Where Is Baby's Belly Button? Reviews

• Great fun for baby and parents!

  
  By AE6DWKHJRJ3LB on 2001-10-09
  This is a nice sturdy book with colorful drawings of babies with some part of their body hidden. Each page asks, "Where is baby's ...?" Toddlers delight in lifting the flaps to find the hidden pictures. The pictures are bright and cute with eye-catching fabric and wallpaper patterns. A very attractive book, and perfect for that stage when toddlers become fascinated with their belly buttons! My 17 month old has really enjoyed this book. It can be very helpful in getting kids to name body parts, and it's fun for both the baby and the parents to read. Highly recommended.
  
  

• Perfect for your baby's first library!

  
  By A21UK4C42M4QTT on 2003-04-08
  Both of my children (now 18 months and 3) learned many body parts from this book, which encourages children to lift the flaps and search for babies' hands (under the bubbles!), toes, and even belly buttons. The illustrations are colorful and simple, which is very engaging for a 12-18 month old. I also love the focus on learning spatial relations (behind, under, etc.), and the great fine-motor skill practice that comes from lifting these oversized flaps. The flaps are as sturdy as most, but they will eventually separate from the book, o keep your wide scotch tape handy!
  
  

• Enjoyable Illustrations, but...

  
  By on 2003-08-15
  I bought this book because it came highly recommemnded and was one of AZ's best sellers. The only suggestion I have is that be careful giving this book to a toddler to look at themselves. Since the book has flaps that reveal "Where things are" they are easily ripped out. My daughter is 11 months old and I thought this would the perfect introduction to books. This may be considered a little young but she absolutely LOVES books and likes turning pages. That is why we opt for board books in the very beginning because the pages can be easily turned and are more durable than regular childrens'[paper] books. My only warning is if you do buy this book and your child likes to tear/pull things, beware. Or just wait until they are older and know not to. Otherwise, you are in for alot of ripped flaps.
  
  

• My 10-month-old lights up when he sees this book!!

  
  By A3HCMX44C6NWNG on 2001-09-04
  My son loves all books. The only time he will sit still is when I read to him. The rest of the time, he is on the move (even when he's eating). When I got him this book, he absolutely lit up! I had never seen a book elicit the kind of joy and amazement that this book does. So, it is defintely the favorite one in our house. I've read it to him hundreds of times, but he still giggles when I lift the first flap to expose Baby's eyes. He bends down to kiss every baby on every page. (Some of the pages are starting to stick together from all his wet kisses!) Some of the flaps are wearing down a bit from his uncoordinated hands trying to lift the flaps. But, I won't mind spending the extra $$ for a new one if I need to. The look on his face when I read him this book gets me every time!!
  
  

• Enjoy this book with your baby!

  
  By A1T2HCOPS2DDVH on 2000-09-17
  This a wonderful first book to enjoy with your baby. It is in beautiful bright colors and it's small size is easy for you and baby to handle.

  It asks a series of questions of "Where is baby's ..., and when you and your baby lift the flap there is the belly button, or nose or whatever. The baby in the pictures always looks so happy that your baby will laugh and laugh.

  This is sturdy book that can withstand lots of handling, and if your baby chews on the book it will just look a little the worse for wear, but won't be harmed.

  This is a great book!
  
  

• Instant "Melt Down" Preventer
  By ARGJ5T077BPQ4 on 2004-10-11
  First of all, I have NEVER reviewed a children's book, let alone a board book. However, I cannot let this one go unrecognized. My daughter received this from an aunt as a baby gift and I started reading it to her at 4 months. She loved the bright colors and would lay next to me transfixed as we looked at it over-and-over again. She is now 8 months old and LOVES IT EVEN MORE!!! It goes with us on EVERY road trip and let me tell you, when she gets tired of sitting in her car seat, all I have to do is show her the book and her fussy face turns into intant smiles and "babble" and kicking legs become motionless! I am NOT exaggerating. My daughter especially loves the "Where's baby's eyes" page and giggles every time I lift the flap. The book has also become a favorite chew toy now that she's beginning to sprout teeth. I'm ordering the authors other books today so that we have a complete set. From a structure standpoint, the pages are very sturdy and the flaps are very secure. I recommend it to any parent looking to spark their child's interest in books. It certainly beats plopping them down in front of the television to watch Baby Einstein videos (which, by the way, my daughter HATES), but I'll leave my dislike for these for another review.
  
