Lamaze Star Shape Book
It's never too early to introduce children to the world of  books, and this colorful book with a star on its front does just that,  offering a wonderful reading experience to both infants and toddlers.  Based on a reading system developed by Lamaze, this 5-by-6-inch,  lightweight, all-fabric, washable book is packed with sensory  stimulation. There are vibrant colors and patterns, various shapes and  textures, rattling sounds, and even numbers and words for the older  child. A yellow smiling padded star, which is attached to a 5-inch cord  securely sewn into the book's binding, serves as a bookmark and as an  object for exploration. At some point, baby will discover that this  Velcro-backed star can be detached from and reattached to the book's  front cover.--Kathryn Gustafson