Illustrator Annie Kubler turns traditional nursery rhymes and songs into action tales. Perfect for busy babies and toddlers, her board books set the stage for off-the-page play.
If You're Happy and You Know It... (2001) is based on the song of the same name. The first stanza is set to music and printed in its entirety on the back cover. A total of eight song actions are pictured inside. For example, If You're Happy and You Know It... Clap your hands! (Babies clasp their hands at about 4 months of age.) Hide away! (Babies start peek-a-boo play at about 6 months.) Rattle and shake! (Babies as young as two and a half months can shake a light rattle.)
Sing and play sans book throughout the day: Push some blocks! (Babies can build a tower with two alphabet blocks at about 12 months of age.) When you revisit the thick board pages, they will have more meaning.
Note: Developmental stages are taken from the original Hawaii Early Learning Profile and describe group norms. Your baby is an individual and individuals vary.
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