  
• My 16 month old's favorite
  By A3DC7Y9HO0C457 on 2003-01-19
  This is a WONDERFUL book. It satisfies my daughter's great love for peek a boo and naming and searching for different body parts. No matter how many times we read this book, she always acts "surprised" to see what is underneath the flap and finds great fun in searching for her own belly button or hands (or whatever the page says). The flaps are sturdy and have withstood my "toddler's terror" even after reading this book over...and over...and over... You and your little one will love this one.
  
  
• A little worse for wear
  By A1SNNCQB8C6RUI on 2001-06-28
  We couldn't wait to get this book. My 18 month old son has this fascination with his belly button! The book itself is sturdy with big flaps and bright colors that my son loved to lift. He knows where on the body the eyes, mouth, etc., are already. This book shows under and behind things and reinforces what he knows. When reading him this book he liked to point to the parts mentioned on himself and me. Although the book itself is sturdy, the flaps are not attached that way. My son pulled some of them off when I left him playing with it on his own. Little ones might pull them off if not watched when they play with the book.
  
  
• This adorable interactive book teaches body parts and more!
  By A1E7QLJVWNFOZY on 2003-03-15
  Every once in a while, I come across a book that appeals to the adult in me, because it's educational, artistic, amusing or perhaps all of the above, but what fascinates me is when my son discovers the real value in a work, and teaches me a thing or two along the way. To adults "Where is the Baby's Belly Button" written and illustrated by Karen Katz appears to be a simple 14-page book that teaches body parts, but to children it's much more.

  This nifty little board book is essentially a peek-a-boo book with flaps. It measures approximately 8 ¼" x 7 ½" x ½ ", and is constructed of cardboard with heavy card stock for the flaps. The images are simply illustrated, yet brightly colored with creatively contrasted backgrounds that produce interest. The text appears on the left side of the book with bold, solid colored backdrops that emphasis the large black printing, and compliment the illustrations on the opposing page. The writing consists of short, four or five word sentences, such as, "Where are baby's eyes?" The reader lifts the flap and it says, "Under the hat." The picture shows a baby hiding under a hat, and when the flap is lifted the baby's face is revealed. She is pointing to her eyes.

  "Where is the Baby's Belly Button" has been one of my son's most requested books for a year now; he's nearly two-years old. He lovingly refers to this book as the "baby" book, and he has taught me that he has learned where his eyes, mouth, belly button, feet, and hands are, in addition to understanding the meaning of the words, hat, cup, shirt, cat, bubbles and WHERE. The question, "Where?" comes out of his mouth probably 20 or 30 times everyday, and I am certain it's because of this book. I wish the flaps were made of a heavier card stock as they have become creased over time, which is expected with use, but also preventable with a heavier stock. This book has been a huge hit, and one I haven't gotten tired of reading over and over again. I recommend this book for one-year olds and up as the interactive feature, (lifting of the flaps) is too advanced for younger babies, however an infant would probably find the images fascinating all the same.
  
  

• Great Book to Teach the Names of Parts of the Body
  By A2A3GTGNPCRFFE on 2003-04-05
  "Where Is Baby's Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap Book" - by Karen Katz.

  As an ESL and newcomers classroom teacher (A newcomers classroom is for children who have been in country for less than a year, speak English as a second language and such classrooms use scaffolded methods of teaching in hopes of being able to transition these children to a mainstream classroom), I often have to be innovative in how to teach primary and intermediate children basic language skills that mainstream children of their own grade level would consider "baby" lessons.

  Books like this one are a God-send. I can drill this book a few times a week at the beginning of the school year and within a few weeks, all of my students have the parts of the body from this book down pat. My older children (intermediates - 4th to 6th grade) at first objected to the book, but then they started having fun and forgot about the book being a "baby" book.

  The book itself is a series of flap pages with big bright easy-to-read text. After one reads the text, they can flip up the flap and reveal the part of the body being taught on the page. It is constructed of cardboard and heavy card stock. The simple language phrases such as "Where is baby's belly button?" are easy for children to memorize and use. The bright colorful illustrations serve to bring out the text and allow easy recognition of the parts of the body.

  I highly recommend this book for infants, younger ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, and younger children in general.

  Review by: Maximillian Ben Hanan
  
  

• A Really Happy, Interactive Baby Book!!
  By A1RECBDKHVOJMW on 2004-08-10
  "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" is one of the most appealing, adorable, interactive toddler's books I have seen, and this is not just my opinion. I recently bought the book for my cousin's 13 month-old little boy and he babbles, laughs, and overall expresses great pleasure when it is read to him - or when he reads it himself. He knows the text well enough now that he anticipates the responses and giggles when they're read. It has become a great favorite. Why?
  
