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By (author) Mama Makes Books

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A high-contrast, fold-out baby book that turns tummy time into playtime. There are finger wiggle holes to encourage babies to move their heads towards the movement to strengthen their necks. Up to 9 months old, printed on FSC paper

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Playtime! is a book that turns tummy time into playtime.

Like our bestselling book, Tummy Time! it folds out and stands up in front of newborns during the all-important tummy time – a practice encouraged by healthcare professionals to prevent flat spots on the back of the head, and to strengthen muscles in their necks and upper bodies. These early months are also when a baby’s brain is developing faster than at any other time in their lives. Reading together is proven to accelerate language and literacy, giving children a head start in life.

A newborn baby’s world is a blur of light and dark and moving forms. They are attracted to high-contrast images, faces and movement, so this finger-wiggle book is a perfect first book. Make rabbit’s ear prick up, puppy’s tail wag, or turn your finger into a wiggly worm hiding somewhere on the wiggle train. Where will it pop out next?!

With babies turning their heads towards the movement, it helps build strength and flexibility, and gives parents a fun opportunity to engage with their babies face-to-face. The simple text introduces new vocabulary and encourages parents to read playfully, trumpeting loudly, like an elephant, or wagging the puppy’s tail excitedly.

So go on. Read to your newborn. It”s good for them!

0 to 9 months, printed on FSC board

Other titles in the series: Tummy Time! and Reading Time.

Biographical note:

Mama Makes Books with love – for children and the planet. We are a small, independent publishing company founded in 2020, producing books for newborns to eight-year-olds. We believe that the early years matter and want our books to add value to children”s lives. We aim to be a carbon-neutral company, ethical, sustainable, charitable and inclusive.

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The Tummy Time! books are fold-out concertina books designed to stand up in front of newborns during the all-important tummy time – a practice encouraged by healthcare professionals to strengthen muscles in a baby”s neck and upper body and to prevent flat spots on the back of their head.