I had on of these as a child and I loved it. I remember always being slightly confused about where to put the soft book, on the shelf or in a toy bin.
I remember pulling the book into bed with me during quiet times and being fascinated by the Captain Kirk figure inside. I haven't got a clue where that book ended up (I was the first of four) but I wanted one for my kids.
It took forever to finish, but this is what I came up with...
2 kids means either two books or just one mega book in two halves. Much better idea!
Shapes have Velcro on them and the colour printed under the stick on shape.
The presents each have something inside. A few fold down and a few have snaps to undo. The charms are attached by a ribbon, so they don't disappear.
Counting fish.. 1,2,3...
The pocket is sewn on and then I cut fish out of felt.
The clocks hands move around. Attached with a piece of pipe cleaner and a button. It gets them familiar with a clock face... Who knows they might be the last kids to know how to read an analogue clock!
The shirt opens and you can undo and do up the buttons.
Lace up and learn to tie a bow. The panels open and there is a turtle inside.
The lacing is tied to one side, again so it doesn't disappear.
The coloured felt strips are just sewn at one end, they can be woven into a pattern.
Count the buttons on the train. I still think I want to do something more on this page, I just don't know what.
The apples are attached with snaps. You can pick them and put them into the basket.
Hide and seek in the talk grass with super cute fancy buttons.
A little mitten for a little hand. Teaches right or left.
There are usually little puppets of animals who live on the farm. The barn doors close.
A piggy bank with coins to count and figure out sizes and how to read a coin.
Count to nine.
Each door opens to find that number beads attached to ribbon. Count the number of beads and see the numeral that corresponds.
A pocket with a little book and pencil to draw and a zipper and a buckle. The is a fan favourite!
Who doesn't love getting mail?
I had other ideas, but I ran out of time! The kids love it and I always love when they like something I made. It makes my heart warm!
