Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: Baby and Toddler Play Book

by Joanne F. Oppenheim, Joan Auclair (Illustrator), Stephanie Oppenheim (Joint Author)

Overview

Our new book is the instruction manual for play that should have come with your baby! Turn to the experts at the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio for practical advice on games to play, books to read, songs to sing, and toys to explore.

The first three years have a tremendous impact on your child's development. Experts agree that babies who are engaged, nurtured, and stimulated become better learners. This book is designed to help parents make the most of this all-important time in their child’s life.

Inside this book you'll find:

• 50+ games to play with your baby and toddler
• Reviews of the best products for your child
• Baby proofing checklist and safety guidelines
• Great Music to Share Together
• What you should know about reading with your child
• Baby shower and birthday gifts for every budget

And much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780966482331
Publisher:	Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/15/1999
Series:	Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Series
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	4.52(w) x 8.02(h) x 0.46(d)

What People are Saying About This

Susan Strecker Richard

The Oppenheims have interspersed sound development information with games and toys to enhance burgeoning skills. Lucky is the child whose parent uses this book for all its wisdom and wonder!
— (Susan Strecker Richard, Editor-in-Chief, Lamaze Family Magazine)

Nancy Balaban

This wonderful compendium of joyful playthings, books and music will take you every step of the way through a baby’s first three years! Nor have the authors forgotten to include those special person-to-person games that little children love. This collection helps adults make wise choices for the youngest children
— (Nancy Balaban, Ed.D., Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention Program, Bank Street Graduate School of Education)

Editorial Reviews

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Baby & Toddler Play Book is filled with playful games to teach and entertain your little one.

Working Mother Magazine

This latest work by the Oppenheims targets first-time parents by providing recommendations on commercially produced toys as well as developmentally appropriate homemade fun and games. The essential flaw is that it does not differ substantially in content from the Oppenheims' annual The Best Toys, Books, Videos and Software for Kids. What added content there is, such as how to play peek-a-boo, the words to "Ring Around the Rosy," and general toy safety issues, can readily be found among other works likely available on public library parenting shelves in the "Wee Sing" series, Sandy Jones & Consumer Reports' Guide to Baby Products (Consumer Reports Bks. 1999. 6th ed.), or Elaine Martin's Baby Games (1988). Perhaps the most beneficial feature of this generally mundane work is the suggested purchase lists, including "Best Shower Gifts" and "Best First Birthday Gifts," which while listing mainly "oldies but goodies," such as Legos and board books, may be useful to relatives needing to purchase safe and interesting presents. Not an essential purchase, though the planned Today show promo may spark demand in public libraries.--Lisa Powell Williams, Moline Southeast Lib., IL Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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