Flutter! Fly! (Indestructibles) [Paperback]

Kaaren Pixton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2009 | Age Level: 0 and up

Announcing a brand new idea in publishing books for babies: the completely durable, completely safe Indestructibles. Published on the same paper-like material used in shipping envelopes, Indestructibles are 100% baby-proof: chew-proof, drool-proof, and rip-proof. That's because Indestructibles not only will not tear or turn gummy with teething, but they are also completely washable.

Indestructibles are also energetic, beautiful, and created just for baby. The printing material reproduces color artwork with uncommon depth, and with no residual inkiness; the artwork, paintings by Kaaren Pixton and reminiscent of Eric Carle, is happy, each page a simple, colorful image of an animal or bird or insect against a rich, textured background. The effect is 3D-like and completely visual. There are no words, making each perfect for parents and babies to look at together, with mom or dad telling the story.

Three titles launch the series: Creep! Crawl! about animals that crawl, Flutter! Fly! about animals that fly, and Wiggle! March! about farm animals—books babies can really sink their teeth into.

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About the Author

Kaaren Pixton is a fine artist and children's educator who has been making art with children for thirty years. The idea of printing books on rip proof, waterproof, paperlike material was developed by Kaaren and her daughter-in-law, Amy Pixton, a mother of triplets who came up with idea after bits of traditional board books found their way into her babies' mouths. Originally from Ireland, Kaaren lives in Portland, Oregon, and is the proud grandmother of eight. Amy lives in Kansas City, Kansas, with her husband and their three children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 0 and up
  
• Paperback: 12 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (December 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761156976
• ISBN-13: 978-0761156970
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > General > Fiction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING books for babies/toddlers!, January 12, 2010

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Lucy (Fort Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flutter! Fly! (Indestructibles) (Paperback)

My son has chewed and obliterated the corners of most of his books. These really are indestructible - every adult who comes in contact with them tries to tear them and can't! They are washable and seriously cannot be chewed or torn. I highly recommend them - these are now part of my standard gifts for expecting friends.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No words, in case you didn't read carefully., December 15, 2009

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patrick808 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flutter! Fly! (Indestructibles) (Paperback)

Clearly stated in the description, there are no words.

But, that doesn't stop my 10 month old from enjoying her time with this and the other Indestructible books. I really wish there were more books like these.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best baby book ever, November 12, 2010

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Kateaoc - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flutter! Fly! (Indestructibles) (Paperback)

Our daughter loves this book. It really is indestructible. She twists it up, jams it in her mouth, and waves it around her head like a flag. But it washes clean, can't be torn, and flattens out pretty well. She seems to appreciate that the pages work like real paper. It's especially nice for trips where space is at a premium, because it is much smaller and lighter than a board book. We have two with illustrations by this author, and her graphics are lovely. The wordless format is sometimes a limitation, but also let's us make up new stories every time. Highly recommended!