When it comes to books and your baby, sometimes, cuddling up to read just doesn’t cut it. There are times when your baby needs romping action. And maybe you do too. For cold, rainy days when your kids can’t play outside or when you’re just in the mood for some action-packed reading with your tot, pick up a book like From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle. This lesser known book from the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is just as engaging, with its trademark cut-paper collages and generous use of color.
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It has references to different kinds of land and sea animals and how they move, in the process, gently nudging your little reader to get up and get moving himself. “Can you move your head?”, “Can you clap your hands?” ” Can you arch your back?” are some of the questions you and your child will have fun finding the answers to, not just by reading, of course.
This is one book that wraps reading and physical activity together in an enjoyable package of animal movements, bright pictures of animals and children and easy-to-follow text.
From Head to Toe is a great book to try if you’re just starting to read with your pre-schooler or if you both need a change from routine reading or on a particularly gloomy day when you just can’t tell what’s making your baby(and you) so cranky!
Other action-packed books that toddlers and pre-schoolers may enjoy -
Dance to the Rescue – Dora the Explorer Series ( a favorite of M’s since she was about 6 months old)
What are some of your favorite action books to share with kids?
