About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler begins pointing to their own nose or toes and is ready to expand their vocabulary through the joy of play. It serves as a gentle introduction to body awareness, using the relatable and high-interest medium of puppies to help children identify anatomical parts. The book transforms a basic developmental milestone into an engaging game of recognition and discovery. Through Carli Davidson's stunning, high-contrast photography, the book captures the expressive nature of animals to mirror human features. It is perfectly suited for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) who are naturally drawn to faces and animals. By choosing this book, you are fostering both early language skills and a sense of empathy and wonder for the living world around them.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular, safe, and focuses on the physical joy of animals.
Ideal Reader
A toddler who is just beginning to name their own body parts or a young child who is about to welcome a new dog into the home and needs to learn how to interact gently with a pet's features.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is helpful to be prepared to 'act out' the parts, such as touching your own nose or your child's ears as you read. A parent might reach for this after seeing their child struggle to name a body part or noticing their child's intense fascination with every dog they pass on the street.
