Baby's Game Book

( 1 )

Overview

Babies don't come with instructions. But this book does, guiding caregivers and their little ones to hours of gentle, hands-on fun. Enchanting watercolor paintings by Sam Williams illustrate thirty-five activities that include finger and face games, knee-ride games, a bath game, and lots of tickle games--tummies and toes, beware!

It's never too early to laugh and learn with a baby, and thee irresistible games encourage the physical play and ...

See more details below
Available through our Marketplace sellers.
See All Options
Other sellers (Hardcover)
  • All (25) from $1.99   
  • New (3) from $50.00   
  • Used (22) from $1.99   
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 1
Showing 1 – 2 of 3
Note: Marketplace items are not eligible for any BN.com coupons and promotions
$50.00
bluehouse
Seller since 2013

Feedback rating:

(39)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

New
Brand new.

Ships from: acton, MA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
$65.00
bluehouse
Seller since 2013

Feedback rating:

(39)

Condition: New
Brand new.

Ships from: acton, MA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
Page 1 of 1
Showing 1 – 2 of 3
Close
Sort by
Note: Kids' Club Eligible. See More Details.
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview

Babies don't come with instructions. But this book does, guiding caregivers and their little ones to hours of gentle, hands-on fun. Enchanting watercolor paintings by Sam Williams illustrate thirty-five activities that include finger and face games, knee-ride games, a bath game, and lots of tickle games--tummies and toes, beware!

It's never too early to laugh and learn with a baby, and thee irresistible games encourage the physical play and word play that help build the skills and connections important for a healthy--and happy--life.

Thirty-five beloved baby games, including Pat-a-cake, Peek-a-boo, To Market, to market, and many more!

Rhymes, illustrations, and instructions present a variety of simple games to play with babies, including foot tapping, knee rides, finger play, peek-a-boo, and tickle games.

Read More Show Less

Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature - Children's Literature
Familiar rhymes and games to play with babies and toddlers are recalled here, along with some new ones. Each page includes, along with the words, suggestions for the active involvement of adult and child, from "peek-a-boo" through many plays with fingers and toes to fun in the bath. Williams's colored drawings are as much, or more, for the adult as for the little ones. They are spare--faces can be two dots and two dashes, but all is clearly recognizable. There is a charm about them that is nostalgic but still appropriate for today's families. 2000, Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins Publishers, Ages 6 mo. to 4, $15.95. Reviewer: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz
School Library Journal
PreS-A lively collection of rhymes designed to create animated interactions between a baby and an adult. The activities are organized primarily by the body part they involve (the face, toes, hands, etc.). Games upon the knee comprise the largest section. Rhymes such as "Pat-a-cake" or "This Little Pig Went to Market" will be familiar; others will be less so as in this bit of toe-wiggling nonsense: "Harry Whistle,/Tommy Thistle,/Willy Whible,/Johnny Thible,/And Little Oker Bell." Some are simple and catchy enough to memorize outright but adults will want the book nearby not only for easy reference, but also for the engaging pencil-and-watercolor art. The rhyme itself is printed in bold, easy-to-read type. A smaller, italicized type gives simple directions ("Pat the baby's bare feet" or "Point to the baby's features"). The style of art is consistent throughout to create a unified whole. The round-faced babies are sweet, the chubby animals friendly, and the goofy finger people are funny. Williams's warm and open illustrations are reminiscent of the work of Helen Oxenbury. While no source material is cited, an author's note discusses the benefits of these games.-Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.|
Leonard S. Marcus
From "Peek-a-boo" to "Pat-a-cake," here are 35 classic clapping and bouncing games, finger plays, and other easy-to-learn activities with which to entrance your baby. Warmhearted line-and-watercolor pictures show how it'' done.
— Parenting
Kirkus Reviews
Wilner's (The Poetry Troupe, not reviewed) collection of games, especially for baby, engages children's entire being, from the top of their fuzzy little heads to the tips of their tiny toes, in loving play. In a special foreword to parents and caregivers, the author stresses that the purpose of play with baby is to interact with the child rather than whether to play the game correctly. Over 30 different rhymes are included in the text, stimulating a variety of baby's senses and providing a gentle introduction to language. There are rhymes focusing on baby's fingers and toes, activities that identify the parts of baby's face and even a counting game that introduces the days of the week and the numbers one through ten. Ride-along games, like "This Is the Way Ladies Ride," and an assortment of tickle games are sure to generate lots of toothless grins. Some activities are classic and familiar, such as "Peek-a-boo" and "Pat-a-cake." Others are new adaptations of an older game, e.g., "The Love Game" uses arm motions to indicate how much you love baby, much like the traditional "How Big Is Baby" game. Williams's (Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck, 2000) delicately hued watercolors are a vital part of the book's appeal and success. Each rhyme comprises either a full-page or two-page spread, with accompanying illustrations. The soft pastel drawings are a mixture of form and function; whimsical scenes entertain while offering possibilities on how to execute the activities. A multicultural assortment of round-headed infants with sweet little smiles peer out of the pages. A winsome treasury of games that reinforce the bondsoflove between parent and child. (author's note) (Picture book. 0-2)
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780688159160
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 4/28/2000
  • Edition description: 1ST
  • Pages: 48
  • Age range: 1 - 6 Years

Meet the Author

Isabel Wilner spent her early years in China and in the Philippines and many of her later ones in Towson, Maryland, where she was librarian of the elementary school at Towson State College. Her work with the children there resulted in her first book, The Poetry Troupe, an anthology of poems to read aloud. In her retirement, she volunteers as a storyteller and poetry sharer in elementary schools and day care centers.

Ms. Wilner divides her time between her apartment in Towson and her home in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.

Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 5
( 1 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(1)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review

  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2000

    Wonderful New Book a Great Baby Shower Gift

    Lot's of games, riddles and rhymes for the baby or youngster in the home. Nice ways to introduce older sibling to the new baby- fun ways to learn to comminucate with the child in your family, or a friend's family. Especially enjoyed the ones from my own childhood- floods a fond memories came back to me. Nice illustrations, too.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review
If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)