Boas: The Really Wild Life of Boas (Wechsler, Doug. Really Wild Life of Snakes.)

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The Big Book Of Crochet

Lots of variety

I enjoy this book

Listen to Yael

One of my Faves

Big Book Of Crochet

Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1574864564

Book Description

Leisure Arts reached into the vault and pulled out a treasure! The Big Book of Crochet combines popular projects from Crochet with Heart magazine and other Leisure Arts publications for one of the most compre-hensive collections ever.From extra-quick to micro-fine, there's something for every need and skill level, including afghans, baby items, clothing, and home accents.

Customer Reviews:

The Big Book Of Crochet.......2007-10-09

This book may be the only project book you will ever need. My sister and I both own it. We have made several items with it's very understandable and very workable patterns. The pictures are very nice too. I give this book five stars*****. A serious crocheter will not be dissapointed.

Lots of variety.......2007-09-06

This book has tons of great projects, from doilies to afghans to mittens. It is well worth the money to get so many patterns that I will use. The instructions have been easy to follow so far, and I haven't found any errors.

I enjoy this book.......2007-04-07

I have found quite a few projects in this book to be very nice. There are a total of 17 afghans for the home. There are 16 patterns for baby including afghans and outfits/bibs/socks. There are also pillows, tablerunners, tissuebox covers, wraps, cardigans, etc. They list 120 patterns. Not bad for the price. The pictures are nice and the directions are easy to follow.

Granted, the patterns are not cutting edge or hip, just tried and true patterns that are enjoyable to do. The only thing I can find that is disapointing is that they do not tell you the Name Brand of the Yarn that was used and the exact color. They are specific, however, on the weight and amount of yarn. ie: medium worsted weight, #4, colors are listed.

Listen to Yael.......2006-11-07

I should have listened to Yael's review... dead on. Nothing special about this book. I'll be donating it to the library.

One of my Faves.......2006-04-01

This is one of my favorites out of about a dozen or so that I've purchased recently. I think it has a lot of cute ideas, and I've made a couple of the projects. I found them easy to understand and follow. I first found this at the library, which is when I decided to add it to my evergrowing book collection.

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Some nice patterns
Not entirely for scraps

Big Book of Scrap Crochet Projects

Manufacturer: House of White Birches
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Big Book Of Crochet

ASIN: 1882138945

Book Description

This book includes instructions for making a variety of sizes of projects to use various quantities of leftover yarns.

Customer Reviews:

Some nice patterns.......2007-05-22

Overall, I am pleased with this book. While I would not make everything in here, there are enough projects that I like to make the purchase worthwhile. Many of the projects are rated as beginner.

I like quite a few of the projects in the kitchen chapter--lots of cute hotpads, coasters, and dishcloths here. The rug chapter has some nice projects too--though I think a couple would lend themselves better to afghans than rugs.

The sweaters are nice--especially the Dawn to Dusk Sweater and the Hooded Jacket. These are not "cutting edge" fashion, but are nice and classic for those of us who don't want to be "hip" or "funky". The Girl's Scrap Poncho is nice too.

There is a thread crochet chapter, but this really isn't my interest, though if you like that, there were 13 projects included.

The Bazaar and Toy chapters have quite a few cute projects (especially the Toy chapter). The afghans are nice, though the two I liked the best use a double ended crochet hook--something I've not tried yet.

Overall, it's a nice book. I still rank Crochet From the Heart and Crochet for Caring and Sharing as my favorites. If you can only get one, you may want to check those two out before you buy anything.

Not entirely for scraps.......2003-07-12

I would have given this book 3.5 stars if I could, but realistically, that would have been because I have an extensive crochet book collection and when I purchased this book it was solely for it's value as a scrap project book. Now that that's put into perspective, I think that the average crocheter would give this book 4 stars.

As far as scrap projects go, this book was lacking the substance I was looking for. Most of the projects call for worsted weight yarn or size 10 crochet cotton so you will have to be creative if you are looking for projects to use up the scraps of some of your fancier and different weight yarns. I was hoping to find a lot of projects that would give me creative ideas on how to combine my various scraps into one piece without making it look like a scrap project but only a few projects delivered. I must say however, that the projects in this book are endless (over 80!) so you will most certainly find enough interesting projects to get your money's worth. It is also noteworthy to mention that nearly every chapter features a pattern that requires you to know how to use an afghan hook or a double ended crochet hook. Because there is so much variety, I thought it would be helpful to take you through chapter by chapter:

KITCHEN: There are some really cute projects in here but as far as I'm concerned, kitchen projects are basically scrap projects to begin with, so if you already have many patterns for these things, this will only add more of the same thing to your collection. I found it odd too that they would include place settings because though you may have enough scraps to make one setting, you most certainly will not have enough to make 3 more matching ones!