  The illustrations really catch the eye. They're colorful, bright and nice and big. The text is simple - easy to understand. And the book's tough construction makes it difficult for an enthusiastic child to love it to death! In a fun, humorous way, "Where Is Baby's Belly Button", (with your help), teaches baby to learn where his eyes, ears, hands, feet....and belly button are. At 13 months, this little boy is able to lift the flaps to find the answers. The flaps are very thin, so a smaller child may need some help. And most of all, the book is happy and oozes love. I can't explain it, you'll have to take a look yourself to understand.
  
  Makes a terrific gift - I know!
  JANA
  
  
• My 12 mos baby now knows where her belly button is!
  By on 2001-03-20
  It is a cute book with simple, bright pictures that really capture a young childs attention. As a young one they will learn eyes, ears, mouth, baby, feet. As they grow a little older they will learn under, behind etc. A cute book that is great to have in your book collection. Most important - popular by the "audience".
  
  
• Enloyed sharing this book with my son!
  By AMAW9IF57GX1P on 2001-11-24
  I bought this book for my son last Christmas when he was 8 months old. He was thrilled as he lifted each of the flaps to find what was inside. It taught him to name some of his body parts espcially his belly button. Even at 20 months he will still bring this book to me or sit alone and read it. I loved the illustrations and even drew reference to it to calm him when he took his first bubble bath.
  
  
• A Family Favorite
  By A2FM816RUUY46K on 2002-02-06
  At our house, this book is a big hit. My 10 month old son loves to play peek-a-boo, the book only heightens the excitement. He loves to turn the pages and lift up the flaps to find the baby. I like the fact that the text is simple and clear. The flaps are strong and are holding up well, no rips or tears. This book is a great book for any baby.
  
  
• 18 Months and Still Lifting the Flaps!
  By AVA45GAZ7V6QZ on 2002-12-11
  My 18-month old son still loves this book, as well as Where's Baby's Mommy. He has lifted the flaps so much that I've had to tape some of them back together. Its easy to read and point out the body parts on ourselves, too! Beautiful big illustrations. A real necessity in any baby's library!
  
  
• One of my daughter's favorites
  By A2UKGWW222G4VP on 2004-10-26
  This book is very cute and my daughter loves it. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that, like any flap book, the flaps are difficult for little fingers to lift and are not very sturdy. Since my daughter likes it so much, it is coated with packaging tape to keep it together. She is 1.5 yo now, and points to the baby's eyes and mouth, etc. She also plays boo-boo (peek-a-boo) with the baby on the last page. A very enjoyable book!
  
  
• My baby's favorite!
  By on 2002-09-24
  This was my daughter's favorite book for 3 months! (Now she's 6 months and it's her second favorite book after "Ten Little Ladybugs") Reading this book to her is like playing her favorite game of peekaboo. Her little body trembles with anticipation waiting for each flap to be lifted, and when I lift the flap, she lets out a piercing squeal of delight! Even if there were no flaps, the drawings are a hit - so I've just ordered "Counting Kisses", as well.
  
  
• Buy this book!!!
  By A10OOTGOOCKI7B on 2001-02-22
  My daughter, who is eight months old, absolutely adores this book! She has countless board books, and this one is by far her favorite. Something about it makes her laugh hysterically. The only problem with this book is, the second we get to the end she wants to read it again! We could read it five times in a row, and she would still cry for more.
  
  
• My son's favorite book
  By A2KB18YV522SJZ on 2003-12-17
  I bought this book for my son when he was only 4 months old. He loved it then and it's still his favorite book a year later. Each page only has a few words - perfect for little one's who just want to turn the pages. He loves looking under the flaps. The flaps are starting to get a little worn, but when I ask my son if he wants me to read him a book this is the first one he grabs. Only warning - when I first bought it for him he would have me read it 10+ times a sitting until I finally distracted him with another toy, he loved it that much.
  
  
• Great book for babies!
  By on 2002-02-09
  Just as with "Where is Baby's Mommy", my 7 month old daughter loves this book. She sits with me while I read the whole book, unlike other books that don't quite hold her attention. I think the illustrations are one of the main reason, they captivate the attention of little babies and it is not too long either. She always laughs and giggles with this book, I definitely recommend it for other babies to enjoy!
  
