*Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

A cheerful rhyming celebration of babies around the world, each possessing Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.

*Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Clarion Books, 2010. 38 pages.

• Reading Level: Picture books, ages 0-4
• Recommended For: Ages 0-4

Babies are born everyday, right at home and far away. Yet, no matter the weather, or their various homes, one thing brings together each baby: having “ten little fingers and ten little toes.” 

Mem Fox’s rhyming text and Helen Oxenbury’s lovely illustrations combine to make a wonderful board book, celebrating babies around the world. Babies love to see pictures of other babies, and the rhythm of fingers and toes offers plenty of interactive play ideas (hint: touch those chubby toes or little fingers every time you mention them!).

*indicates a Redeemed Reader starred review, an outstanding example in its field.

Considerations: none

Bottom Line: A rhyming classic about babies, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a go-to baby shower gift.

Recommended Reading at Redeemed Reader

• Book Review: Mem Fox is a prolific author! Another title of hers we like is Yoo Hoo Ladybug.
• Book Reviews: Three more board books to share with littles: Be Patient, Pandora; Dino Block; Grandpa’s Nursery Rhymes.
• Resource: We’re privileged to house blog posts from the late Gladys Hunt right here on Redeemed Reader. We call it The Hive. She has a great piece on “taking notice.”

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