Baby Play (Gymboree) | 
| Authors: Wendy S Masi, Roni Cohen Leiderman, Dr. Wendy S. Masi, Dr. Roni Cohen Leiderman
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 6298
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 9.1 x 0.7
Legal Disclaimer: no_warning_applicable
ISBN: 0865734348
Dewey Decimal Number: 305
UPC: 052944012717
EAN: 9780865734340
ASIN: 0865734348
Publication Date: April 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Tiny smudge and on title page otherwise interior pages unmarked. Front cover has 2 inch gentle crease. Looks like a book that could be considered new just shifted on a shelf a lot!
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Product Description
Direct babies with interactive activities that are easy, skill building, and fun! Over 100 activities for babies 0 - 12 months. A variety of activities organized by appropriatemess for each month of life. Developed in consultation with the play experts at Gymboree.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 40 more reviews...
 Don't waste your money February 19, 2003
52 out of 63 found this review helpful
I purchased this book hoping it would have good ideas on things to do with my 9-month-old. However, it really adds nothing new at all. Most of the so-called "age-appropriate activities" are common-sense things I do with my baby anyway. For example, the first activity for a newborn is "rock and sing your baby a lullaby". Well, duh! How many of us need a book to tell us THAT? For older babies, suggestions include playing ball or peek-a-boo (gee, now isn't that original!), purchasing a stacking toy, rolling a ball, or reading a book. Virtually all of these suggestions can be found in any general book about babies, e.g., Dr. Sears' Baby Book.
This book also contains lyrics to several children's songs but does not contain the melody - so they're worthless if you don't already know the song. You're much better off purchasing a book-CD set instead, e.g., "Wee Sing for Baby" is AWESOME!
Skip this one- save your money and spend it on a good children's book or CD instead.
 Creative Ideas for Maximum Loving, Minimal Equipment January 24, 2004
Julie Jordan Scott (Bakersfield, CA United States)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
I am always on the look out for books that can help busy parents come up with creative ways to engage their babies in simple ways that may make a lasting contribution both in their loving relationship as well as help the baby's development over time.This title does both nicely with colorful, inspiring illustrations as well. Especially valued as well is the authors intentionally chose activities that are loosely structured, don't require purchase of special stuff and create the context for a lot of loving interaction between the baby and parrent. Even as a creative parent, I run out of new ideas and love finding new techniques in one place, as Gymboree lays out here.
 Great book! August 5, 2002
C. S. Funk (McKinney, TX United States)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
With little time to read these days we found this book easy to get through quickly. It's broken down in age ranges so you can read as far as you need to at the time. We got some great ideas from it. My daughter loves the songs and games. You really forget all those little things from childhood and need a refresher. The thing I love most is that it uses things you have around the house. Batteries are not necessary!
I don't mean to go along with the crowd, BUT... June 7, 2002
E. King (Louisville, KY)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
As other reviews clearly state, this is an excellent book! I'll give some main reasons why:
1. Provides TONS of ideas for age-appropriate games to play with baby (gets rid of repetitiveness that comes from singing one song or playing one game OVER and OVER...and takes the guessing game out of "What can I do to entertain my baby?")
2. Has vibrant illustrations/photos showing parents and babies playing/bonding during the games (which draws my attention even more to the book)
3. The games can be played practically anywhere, often not requiring toys or juggling acts on the part of the parent (thus leaving the games very versatile, functional, and practical)
Overall, this book is a MUST HAVE for any parent with an active baby. I just wish more "baby games" books were like this one!
Another awesome Gymboree play book! July 29, 2002
Julie Lovisa (Indiana USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Sometimes when you look at your infant, you may wonder...what can I do to entertain him...and myself? This book is full of wonderful songs, games, and activities to foster the growth of your child's budding senses and motor skills. It's broken down into sections of appropriate age games...the nice thing is that while it offers many fun and different songs and activities, it also tells you exactly what and how they are helping your child to develop. Full of vibrant, color photographs, this book is, in my opinion, the best baby game manual on the market. Look also for Toddler Play to continue the fun!
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