My First Baby Games

An essential first collection of seven simple, popular interactive games that all parents play with new babies.

Children's Literature

Familiar childhood rhymes such as This Little Piggy, Pat-a-Cake and five others are printed with instructions for caregivers. In Pat-a-Cake the instructions include clapping baby's hands together and flinging baby's arms wide at the appropriate places when reciting the words. The scenes are filled with a multicultural cast of happy kids and a variety of family members. For those who may need help with a new baby, this book explains that a baby responds to a caring touch and rhythmic, repetitive language in games such as these. There are additional tips on the back cover and a reference to a helpful web site. Part of the "Harper Growing Tree" series of board books. 2001, HarperFestival, $5.95. Ages 3 mo. to 2. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

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source: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright © 2001-05 Columbia University Press.