All Fall Down (Board book)

by Helen Oxenbury (Author, Illustrator) "Singing all together, running round and round,..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreS Each of these board books consists of four double-page illustrations with a brief rhyming action verse. Chubby little toddlers engaged in a variety of activities spill off the pages in lively arrangements. Close-up views show multi-ethnic babies playing, bathing, eating, swinging, sleeping, etc. The watercolors, in bright pastels with pencil outline, are clear and appealing on a white background. The primary disadvantage of this set is the oversize format (8 square). Tots will find these books hard to hold in their hands, and turning the pages will be frustrating. Older preschoolers who could manipulate the pages will find little story or plot to hold their interest. However, with an adult or older child turning the pages, these books will be enjoyed by the intended audience. Nancy Kewish, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Cleveland
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Helen Oxenbury's delightful board books, featuring her sweet and cuddly babies at play, are back with a whole new look.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 10 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689819854
• ISBN-13: 978-0689819858
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,339 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerized!, September 25, 2001

By	Susan (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This is my 8 month old's favorite book. Everytime I read it to her, which is everyday for the past several months, she goes into a state of bliss. She loves the big, happy, bouncy multi-cultural babies and I always sing the words to her for added pleasure. Great choice for infants.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read together, March 4, 2000

By	Theresa A (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Adorable drawings of multi-cultural children playing together. Wonderful rhythm and rhyme. Nice to have a board book that's bigger than 4" square! We just wish it was longer because it's so much fun to read with our toddler.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating to a baby!, February 23, 2003

By A Customer

I have all 4 of these Oxenbury books and both of my kids have been absolutely captivated by them. It is the only book that they will just sit and actively listen and follow from between 6-15 months. Watch their faces while another reads it to them and you will be amazed at how the respond to the simple, large pictures and rhymes. As an adult, I am attracted to more detailed and complex illustrations, but this is what a BABY likes! Any of her books are a perfect way to introduce you child to book reading.