Moomin Baby: 123 Tummy Time Concertina Book
Moomins Series
What’s inside...
A delightful concertina board book designed to introduce the youngest readers to the world of Moomin. Through charming illustrations and simple counting exercises, babies can explore the magical world of Moomintroll and his friends during tummy time, encouraging interaction and early cognitive development. Count from 1 to 10 with this stylish Moomin tummy time book. Featuring high-contrast colours and bold patterns, each page of this beautiful fold-out concertina board book has been designed to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight. Prop it up during tummy time and introduce baby to their very first numbers! In this beautiful range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the littlest bookworms.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do you think each number in the book could make if they could talk or sing?
Can you tell me a story using the animals you see on each page?
Which number is your favorite, and why do you like it?
How many Moomin characters can you count in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Point to each number as you ask about them to help with number recognition.
Emphasize the sound of each number and animal to develop phonetic awareness.
Create a small playful song or rhyme using the numbers to make the reading session more interactive and fun.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene from the book to foster creativity and deepen their connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Learning numbers and counting
Explanation: Moomin Baby: 123 Tummy Time Concertina Book introduces young readers to basic counting and number identification in an engaging and interactive manner.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in developing early math skills which they can apply in everyday situations like counting objects, understanding quantities, and following sequences.
Example Lesson: Enhancing fine motor skills
Explanation: The concertina-style of the book encourages babies to touch, flip, and explore the pages, which helps in strengthening their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills will help children in tasks such as writing, drawing, and self-care activities like dressing and eating.
Example Lesson: Stimulating sensory development
Explanation: The visual and tactile elements of the book stimulate the senses, promoting sensory development.
Real-World Application: Sensory stimulation is crucial in early childhood as it forms the basis for all learning experiences, helping children to understand the world around them better.
Example Lesson: Encouraging language skills
Explanation: Reading the numbers and describing the colorful illustrations fosters language development and vocabulary expansion in young children.
Real-World Application: This practice in language skills can enhance communication abilities, aiding children in expressing themselves and understanding others effectively.
Example Lesson: Promoting shared reading experiences
Explanation: Designed to be used during tummy time, this book offers an opportunity for caregivers and children to bond over reading.
Real-World Application: Shared reading experiences increase emotional bonding and can instill a lifelong love of reading in children, setting a strong foundation for continual learning.