World Family – Zippy and me! Active Learning vs. Passive Exposure: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know There’s been a lot in the news about babies and children watching TV, movies, and videos. You’ve probably noticed that there’s a new wave of movies and videos geared specifically to babies. Keep in mind that there’s a big difference between actively engaging your child in a learning experience and simply exposing them to it. There are a lot of great video programs on the market for babies and children.
In the featured episode, “Super Babies’ Dream Adventure,” Dora has a special naptime story! Once upon a time, the Super Babies were getting ready for their nap but the Dream Fairy never showed up because she was still asleep! With your help, the Super Babies try to wake the dream fairy so she can deliver all the happy naptime dreams.
Targeted at babies ages 12-36 months, CURIOUS BUDDIES: HELPING AT HOME features live action babies and their caretakers are shown talking, playing and helping each other with typical household chores, such as laundry, cleaning and even cooking all while dancing, clapping, laughing and having a great time.
When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings.
Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise.
Baby Einstein: Touch and Feel Baby Animals (Touch-and-feel Book, A)
Age 9 months and up
Take your baby on asensory tour of the world of baby animals in this charming new board book. Babies will be introduced to the animals that are just like them—babies! Through stunning real-life photos that feature touch and feel panels. Babies will love to touch a puppy’s soft ears or the slippery skin of a dolphin.