Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the baby animal sounds in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life. Touch, feel, and hear the baby animals on every page of this interactive, sturdy board book, packed with appealing photographs, tactile textures, and adorable baby animal sounds. Press the touch-and-feels to hear five realistic baby animal sounds, with a button on the last page to play all five sounds again!

Rhyming text introduces familiar animals and the sounds they make, as a little African American boy visits a petting zoo. On board pages.

Baby Day by Day tells you everything you need to know about looking after your baby from birth to twelve months. The volume has a unique chronological structure, making every one of your baby's 365 days in the first year of life count: hour by hour for the first 24 hours, then day by day up to twelve months. The days are grouped into three-month periods so that parents can locate exactly the right age-appropriate information. Baby Day by Day provides an unbiased approach to babycare. It gives all the pros and cons of various approaches, for example with sleep training and childcare options. It also includes answers from a panel of professionals (including pediatricians, child psychologists, nutritionists, and complementary medicine experts) on questions such as how to manage crying and breastfeeding issues. The most recent discoveries about how babies' minds work are explained and parents are told how they can use these insights to guide their baby's development. Advice on identifying problems in development is included, and there is a health guide at the back of the ebook.

In this engaging series, readers are given the chance to watch as four baby animals--from endangered or threatened species--grow up. Simple, short sentences and captivating photographs portray the life of each animal as it develops and learns to live independently of either its human caretakers or its natural parents. With each enchanting, close-up photograph, readers are drawn into the lives of the animals as they learn, play, and grow!

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Babies and Toddlers A baby's most rapid period of growth and development takes place during the first three years. That's why child development expert Penny Warner offers 160 age-appropriate ideas for games and activities that will provide hours of developmental learning opportunities and rewards for babies. For each game and activity, Baby Play & Learn includes: A bulleted list of skills the baby learns through play, such as thinking, language, motor control, problem solving, and imagination; Step-by-step instructions; Clearly marked recommended ages; A detailed list of easy-to-find materials; Variations for added fun and enhanced learning; Safety tips to make sure the baby doesn't get hurt while playing; Illustrations demonstrating how to play. Baby Play & Learn is designed to help children reach their full potential and have a good time along the way.

A comprehensive, illustrated guide for new parents of the extraordinary first year of a baby’s life The only book new parents need for the extraordinary first year of their baby’s life. Covering every moment of the first 12 months and all aspects of baby care and development—from coming home, breast and bottle feeding, and sleeping arrangements to traveling, building body strength, and starting solids—this book has unrivaled detail on everything to expect, all provided by a team of experts, including pediatricians, midwives, psychologists, and nutritionists. Complementing the best-selling The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book, this updated edition has all the latest medical advice for new parents, Q&As with experts and other parents to provide extra support, and answers to common questions offering reassurance for any concerns. The Month-by-Month Baby Book is the perfect companion to have throughout your baby’s first year.

If you're looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby's curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help parents support their child's physical, cognitive and emotional development, this unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of short, daily moments together. You might be wondering why your baby loves to show you objects they've found, or why they prefer some toys to others. Have you questioned why they can roll from their back onto their tummy, but not the other way around? This book breaks down the science of early childhood development into concise summaries, and includes easy, realistic ideas for play that make the most of development opportunities. The activities are clearly set out with step-by-step instructions, lists of equipment, and benefits for your baby. The book is split into six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun play ideas you can do at home with your baby. From tasty finger paint to egg box puzzles, the ideas fit neatly into daily life and focus on enhancing play into pivotal learning moments. There are also QR codes featured throughout, linking to additional related content. Beautifully colour illustrated and full of tips and advice, this book is perfect for building the foundations for your baby's lifelong learning, development, health and wellbeing. 'This app has been incredible helpful in helping me navigate the minefield that is being a new mother.' - Praise for the My First Five Years app