Books with author Begin Smart

The perennial topic of “the potty” is a welcome and essential addition to Begin Smart’s new Level 5 for children ages 2 to 3 years.“Where’s my potty?I have to poo and pee.Is it under the bed?Look and see.”In each story, Lily and Pete search around the house to find their potty at potty-time. Colorful gatefolds throughout the books show how Pete and Lily learn to use their potties. One book for boys and one book for girls make potty-time perfect!

Small children love to make things happen, and this novelty book will appeal to their sense of play. A soft, vinyl “button,” which shows through the die-cut pages, becomes a flower’s center, a helicopter’s propeller, the knob on a firefighter’s hose, and the crank on a jack-in-the-box. Kids push the button, then turn the page . . . and see what magic unfolds! A perfect way to introduce the idea of cause and effect.

Babies can play peek-a-boo—and stroke soft surfaces, too. There’s so much going on here to satisfy babies’ tactile impulses. Every spread features an inviting animal-related touch-and-feel element. So children can touch, peek through the hole, and try to figure out the next creature to appear! And to make this guessing game even more fun, they can meow, bark, or MOOO!

Babies love to look at faces. Here is an accordion-style book that can stand up in a crib or on the floor. The photos of babies and toddlers are sure to hold the attention of the youngest infant. Parents can use the photos to point out the parts of every face. A panel with die cuts gives babies a way to explore the parts of a face by poking their own fingers through the holes.