A Tiny Teether: Wild Animals [With Removable Teething Ring]

Melanie Walsh. Candlewick Press (MA), $4.99 (14pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-1809-4

For babies, the Tiny Teether series by Melanie Walsh offers something to chew on: a removable water-filled teether attached to a shaped mini-board book. Colorful illustrations, bold design and simple sound words will capture kids' attention as they learn about Wild Animals; Farm Animals; Pets; and Ocean Animals. (May)

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