Find your perfect baby shower gift every time with Welcome, Baby: • Hello, Bunny • Love You, Baby • Bedtime, Baby • Peek-A-Boo, Me and You • Merry Christmas, Baby • Love You, Mama • Baby's Blanket
In Peek-a-Boo! Baby!, vivid photography of adorable baby faces matched with large lift-the-flaps make for an engaging first book that's tons of fun for babies and their parents!
Who IS that hiding? Lift the flaps to play peekaboo with babies! Is there someone under that big hat? Behind the stack of blocks? Beneath the blanket? Every baby loves playing peekaboo — and here is the perfect board book to keep the youngest of readers satisfied. Simple (and simply endearing) illustrations show partially hidden babies engaged in familiar activities, while shaped flaps are just the right size for little hands to explore.