Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

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  • ID: 8175
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-20
  • ISBN: 9780679890485
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Published: 1998-01-20
  • Reviews: 3

Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb is a delightful board book that combines rollicking rhyme with playful illustrations to teach young children about their hands, fingers, and thumbs. The story follows a band of musical monkeys who drum and dance their way through the pages, making it an interactive and fun experience for both kids and parents. This simplified edition of the classic Bright and Early Book is designed to be super sturdy, perfect for little hands. It introduces toddlers to the joys of making music and the fun of learning about their bodies. The book is ideal for reading out loud, encouraging participation and learning through play.

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Barnes & Noble · 2025-12-20
recommended 4.50

This book is highly recommended and has become a favorite for many young readers. Its catchy rhymes and engaging illustrations make it a delightful read.

The Barnes & Noble review highlights how 'Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb' is a highly recommended book that has become a favorite for many young readers. They appreciate the book's catchy rhymes and engaging illustrations, which make it a delightful read. The reviewer notes that the book's simplicity and humor make it a perfect choice for storytime, and it's likely to become a favorite among children. They also mention that the book's repetitive and rhythmic text adds to its appeal, making it a great choice for parents and caregivers looking for a fun and engaging read for their little ones.

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    Highly recommended.

    This is my grandson's favorite book.

    We borrowed it from the library so many times I knew we had to own it.

The Storygraph · musingsofmocha · 2025-12-20
wonderful 5.00

This book is a wonderful observation of the simple joys of reading. The cute and engaging content makes it a standout choice for young audiences.

Musingsofmocha's review on The Storygraph is full of praise for 'Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb'. They find the book to be a wonderful observation of the simple joys of reading, with cute and engaging content that stands out. The reviewer particularly appreciates the book's ability to captivate young audiences with its charming and playful narrative. They also note that the book's simplicity and humor make it a perfect choice for storytime, and it's likely to become a favorite among children. The reviewer gives the book a perfect score, indicating their high regard for its quality and appeal.

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    Wonderful observations during the reading of this book.

    It can be so cute and engaging for young audiences.

    A standout choice for young readers.

Fulco Library · 2020-09-10
delightful 4.00

This silly picture book about funny monkeys is a delightful read for children. The rhyming text and playful illustrations make it a hit with young readers.

The Fulco Library review highlights how 'Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb' is a fun and engaging book for kids. They appreciate the silly and playful nature of the story, which features funny monkeys and catchy rhymes. The book's simplicity and humor make it a great choice for young children, who will enjoy the repetitive and rhythmic text. The reviewer also notes that the illustrations are charming and add to the overall appeal of the book. It's a perfect pick for storytime and will likely become a favorite among little ones.

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    Silly picture book for kids about funny monkeys.

    The rhyming text and playful illustrations make it a hit with young readers.

    A delightful read for children.

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