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What'll I Do with the Baby-o?: Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Stories for Babies

Whether it is for use at a library program, in a daycare, or at home, this selection of great rhymes, songs, and stories provides enough material to engage and delight babies throughout their first two years of development. All of the activities recommended encourage bonding, fun, and brain and emotional development that enriches parents' and babies' lives in ways that last a lifetime. This resource contains useful chapters on a baby's brain, early language, and literacy development; program planning and presentation tips; 350 rhymes and songs arranged by type for easy access; and other resources and bibliographies for further reading.

Audience
childrensadultpicture books
Length
medium · 256 pages

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