Post by C.M.Kidd on Jul 21, 2007 1:37:52 GMT -5
I just recently found this book at a doll and toy show, and we love it! My 3 1/2 year old loves to do all the activities on each page, and the illustrations, as well as the overall quality of the book, are amazing. The book is no longer in print, and was originally $14.95. However, I willingly shelled out $20 for a mint copy, mostly because I always wanted this book when I was little and my parents never bought it for me. It is an adorable addition to the ONB or Bitty collection, and is a very durable book. It is definitely made with toddlers in mind.
Robin, the book itself does not have an age recommendation on it, but I think a one year old would be too young for it. The child should be at a point where they would not chew on the pages (they are a sturdy thin cardboard, but still chewable) and some of the tabs take a bit of manual dexterity to move. I would think the 2 year old would be more likely to play well with the book, but I would recommend an adult assist them with it. My three year old started to get rough with some of the tabs, and adult instruction is needed on some of them; the powder page and the zipper page were a bit difficult because they are different from any other books we have.
I give this an A+! I would love to see this book re-issued to go along with Bitty.
Robin, the book itself does not have an age recommendation on it, but I think a one year old would be too young for it. The child should be at a point where they would not chew on the pages (they are a sturdy thin cardboard, but still chewable) and some of the tabs take a bit of manual dexterity to move. I would think the 2 year old would be more likely to play well with the book, but I would recommend an adult assist them with it. My three year old started to get rough with some of the tabs, and adult instruction is needed on some of them; the powder page and the zipper page were a bit difficult because they are different from any other books we have.
I give this an A+! I would love to see this book re-issued to go along with Bitty.