
Developmental Literature for Infants
Explore how children's books such as "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes" by Mem Fox, "Baby Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Marten Jr. and Eric Carle, and "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman support cognitive and physical development in infants through repetition, pattern recognition, and emotional attachment. These books not only introduce counting and body awareness but also aid in understanding family connections and easing separation anxiety.
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Literature Supporting Development Allie Monell
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox This supports mainly cognitive development Introduces infant to counting as well as repetition Recognizing where their body parts are However, there are aspects of physical development Being able to recognize a body part as well as touch it Fun sing-song book! Scholarly source: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. (2019, October 30). Retrieved from https://kids.jamespatterson.com/read-kiddo- read/ten-little-fingers-and-ten-little-toes/.
Baby Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Marten Jr. And Eric Carle Supports Cognitive Development Once again, repetition and patterns Asking questions early on, even if baby cannot respond Keeping attention of child Beautiful, fun artwork! Scholarly Source: Children's Book Review: Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8050-8336-1.
Are You My Mother? By P.D. Eastman Supports Cognitive development Can cause recall by remembering who mother is in story Encourage child to begin to understand who their parent is Asks questions Encourages recognition of child's own family members Repetition involved once again Also helps children sort through their feelings of attachment Eases feelings of separation Fun, cute story with beautiful pictures! Scholarly source: Are You My Mother? : Attachment and Separation at RCNS. (2014, January 6). Retrieved from http://rcnskids.com/2014/01/06/are-you-my-mother- attachment-and-separation-at-rcns/.
References Children's Book Review: Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8050-8336-1. Are You My Mother? : Attachment and Separation at RCNS. (2014, January 6). Retrieved from http://rcnskids.com/2014/01/06/are-you-my-mother-attachment- and-separation-at-rcns/. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. (2019, October 30). Retrieved from https://kids.jamespatterson.com/read-kiddo-read/ten-little-fingers-and-ten-little- toes/.