Anne Rockwell writes some of the best concept books for toddlers. The simple language flows smoothly from page to page and is complemented by clean, uncluttered pencil and watercolor illustrations. This is a great book to share with even the youngest reader as the winter season approaches. My 2-year old daughter enjoyed this book very much as she did other Anne Rockwell books: "Apples & Pumpkins", "At the Beach", and "Nice and Clean" which share the same high quality of writing and illustration. It is great to know that there are writers of children's books like her who do not rely on "cuteness" to teach or tell a story.

this is one of the best books my mom has read to me when i was little. we would go to the library and check it out almost every week after story time. I'ts about a little girl like me playing in her room all afternoon by herself. she has her toy's and imagiation to keep her company. I look for this book everywhere I go! I can't wait to get a copy so I can read it again since I am older know and put it with the other things I collect that are happy memories for me.

I bought this book for a quarter at a garage sale and it's been a great help preparing my 18 month old for a visit to the doctor.

The book is a simple series of pictures of what you'll find at the doctor's office. The first picture is the waiting room then the pictures get more specific including a scale (height and weight), stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, tongue depressors, shot, small refrigerator of medicines, etc. It makes it easy to talk with your child about each item and how the doctor will use it.

I'd be happy to pay full price if I could find a new copy!

This is one of the cutest books that I have bought for my daughter. When she was 2 1/2 she memorized this book by heart and it was so cute to hear her say "forsythia bush". She is now 4 and it continues to be one of her favorites. We look forward to spring and now she can identify the plants on her own. Thanks for such a cute book!

This story is about how a little boy feels during an illness. The boy comes home from school not feeling well. He becomes very ill with a sore throat and a fever. He visits to the doctor. Include in this story are description of his exam, his throat culture and his bravery during the shot the doctor gives him. The story also describes the care his mother gives him and his recovery. This is a great book to have on hand - every child gets sick. This book will let them know they are not alone and they will get better.

My four-year-old, a tool fanatic, loved this book. Simple illustrations and words label several tools from a boy's father's toolbox and clearly describe their basic uses. My son "reads" it over and over again.

Although this mother gets tired of reading the someone dumb text which accompanies the really cool textures, it captivates my 10 month old. My baby who is usually bored reading loves this book very much. He "reads" it by himself if it's on the floor with him.

I had this book as a kid...and I grew up to love dachshunds! It's a great baby gift. Kids love it -- it's "hands on." Lots of different textures to feel. It's a classic (plus, EVERYBODY gives "Pat the Bunny." This is something different.)

This book is excellent for young children and babies who have been or are going to the beach. It tells a sweet tale about a little girl's day at the beach with her mother. The child has experiences that are fairly universal to beach visits: she explores, collects shells, builds in the sand, swims, and eats lunch. The illustrations are simple but cute, and the text is descriptive and short enough for very young readers (including infants). Our toddler adores this book.

Simple wording and excellent pictures make this book an excellent choice to read to preschoolers. My Dentist by Harlow Rockwell shows exactly what a young child can expect on their first trip to a dentist. It shows all the tools that dentists use and how to care for teeth at home. I would recommend reading this book to children prior to their first dentist visit.