FICTION

Ten Little Toes, Two Small Feet

by Kristy DEMPSEY
illus. by Jane Massey. 32p. little bee. Nov. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781499802368.
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Toddler-PreS—This book describes what children can do with their toes and feet. The little ones put their feet in the air, crawl, and nap. They also exercise their toes by tapping, curling, splashing, tickling, and wiggling. Dempsey wonderfully captures the movements of babies. The pastel illustrations provide a warm, playful look at the daily life of toddlers who are still in the process of developing their various motor skills. The illustrations also direct viewers' attention to the joyful expressions of each baby portrayed.
VERDICT This title is a great teaching resource for tots learning early counting skills and awareness of their bodies. Parents can also use it to help their babies develop their motor skills.
Reviewed by Deanna Smith, Mamaroneck Public Library, NY
Fingers features several toddlers playing and eating cake, exploring--and counting--what they can achieve with their hands. Toes follows more tykes, this time highlighting what little feet do during the day. The consonant-laden, rhythmic texts ("Ten toes curl, ten toes tap. / Ten toes peek out from a nap") make for good read-alouds; the warm illustrations feature diverse groups of tots.
, Sep 01, 2016

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