by Cathy Condon

Created on: May 09, 2009   Last Updated: May 10, 2009

The book itself is a series of flap pages with big bright easy-to-read text. After one reads the text, they can flip up the flap and reveal the part of the body being taught on the page. It is constructed of cardboard and heavy card stock. The simple language phrases such as "Where is baby's belly button?" are easy for children to memorize and use. The bright colorful illustrations serve to bring out the text and allow easy recognition of the parts of the body.

One of the most positive features of this book is the ethnic diversity of the children illustrated in the book.

This book, which encourages children to lift the flaps and search for babies' hands (under the bubbles!), toes, and even belly buttons. The illustrations are colorful and simple, which is very engaging for a 12-18 month old. The focus on learning spatial relations (behind, under, etc.), and the great fine-motor skill practice that comes from lifting these oversized flaps is good. The flaps are as sturdy as most, but they will most definitely eventually separate from the book with constant use, so keep your wide scotch tape handy!

Most children absolutely LOVE this book and like turning pages. It seems the public might have been better served if this has been issued as a board book.....more durable for little hands.

Children will giggle when the first flap is lifted to expose Baby's eyes. They love the bright colors and will look at it over-and-over again. Children especially love the "Where's baby's eyes" page and will probably giggle every time the flap is lifted. The book will no doubt become a favorite chew toy for those beginning to sprout teeth.

This is a nice sturdy book with colorful drawings of babies with some part of their body hidden. Each page asks, "Where is baby's ...?" Toddlers delight in lifting the flaps to find the hidden pictures. The pictures are bright and cute with eye-catching fabric and wallpaper patterns. A very attractive book, and perfect for that stage when toddlers become fascinated with their belly buttons! My 17 month old has really enjoyed this book. It can be very helpful in getting kids to name body parts, and it's fun for both the baby and the parents to read.

I highly recommend this book for infants, younger ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, and younger children in general.

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