RUGS: There is a nice pet bed project in here that does a great job of making a scrap project not look like one at all. The remainder of the projects are strictly rugs. Some are cute and country-like, some more elegant and a few scream of tackiness.

FASHIONS: There are fashions for everyone but the baby in this chapter and I must admit the patterns, though not the most fashion forward (with some exceptions) aren't all that bad. The one pattern that most impressed me in this book can be found in this chapter. It is a ladies sweater pattern that combines only 4 ounces each of 10 different yarn shades and 8 oz of the main color yet the colors are all creatively blended so you would never guess that the finished product was made of scraps. This is exactly the type of project that I would have like to have seen more of. It is also noteworthy to mention that nearly every ladies pattern is suitable for the plus sizes as the bust measurements on the biggest sizes range from 51-53 1/2 inches. The downside though is that not all measurements are given and there are no diagrams.

THREAD PROJECTS: There's nothing all that new in here except for some frameable threadwork. I am not particularily fond of doilies and runners using up multitudes of colors so this chapter didn't do all that much to impress me. Patterns call for various colors mixed with one main color, there are bookmarks and hair accessories which are scrap projects to begin with. I would have hoped to have seen more thread projects where color would be more of an asset, like some cute hat wall hangings, toilet tissue covers, etc. It would even have been nice to see some projects using multiple strands of thread.

BAZAAR QUICKIES: This chapter is a gem: I fell in love with the tomato pincusion; the fishbowl placemat makes me want to buy the fishbowl, and all of the Christmas ornaments are stellar!

PLAYTIME FRIENDS: Another winning chapter filled with beautiful playtime projects such as various stuffed animals, finger puppets, a checkerboard rug, bunny bath mitt, gardening doll outfit, etc.

AFGHANS: As far as afghans go, there are many lovely ones in here and I must say that I breathed a great big sigh of relief to see that even though some used granny squares not one of them screamed of the old fashioned "GRANNY". Many of the patterns were what I had expected, using up your scraps with a lot of one main color but I must caution that not all the afghans were of scrap basket value. One of the most lovely afghan patterns calls for no less than 20 oz of each the four colors used.

Big Book of Weekend Crochet
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Don't be put off by the Reader's Digest title!

Big Book of Weekend Crochet
Hilary Mackin , and Sue Whiting
Manufacturer: Readers Digest
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762106956
Release Date: 2007-03-22

Customer Reviews:

Don't be put off by the Reader's Digest title!.......2007-09-07

Modern crocheters need not shy away from this title simply because it was published by the not-so-hip Reader's Digest. This book contains many really cute designs, especially for kids. I just made the cover sweater for my son and it turned out beautifully (not at all chunky and awkward like so many crocheted sweaters). The patterns are concise and very easy to follow. Reader's Digest does indeed know their stuff and the crochet basics chapter is also very good. Yes, there are a few examples of the exhausted poncho and granny square here, and you may need to tweak your yarn choices a bit on some of the patterns, but overall this book has more "keepers" than most of the new crochet books that have been published recently. Give it a try.

Big Book of Favorite Crochet Patterns (Dover Needlework Series)

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Lovely Patterns
Elegant Crochet
Lots of Tablecloths
Big Book Of Favorite Crochet Patterns

Big Book of Favorite Crochet Patterns (Dover Needlework Series)

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Quick-and-Easy Crochet: 36 Motifs for Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Doilies, Placemats and Other Projects

ASIN: 0486263592

Book Description

Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for doilies, tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, and edgings. Includes designs for a spectacular Florentine banquet cloth and a charming Land of Nod spread for a child's crib. List of necessary materials; detailed row-by-row instructions for crocheters at all levels.

Customer Reviews:

Lovely Patterns.......2006-11-11

Lots of patterns for a crochetlover. Easy diagrams to follow too. Just go on and try some of them.

Elegant Crochet.......2006-01-31

Crochet and thread ... what more could an avid crocheter need? A completely wonderful book with absolutely lovely patterns. Enough to keep one happily busy for a long while.

Lots of Tablecloths.......2005-12-06

Yes this is another reproduction (thank you Dover)that I just love. Alot of very elegant tablecloths that remind us when dinner was a big event.

