Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Synopsis
This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you’ll want to do is go back to the beginning . . . and read it again! The luminous watercolor illustrations of these roly-poly little ones from a variety of backgrounds are adorable, quirky, and true to life, right down to the wrinkles, dimples, and pudges in their completely squishable arms, legs, and tummies.
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Mindful Muslim Review

Snuggle and giggle beside your toddler with this lyrical love note to all the babies of this world. This book reminds us that Allah ﷻ created us equally, no matter our birthplace, the color of our skin, or whether we are boys or girls, we are all human—and we have ten little fingers and ten little toes.

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Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: 2008
Page Count: 40
ISBN13: 9780152060572
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