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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

By Al Perkins
Series: Big Bright & Early Board Book
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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins is a rhythmic and lively children's book that celebrates the fun and versatility of hands. With an engaging and repetitive text, it introduces young readers to the elements of rhythm and movement while featuring a troupe of playful monkeys who drum their way through the pages. Ideal for early readers, the book combines simple, memorable phrases with vibrant illustrations to entertain and educate.
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Format: Board book
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If you enjoy lively rhythms and catchy rhymes that engage young readers, this book offers a delightful read. Perfect for children who love fun illustrations and an interactive reading experience, it captures the joy of movement and sound using whimsical storytelling.

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Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers.

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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb is illustrated in full colour. This delightful book features a madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys who introduce beginning readers to the wonders of hands, fingers, and thumbs.

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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins is praised for its rhythmic and repetitive text that captures the attention of young readers. Reviewers appreciate the fun and lively illustrations which complement the engaging story, making it a popular choice for introducing children to the joy of reading. The book's whimsical tone and interactive nature are highlighted as key factors in its appeal to both children and parents alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553539011

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 06 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eric Gurney

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 24

Collections

Al Perkins Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Big Bright & Early Board Book

About the Author

Al Perkins was the author of several Bright and Early Books and Beginner Books, among them Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb; and The Ear Book. Perkins passed away in 1975. 

Eric Gurney (1910–1992) was a well-known artist, cartoonist, and illustrator. Born in Canada, he later came to work for Walt Disney Studios in 1938, where he collaborated on Bambi and Pinocchio, among other films. He received a National Cartoonist Society Award for his work twice. He books include The Digging-est Dog, and Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb.

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