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Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes | 
 enlarge | Author: Mem Fox
Creator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 346
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 9.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 015206057X
EAN: 9780152060572
ASIN: 015206057X
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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Product Description
As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they—and the babies they belong to—bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you’ll want to do is go back to the beginning . . . and read it again! The luminous watercolor illustrations of these roly-poly little ones from a variety of backgrounds are adorable, quirky, and true to life, right down to the wrinkles, dimples, and pudges in their completely squishable arms, legs, and tummies.
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This one should get 6 stars! October 12, 2008
Annette Towner (Olmsted Falls, OH USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
As an early childhood professional, I am always looking for new books to share with children, their parents & teachers. When I saw this one reviewed in the National Association for the Education of Young Children's magazine, I immediately ordered several copies. I have already used them for teacher training & as baby shower, welcome-to-world new baby & now-you-are-grandparents gifts.
The book includes all of the elements of appropriate books for young children. The story/text is simple and incorporates rhyme, repetition & interesting vocabulary. The illustrations are soft yet colorful & clear, subtly addressing similarities & differences.
The book provides opportunities to initiate discussions about numbers by counting the fingers, toes & babies. It also addresses social/emotional aspects of development by illustrating empathy & caring interpreted through the faces & actions of the characters.
I have yet to see anyone look at this book & not melt into the long "awe" we often hear when looking at something that truly touches our hearts.
Absolutely perfect! September 23, 2008
Shannon B. Lipan (St. Petersburg, Fl.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Mem Fox has done it again!! I can't wait to share this story with my 1 year old daughter so please publish it in a board book edition! I love the message that we're all so alike as babies despite where we live or what color our skin is. It is so relevant to babies as I am always kissing my babies toes and fingers. Helen Oxenbury has produced beautiful illustrations that are pivotal to the language! Can't wait for the board book!!!
Darling Book October 6, 2008
A. Cushman (Redmond, WA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is one of the sweetest books I have ever read. It is a perfect bedtime story. It would also make a special baby shower gift.
Thank you, Mem and Helen, for coming out of retirement one last time! October 30, 2008
E. Frame
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dear little babies with their characteristically busy little fingers and stubby little playdough toes delight the reader with their realism. Thank you, Helen Oxenbury! A singalong rhythm that is "easy to read to" encourages the listener to join in after a couple of repeats. Thank you, Mem Fox!
Although these two gifted women had "retired", this book, and the Baby World, is as fresh and light-hearted as these babies are. Focusing on the similarities rather than the differences, their message of peace is tenderly and subtly played. I can't wait to give this as a baby gift!
Great choice for a baby shower November 3, 2008
G. P. Brummett (Herndon, VA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fun to read with the new baby - older siblings get into the rhyme as well
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