  
• Wonderful for infants!
  By AVRVT71CZ7I3U on 2002-06-17
  My three month old loves this book! I thought my daughter would be too young for this book, but she is enraptured by the drawings of the babys. The colors are bold and stimulating, and the faces are adorable.
  I read this to her everyday, and she kicks with pleasure!
  This should definitely be on the must have list for new parents!
  
  
• Fun way for baby to learn!
  By A2PCPYCZBTM8US on 2003-01-13
  Our daughter loved this book and really learned from it. We never made it a point to drill her on her body parts. It came to a complete surprise to us when we were reading this book with her and she started showing us her own body parts along with lifting the flaps. At under a year she could identify hands, mouth, feet, etc. Great buy!
  
  
• #1 Baby Book from 2 months to 2 years
  By A21YPDSPYD9FH on 2004-01-08
  Baby loves this "peek a boo" concept and has been able to interact by lifting the flaps from about 2 months old. Now that he is almost two years the flaps are getting roughed up but we have definitely got our money's worth.

  Great illustrations, great flaps that are cut in interesting shapes, and lots of vocabulary opportunities as well as hand coordination.
  
  

• Loads of Fun for Toddlers!
  By AOUZTOV8V6SX9 on 2006-07-13
  My 16 month old daughter is not overly excited by most books and loses intrest quickly, but she loves this book and can play with it for an hour. She loves to bring it to us to read with her, and she loves lifting the flaps and she giggles at her accomlishment of showing us where "baby's belly button/eyes/hands etc" are.
  I would recommend this book because its great for interaction between your child and you, the illistrations are colorful and cute, and it helps toddlers learn different body parts.
  
  
• We Like Toes, Ears, and Nose Better
  By A3I7O2S45Z4YMP on 2006-08-16
  These two books - Where Is Baby's Belly Button and Toes, Ears, and Nose are so similar, you only need one of them. And my boys prefer Toes, Ears, and Nose. I'm not sure why, but maybe it's because more body parts are discussed.
  
  
• the best infant & toddler lift ther flap book!!!
  By on 2002-01-07
  This book is simply the best! It has kept my daughter's rapt attention from two months on. It can even stop her from being fussy. The colors and details in the patterns of the pictures seem to captivate her. We read it over and over. She never tires of it. She is 6 months now and her friends, Bradley(15 months) and Jake(22) months keep trying to sneak a peek at it!
  
  
• Finally a book our 13 month old likes!
  By A1RC0ZI9RUHSGC on 2003-01-05
  Our 13 month old was not interested in books until we found this one. He was immediately drawn to the pictures and loves looking under the flaps. The flaps are larger than in most lift-the-flap books, so it is easy for him to grasp and lift the flaps by himself, which he loves to do. This book is also short enough that he doesn't lose interest before the end.
  
  
• Wonderful Attention Holding Teaching Tool!
  By A43P0V05RM3SR on 2003-05-24
  A must book for parents with young children. Delightfully, clearly, and simply illustrated, with minimum words stressing areas of location for body parts, and naming of essential body parts. This book is a helpful, attention-holding tool to teach the young about themselves. It is sturdy. Children can touch its pages, and it is an enduring book that will bring interaction and memory and will encourage language development as well. A highly recommended book!
  Evelyn Horan - teacher/author

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• My 13 month old loves this book!!!!!!!!!!
  By ARFCRI5UWI5R0 on 2004-01-05
  My daughter has loved this book from the day she turned 1. She brings it to me to ready to her several times a day, several times in a row. I would highly recommend this!!!
  
  
• My daughter's favorite book!
  By A12EP7M4RJV2LF on 2004-03-16
  I purchased this book as I was setting up my daughter's nursery library before she was born. I was immediately attracted to the simplicity of the text, strong construction, and big, brightly colored, eye-catching illustrations. I began reading it to my daughter at age 4 months. She is now 10 months old and absolutely loves this book! When she sees me take it out of her closet her eyes light up and she literally squeals with delight. We read it at least 5 times each night. She now is able to lift the flaps on the book and anticipates the ending question, "Where is baby?". I am just about to purchase the entire collection of books written and illustrated by Karen Katz for my daughter's 1 year birthday. She is a brilliant author and illustrator. This book is a must have for any baby/child.
  
  

• Where is Baby's Mommy?
• What Does Baby Say?: A Lift-the-Flap Book
• Daddy and Me

• Toes, Ears, & Nose! A Lift-the-Flap Book
• Peek-A Who?
• The Going-To-Bed Book
• Goodnight Moon
• Ten Little Fingers (Board Books for Babies)