Big Book Of Favorite Crochet Patterns.......2000-04-05

This "big" book of crochet patterns will indeed become a "favorite" ! With so many and varied projects to try there is something for everyone ,whether you are new to crochet or an old hand, this book will whet your appetite !Ranging from motifs,doilies,placemats through to tablecloths ,all these patterns have the old~time heirloom appeal that is such a joy to make, for yourself, or as gifts for your loved ones !

Big Book of Filet Crochet: Beautiful Filet Designs to Dress Up Your Home!

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Big Book of Filet Crochet - I love it.

Big Book of Filet Crochet: Beautiful Filet Designs to Dress Up Your Home!
Brenda Stranton
Manufacturer: Annie's Attic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1596350601

Product Description

The beauty of filet crochet comes alive in your home as soon as you open this impressive collection of 25 timeless patterns. You'll want to crochet them all as accents for your home or as gifts for that special loved one. No crochet collection is complete without this volume, which features projects for novice and experienced crocheters alike.

Customer Reviews:

Big Book of Filet Crochet - I love it. .......2006-01-15

Searched and searched for a book like this for my mother. Gave it as a gift and she loves it - good price and lots of great patterns.

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Great BIG Crochet Afghan Book

Manufacturer: The Needlecraft Shop
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The Big Book of Holiday Crochet (876514)

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The Big Book of Holiday Crochet (876514)
Annie's Attic
Manufacturer: DRG Publishing
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ASIN: 1596350873

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This wonderful book has 46 terrific projects to crochet for the holidays!

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Big Book of Scrap Crochet Afghans

Manufacturer: House of White Birches
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1592170048

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From ripples to reversibles, mile-a-minutes to motifs, and plaids to one-piece wonders, these beautiful afghans will turn yarn scraps into colorful and creative works of art.

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Big and beautiful

Great Big Crochet Afghan Book
American School of Needlework
Manufacturer: American School of Needlework/Asn Pub.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Quick and Cozy Afghans

ASIN: 1590120000

Book Description

This impressive full color collection offers 47 cozy crochet afghans in many different styles, textures and color combinations. Includes innovative ideas for every home using a variety of beautiful readily-available yarns.

Customer Reviews:

Big and beautiful.......2007-03-22

This is one of the best afghan books i have seen. The designs in this book are georgeous and include granny squares, ripples, mile-a minute, filet, 3d florals and even one for double ended hooks.
There are a couple of patterns suitable for baby and children's throws, including a cute kitten stitch.
Each pattern has a lovely coloured photograph, easy to follow instructions and charts where necessary. A small basic stich guide and filet review is included in the back.
The book has 47 patterns in total.

McCall's Big Book of Knit and Crochet for Home and Family (Chilton Needlework Series)

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McCall's Big Book of Knit and Crochet for Home and Family (Chilton Needlework Series)

Manufacturer: Chilton Book Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0801972531

Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks the Early Summer Garden a guide to Growing and Cooking the Home Gardeners Seasonal Favorites
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Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks the Early Summer Garden a guide to Growing and Cooking the Home Gardeners Seasonal Favorites
Perla Meyers
Manufacturer: New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988
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ASIN: B000NXTJ4W

A Guide to the Spring and Early Summer Flora of the Piedmont, North Carolina, 6th Revised Edition
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A Guide to the Spring and Early Summer Flora of the Piedmont, North Carolina, 6th Revised Edition
H.L. Blomquist
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ASIN: B000WL2HV2

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A Guide to the Spring and Early Summer Flora of the Piedmont, North Carolina, 6th Revised Edition

NATURE IN THE GARDEN: WILD LIFE AT OUR DOORS: EARLY DAYS TO EARLY SUMMER.

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NATURE IN THE GARDEN: WILD LIFE AT OUR DOORS: EARLY DAYS TO EARLY SUMMER.
Edward. Step
Manufacturer: Frederick Warne
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JSKW24

Late spring and early summer 2006.(Poor Will's Almanack) : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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Late spring and early summer 2006.(Poor Will's Almanack) : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000FI994U
Release Date: 2006-04-20

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 5027 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Late spring and early summer 2006.(Poor Will's Almanack)
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 90 Issue: 3 Page: 110(6)

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Poor Will's almanac for late spring and early summer.(Calendar): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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Poor Will's almanac for late spring and early summer.(Calendar): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Will Felker
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00082C76K
Release Date: 2005-07-31

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 6051 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Poor Will's almanac for late spring and early summer.(Calendar)
Author: Will Felker
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: 88 Issue: 3 Page: 103(7)

