Read It! Play It! with Babies and Toddlers :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

A must give gift for new parents...

2007-03-19
Wouldn't it be nice if babies came with instruction manuals? Many of us have used Penelope Leach or Dr. Spock or others. Their advice is supplemented by the Oppenheim's very easy-to-follow approach to playtime with books.

The book develops suggestions for a basic library of laptime reading fun - and each entry is followed up with games and songs to play with your child.

I also recommend it as a gift for grandparents and non-parents (like friends who may not yet have kids) who may be looking for ways to interact with your new child, because the advice here is very practical, taking a common-sense approach. The book list also forms the basis of a great gift guide for infants and toddlers.

Not worth it

2006-06-30
This book was not what I expected. I was really excited to read and maybe get some fresh ideas to spice up reading time but this wasn't it. I am not sure my expectations were met because I was a first grade teacher before having children but nothing in this book was very creative. I was disappointed to find their activities were some I was already doing with my girls and just basic common sense.

I love it

2006-05-24
The recommended books are ordered by reader's age, making it very easy to select the ones that are appropriate for my child's current stage. It also provides a very good description about each book, and how it is different from other books in the same category.

I also like that it covers a good variety of books, including books with flaps, mirrors, and squeeky sound, as well as books with different themes and messages for older toddlers. The suggested activities are also fun and creative.

The most important thing is, my daughter loves those books. This book is definitely worth the price.

Great ideas of what to do with babies and toddlers!

2006-02-10
Often times with babies, you run out of ideas of what to do with them. Their books, however sweet, are generally very short. This book provides some great ideas for parents on how to supplement that reading time, both in ways directly related to the book being read and in other ways that further their babies' development. This is a great resource for both worthwhile books and fun activities!

Great literature and fun activities!

2006-01-25
This book has opened up a whole new world for me, my husband, and my son. What a great idea to link reading and play! Each night we choose a book to read and an activity to go along with it. I highly recommed Read It! Play It! with Babies and Toddlers to anyone who has a child!

A must have for moms and dads

2006-01-24
As featured on NBC's Today Show! Read It! Play It! with Babies and Toddlers introduces new parents to the power of books, songs, stories and play at this crucial time in a child's development. The easy to follow format provides the resources, games and activiteis that new parents should have at their fingertips.