From Head to Toe

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What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!Alligators wiggle, elephants stop, gorillas thump, and giraffes bend. Can you do it? ‘ I can do it!’ is the confidence-building message of this fun-filled interactive picture book. A variety of familiar animals invite young children to copy their antics, and as they play, they will learn such important skills as careful listening, focusing attention, and following instructions. Just as alphabet books introduce the very young child to letters and simple words, From Head to Toe introduces the basic body parts and simple body movements. And in the same way that children progress from understanding simple words to reading and writing sentences and stories, so they will progress from simple body movements to dancing, gymnastics, and other sports and activities, with confidence and pleasure.

Eric Carle's colorful collages have delighted children for more than a generation. Each book provides hours of fun while encouraging them to stretch their imaginations. His matchless words and illustrations now send out a new challenge:
Are you ready?
Here we go!
Move yourself
From Head to Toe.

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What Customers Say About From Head to Toe:

My granddaughter loves this book and I love reading it with her. The large size is captivating and the colors are amazing. I recommend for all ages- wonderful book to have forever.

I plan to make this a staple birthday gift for 1 and 2 year olds. This is my 14 month old's favorite book. As many reviews suggest, this can be a favorite for many years. It is a real joy to watch her learn these movements. It started at around 10 months with the hand clapping, and now she's bending her neck, wriggling her hips, stomping her feet, and just last week she started raising her shoulders. You truly can't go wrong with this one. I should note that we have the board book version which is great for the younger page-tearing set.

Now, I don't even need the book. My 1 1/2 year-old son loves this book. He acts out all of the animals. I ask him what a gorilla does and he thumps his chest. It is so much fun.

My 4 year-old and my 16 month-old LOVE this book. She is not verbal but is VERY active--a plus when reading this book as she tends to rush through all the other books we read or snatch them away to turn the pages by herself. I have had it since my firstborn was 20 months and it is still going strong. My daughter, the youngest, has loved this book for 3 months now, requesting it every night with her customary grunts. She never does that with this book and when we are finished she turns right back to page one. This book is also a great gift for birthdays.

the book is huge. this is a great interactive book. my 2.5 year old loves the challenge question after every animal 'can you do it.' our fav is the donkey kick. i did not know that. probably the reason why it is so expensive.but well worth it.definitely two thumbs up.