Toes Are to Tickle [Paperback]

Shen Roddie (Author)

Book Description

When a child is two years old and discovering the wonderful world around them, it seems only natural that a puddle is there to splash in, or a tree is to hide behind.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS. Children will delight in this simple exploration of a pleasant day as seen through the eyes of a preschooler and her baby brother. The sequential progression from waking up in the morning, going to the park as a family, and saying good night with a loving kiss provides the affirmation of routine that toddlers thrive on. As the siblings encounter common objects during the course of the day, the author describes their function ("A mirror is for making faces") and the illustrator playfully depicts the children's actions in breezy, colorful watercolors (Mom applies lipstick in the mirror as the youngsters stick out their tongues). After the first reading or two by their caregivers, toddlers will eagerly turn the pages to "read" their favorite sections aloud.?Amelia Kalin, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 1-4. "Boxes are to see what's in them. A purse is to empty. A cat is to love." Small children (and their caregivers) will recognize the definitions in this exuberant, playful picture book about how a girl and her baby brother view everyday things. Lots of joyful, active line-and-watercolor pictures show the family from early morning and through the day until bedtime. On a walk, "A tree is to hide behind. A see-saw is for feeling funny in the tummy." When they eat, "Jell-O is for wobbling. Milk is to give some to the cat." In the style of Margaret Wild and Julie Vivas' Our Granny (1994) and Shirley Hughes' Alfie and Rosie books, there's a physicalness in these words and pictures that evokes the toddler's world in all its tumbling, laughter, hugs, and messy comfort. Hazel Rochman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711211124
• ISBN-13: 978-0711211124
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars children love this book, June 28, 2003

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"princesscoley911" (canton ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toes Are to Tickle (Hardcover)

I babysit a one, three, and four year old and all of them love this book. Theres not to many big words so its a great book to have a kid read by themselves. The pictures are great and the rythm of the story is wonderful too. After reading it so many times I sing along with it. Its a great book i recommend it to everyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My little one loves the pictures, September 23, 2001

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A. C. Asher (Bethesda, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toes Are to Tickle (Hardcover)

My little boy loves the pictures in this book! The concepts are simple and uplifting. My wife and I wish there were more children's books like this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Tickie Toes", July 19, 2001

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J. Carter (Gladys, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toes Are to Tickle (Hardcover)

My son always wants to read "tickie toes". That's his pet name for this lovely book. It is short enough to keep his attention and for him to have memorized each page so he can "read" along. He fell in love with this book when I gave it to him for his second birthday. He is three now and still chooses it to read. The illustrations are wonderful as well. I feel that any child would enjoy this book.