Nose to Toes
Marilyn Baillie
Hardcover
(Owl Communications, Oct. 1, 2001)
A delightful introduction to our bodies and actions, featuring favorite animals Crouch down like a tiny mouse. Stretch up tall like a big, furry bear Flip-flop your feet and wiggle-waddle to and fro. In the blink of an eye, you're a duck in a pond, You're a mouse in a house, you're a bear in a lair. As you turn from page to page, Join in to see what wonderful animal you can be. From the top of our heads to the tips of our toes, our bodies do amazing things. Add a dash of imagination, and there's no end to what we can be-a puppy dog cocking its ears to hear a faraway sound; a kangaroo using its strong legs to leap over a puddle; or a bear catching a slippery fish in a stream. Brimming with imagination and delight, Nose to Toes is a unique picture book that will inspire young readers to think about how different parts of their bodies can be used. But that's only the beginning! They are then encouraged to take each of these actions a step further by playing a classic childhood game of Let's Pretend, which gently reinforces easy-to-understand connections to actions of well-loved animals. Bright, informative and interactive, Nose to Toes is a simple and fun way for young readers to learn about themselves and other animals. Featuring favorite animals such as a lamb, a lion, a kangaroo, and a duck, Marisol Sarrazin's magical art is a rainbow of vibrant color and is the perfect complement to Marilyn Baillie's lyrical and rhythmic writing.