Where Is Baby's Belly Button?

Why It's On Our Shelf

This is one of those board books that gets destroyed from use, which is actually the best compliment you can give it. The lift-the-flap format is perfect for that developmental stage where babies are learning object permanence and love peek-a-boo games. My experience is that kids go straight for lifting those flaps before you even start reading. The illustrations are bright and simple, which keeps babies engaged without overwhelming them. It does exactly what it sets out to do - teach body parts in a playful way - and the sturdy construction means it survives being chewed on, thrown, and read 50 times in a row, which is pretty much the life cycle of any good baby book.