{"product_id":"bear-has-a-belly-hardcover","title":"Bear Has a Belly - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Whittingham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft, round belly, \u003cbr\u003e Bear has a belly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI do too!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you have a nose like Fox, cheeks like Squirrel, and a tongue like Frog does? In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, \u003ci\u003eBear Has a Belly\u003c\/i\u003e points out Moose's legs, Otter's back, and Duck's feet, inviting little ones to chime in with every body part they share in common. Bright photographs of the animal friends are paired with images of real children of diverse backgrounds and abilities who are joyfully engaging with that body part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Whittingham, author of \u003ci\u003eAnimals Move \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Good Day Ducks\u003c\/i\u003e, channels her expertise as a children's librarian into yet another celebration of active preschooler fun. The chant-along text supports pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching age-appropriate activities invite further exploration and learning. The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless repetitions of foot-stomping, belly-laughing, body-positive story times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Whittingham\u003c\/b\u003e is a librarian from Burnaby, British\u003cbr\u003eColumbia, and earned her Masters of Library and Information Sciences at UBC\u003cbr\u003ewith an emphasis on children's librarianship and literature. Much like the\u003cbr\u003eadventurous main characters in her fiction picture books, \u003ci\u003eWild One, A Good\u003cbr\u003eDay for Ducks, and Queenie Quail Can't Keep Up\u003c\/i\u003e, Jane loves to explore. And\u003cbr\u003emuch like the children photographed in her nonfiction picture book \u003ci\u003eAnimals\u003cbr\u003eMove\u003c\/i\u003e, she loves a lively story time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.2 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097631821959,"sku":"9781772782684","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/115d1b139c1b83fb3a3e28ac8f123af7.webp?v=1732354542","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/bear-has-a-belly-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}