As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they--and the babies they belong to--bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you'll want to do is go back to the beginning . . . and read it again The luminous watercolor illustrations of these roly-poly little ones from a variety of backgrounds are adorable, quirky, and true to life, right down to the wrinkles, dimples, and pudges in their completely squishable arms, legs, and tummies.

An illustrated board book celebrating all the things a child can make ten fingers do, including shutting them up tight and opening them wide.

Introducing children to the fingers one by one, and showing what they can do, alone and together. Playful verse and cheery pictures instantly appeal to young readers.By the author of Why are you afraid to hold my hand?

(Willis). A piano series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5! What can 5 little fingers do? Tickle, wiggle, dance-and more, just for you! Along with discovering just how amazing little fingers are, this irresistibly eye-catching book is also an engaging counting book. The die-cut holes on the cover and each spread encourage readers to play along.

Book 1 takes up where the Primer left off. It introduces eighth notes, 3/4 time, the keys of C and G, and the concepts of left-hand melody and right-hand chords.

(Willis). Teaching Little Fingers to Play More is a fun-filled and colorfully illustrated follow-up book to Teaching Little Fingers to Play . This book strengthens skills learned while easing the transition into John Thompson's Modern Course, Book One .

In a small mountain town in Romania, a mass grave is discovered in the vicinity of a Roman fort. Are the dead the victims of a medieval plague or, perhaps, of a communist firing squad? Petrus, a young archaeologist, decides to investigate on his own.

Ballet is for feet, and now fingers too! Slip into your mini pointe shoes! Being a prima ballerina is simple with Little Fingers Ballet! Flip through the pages and become the star of classic ballets. The six spreads feature scenes from Coppellia, Cinderella, La Bayadere, The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, and Swan Lake. Each page gives the reader a ballet step to practice from the actual choreography of the scene.

Early elementary level pieces appropriate for teaching beginners and for use as recital pieces.