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Action Rhymes and Fingerplay Books

By Danielle Steinberg
Jul 11, 2018
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From “Miss Mary Mack” to “The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider,” here are some of our favorite toe-tapping, hand-clapping sing-along books and songs!

Miss Mary Mack(opens in new window)
Mary Ann HobermanAge: 4-8
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Whether you’re chanting, singing or simply reading this book, children will love the endearing mix of silly lyrics and friendly illustrations as they follow along.

Wheels on the Bus(opens in new window)
RaffiAge: 2-3
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Raffi may be the king of melodic writing! “Wheels on the Bus”, “If You’re Happy and You Know It”, “Baby Beluga”, “Down by the Bay” and more are consistently top picks for children of all ages.

Shoo Fly(opens in new window)
Iza TrapaniAge: 5-8
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Adapted from the popular nursery rhyme, you can read or sing this book with your kids! The words are fun and can help expand your child's vocabulary.

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes…(opens in new window)
Annie KublerAge: 1-3
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You already know the words, so why read the book? Because allowing your baby to experience well-known nursery rhymes via interactive text is the perfect way to share quality time together.

The More We Get Together(opens in new window)
Caroline Jayne Church (illustrator)Age: 2-3
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Church is known for bringing preschool anthems to life with her simple, charming illustrations. The more you read her books, the happier you’ll be!

Ten in the Bed(opens in new window)
Penny DaleAge: 2-3
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Perfect for bedtime, “Ten in the Bed” is a fresh take on an old favorite.

Hokey Pokey Elmo(opens in new window)
Abigail TabbyAge: 2-5
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Get moving with your kids while you teach them this classic childhood rhyme alongside Elmo? That’s what it’s all about!

Hand Rhymes(opens in new window)
Marc BrownAge: 5-7
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Popular children’s author Marc Brown shares fourteen fun and engaging rhymes perfect for little fingers with intricate and expressive pictures.

My First Action Rhymes(opens in new window)
Lynne Woodcock Cravath (illustrator)Age: 2-8
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Complete with tips and tricks for making the most of this interactive reading experience, this book is perfect for kids under three years old.

The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider(opens in new window)
Joanna Cole and Stephanie CalmensonAge: 4-8
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Joanna Cole, author of the famous “Magic School Bus” series, teams up with Stephanie Calmenson in this wonderful collection of over 100 traditional childhood rhymes and songs. This book and its companion, ““Miss Mary Mack and Other Children’s Street Rhymes”” will make any parent nostalgic for the old playground days.

What are some of your favorite action rhymes and fingerplay books? Let us know in the comments below!

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