Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

by Mem Fox
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes cover
Good Books rating 4.83
Children's Fiction
Technical:
  • ID: 764
  • Added: 2025-09-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • ISBN: 9781406331264
  • Publisher: Walker
  • Published: 2011-01-01
  • Formats: 55
  • Reviews: 3
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Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a delightful book that celebrates the universal joy of babies, no matter where they are born. With beautiful illustrations and simple, rhythmic text, it's a perfect way to bond with your child and introduce them to the world. The book's universal message and charming presentation make it a timeless addition to any nursery shelf. Created by two of the world's greatest authors and illustrators, this book is a testament to the beauty of diversity and the shared experience of parenthood. Its engaging and soothing narrative makes it an ideal choice for bedtime stories, fostering a love for reading from an early age.

Reviews
Waterstones · 2025-09-20
lovely 5.00

The book is commended for its beautiful illustrations and engaging rhyming text. It is considered a great read for little ones.

This review highlights the beautiful illustrations and engaging rhyming text of the book, making it a perfect choice for reading to young children. The reviewer appreciates the simplicity and charm of the story, which focuses on the universal theme of babies having ten little fingers and ten little toes. They believe it's a lovely addition to any child's book collection, perfect for bedtime stories or interactive reading sessions.

Quick quotes

    This is a lovely rhyming book which is great to read to little ones.

    With beautiful illustrations.

    We can never have too many baby fingers and toes!

BookTrust · 2025-09-20
adorable 5.00

This book is praised for its interactive nature, making it a joy to read aloud to babies. The diverse representation of babies is highlighted as a positive aspect.

This review emphasizes the interactive potential of the book, making it a delightful read-aloud experience for both the reader and the baby. The reviewer particularly appreciates the diverse representation of babies, which adds to the book's charm and inclusivity. They believe it's a great way to engage with a baby while reading, making it a valuable addition to any baby's library.

Quick quotes

    This book provides a great opportunity for readers to interact with baby whilst reading aloud.

    The tale turns to the baby that is 'mine, all mine'

    A joy for counting fingers and toes in Mem Fox's bouncy rhyming text

Baby Librarians · 2018-10-01
lovely 4.50

The book is described as a lovely poem that celebrates diversity among babies. The reviewer appreciates the inclusion of babies from various backgrounds.

This review describes the book as a heartwarming poem that celebrates the diversity of babies from all over the world. The reviewer loves how the book includes babies with different hair colors and skin tones, making it a relatable and inclusive read. They find the rhyming text engaging and enjoyable, making it a great choice for baby storytime.

Quick quotes

    This book is a very nice poem.

    There are all sorts of babies in it, born all over.

    Some have red hair. Some have black hair, like me. Some have brown skin.

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