Article Type: Calendar

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Poor Will's Countryside Almanac for late spring and early summer 2005. : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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Poor Will's Countryside Almanac for late spring and early summer 2005. : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000AJQN8O
Release Date: 2005-07-21

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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 4837 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Poor Will's Countryside Almanac for late spring and early summer 2005.
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: 89 Issue: 3 Page: 104(6)

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Poor Will's Countryside Almanack for late spring and early summer 2007.(Calendar): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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Poor Will's Countryside Almanack for late spring and early summer 2007.(Calendar): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PM8DRU
Release Date: 2007-04-20

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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 4849 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Poor Will's Countryside Almanack for late spring and early summer 2007.(Calendar)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 91 Issue: 3 Page: 106(6)

Article Type: Calendar

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Early Summer Garden (Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks)

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Early Summer Garden (Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks)
Perla Meyers
Manufacturer: Fireside
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671633635

Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks - Early Summer Garden

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Burpee's American Harvest Cookbooks - Early Summer Garden
Perla Meyers
Manufacturer: Fireside
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O6548S

Product Description

125 Brain Games for Babies is filled with enjoyable ways to lay the groundwork for your baby's future. It is packed with everyday opportunities to contribute to the brain development of children from birth through twelve months. The games all use simple things found around the home or classroom. Each game has an annotation on the latest brain research, and a discussion of the ways the activity will promote brain power in your baby. These simple games create the brain connection needed for future learning while you are having fun!

Customer Reviews:

Don't buy 120 things you do naturally & 5 minor things you don't.......2006-08-12

What a waste of trees to make this book. 120 things you do naturally & 5 minor, unimportant things you don't. DON'T BELIEVE THE REVIEWS WITH MORE THAN ONE STAR. ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS WRITTEN BEFORE MINE except one have only reviewed books by this author, all that they give high grades for, most likely FRIENDS OF THE AUTHOR. If there are other reviews by them check the date, it will be after my posting. I checked their reviews because I couldn't believe anyone would give this book 5 stars. Some "games" listed are and I am quoting "Let's Watch" this is where the baby just watches whatever is happening around her. "Diaper Song" sing to your baby as you change its diaper, the pages brain research section states "singing to babies facilitates genuine bonding between adult and child". There are about a dozen different games of peek-a-boo offered. You can play it with a loud voice or try singing peek-a-boo. For a real change of pace you can put a puppet on your hand to hide for peek-a-boo or any number of ways you already play peek-a-boo. Only buy this book if you're looking for clutter for your bookcase.

Useful book of neat baby games.......2003-08-01

I have 125 Brain Games for Babies and love it. It has many little games that I knew but had forgotten about; but it has many more that I never would have come up with. It does a good job of simply explaining the specifics of brain development and itýs importance in the first months of a childýs life. This is a good, handy basic book for a new parent.

Easy, structured play with your baby.......2003-02-03

I thought this book was a nice way to do simple activities that stimulated various senses with my baby. I also worked part-time and I gave it to my nanny when I was away to give her ideas of things to do, which she really enjoyed. I liked the specific reasearch linked with each activity to help me understand why a particular activity was helpful. While some of the activities were things I was doing, many were new and I just liked having an easy reference to grab when I wanted to do something I might not have thought about. I also think it's a nice gift for a new Mom.

Great for first time parents.......2001-05-23

This is a nice little book for first time parents who aren't always so sure how to 'intelligently' entertain the new little person in their lives. Everybody wants their child to become the smartest and best they can be but find it sometimes difficult to figure out how exactly to promote that in the first few months. This book gives some nice and simple ideas that anyone can follow to hopefully get a few extra smiles out of their babies.

Overpriced, but pretty good.......2001-04-17

Considering the content of this book, it is really not worth the fifteen dollars listed on the cover. It consists of games and activities that are basically traditional; the sorts of things that most mothers do with their babies. Five to ten dollars at most would have been a much more reasonable price.

However, it is not a bad book at all. Contrary to what the previous reviewers said, parents will not automatically know all of these games. Granted, I would definitely have done some of the things mentioned in the book with my child anyway (for example, holding the baby and making faces), but many of the other games may expand the parent's "bag of tricks" or inspire new ideas in them, and there's nothing wrong with that!

The best thing about the book is that it emphasizes the importance of human affection and interaction in promoting brain development, rather than expensive toys or gadgets. So go ahead and purchase it if you find it on sale, or take it out of the library. Just getting a few good games or tips will make it worth your time.

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