With charming verse and endearing images, Where Toes Go, shares babies’ physical growth milestones and discoveries of everyday life through where their toes might go.
From your blanket while you sleep,
tiny toes like to peep.
Piggies in mouth taste so sweet,
telling us you found your feet.
From infant to spirited sprout, babies are constantly discovering the world around them, especially through their growing feet. Throughout the months, babies learn through early sensations and practical experiences. By putting their toes on soft grass in the summer, salty waves at the beach, or in silky bath time bubbles, discovery becomes lots of fun. Perfect for reading aloud, this book invites parents and little ones to share in the magic of physical discovery. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, and for bedtime reading.
Jennifer Maruno’s rhythmic text captures the beauty of babies’ growth, curiosity, and discovery using their adorable toes. Maruno has a broad background in early childhood education.
Praise for Where Toes Go
“A foot-filled look at early child development. There is a period of time in every baby’s life when their primary interests can be boiled down to two things: other babies and their own 10 toes. This board book marries these objects of fascination by using photos of infants and toddlers to celebrate children’s early milestones. From discovering their little piggies and using furniture to stand up to wearing socks and eventually first pairs of shoes, there are plenty of familiar moments here. Those too young to grasp the text will still enjoy studying images of their peers. The photo selection and design could be stronger, however; profile views or images of a child’s back are not nearly as engrossing as full-face shots, while a spread that reads “On my tippy-toes I stay, / Almost walking—I’m halfway!” shows a child whose actual tippy-toes have been cropped off. Others images are more engaging and feature easily visible facial expressions of babies with diverse skin tones. The language is simple, and while the text isn’t particularly memorable, gentle rhyme keeps things playful and moving. The meter is consistent and easy to read aloud, and with just 100 words, even the wiggliest baby should be able to make it through this storytime. Accessible and sweet. (footcare tips) (Picture book. 0-2)” —Kirkus Reviews
