Who Chews? : Developing Oral Language, Ages 1+ Board Books

By Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz

Part of the Babsy B Board Book series, Who Chews? is designed to suit the interests and cognitive development of children ages 1+ (Toddler 1s). At one year, toddlers are getting their first teeth. They're also gaining experience with daily routines of brushing those new teeth and gum tissues. Who Chews? provides a reminder of the importance of dental hygiene; it also helps to reinforce those oral hygiene routines in a way that's fun and meaningful to very young children. In addition, Toddler 1s are developing interests and experiences around feeding themselves and eating a varied diet; they're also learning to use their teeth as they explore which of their foods they need to chew and how much chewing they need to do before they swallow. As children gain experience in feeding themselves, Who Chews? captures their interest in developing understanding of both their bodies and their environment. In this story, Toddler 1s learn the names of different domestic and wild animals. Each animal's teeth are pictured as that animal eats its preferred food. The text tells about how that animal chews before asking toddlers to think and compare in order to answer the question: "Do you chew?" This language pattern invites toddlers to listen, search for the meaning of language they hear, and then to participate in this story. Who Chews? provides parents and caregivers with a new tool for talking about the purpose and care of teeth. In this way, the text of Who Chews! provides a behavior management tool when teeth are misused.The Babsy B Board Book Series includes eight books, two titles for each age category. Each book has its own catchy tune along with suggested additional book-related, engaging activities--all designed to appeal to the particular developmental milestones of children ages 0-3+. Other books in the Babsy B Board Book Series include: SO BIG!; Where Is Monkey?; I Can! Can You?; VROOM! Honk-a! BOOM!; Whose Shoes?; Giddy-up! Let's Go!; and I'm 3!

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966556852
• ISBN13: 9780966556858
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Reading Realm, Inc
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Age Range: 1 month to 3 years