This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are encouraged to sway like an octopus, kick like a donkey, hop like a kangaroo, and much more. These simple, engaging prompts help children focus on the movement of their own bodies, helping to relieve stress and develop a mind-body connection.
My toddler now kicks like a donkey every time we hit that page, which is exactly the reaction I was hoping for. The animal actions give us something to actually do together instead of just reading words, and it wears him out before nap.
The board book pages are thick enough that my toddler can flip them without ripping anything, which is a small miracle. We do the octopus sway together at bedtime and she's started doing it on her own when she sees one in her bath toys.
My two-year-old now kicks like a donkey across the living room every time we finish the kangaroo page. The board pages are thick enough that he can flip them himself without tearing anything, which is a small miracle.