Sophie la girafe: Sophie Goes to Sleep

Description

Wind down for the night with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for bedtime success. Sophie is getting ready to go to bed. Join her in her calming night-time routine for one last book before the lights go out. This short story is perfect for reading aloud with babies and toddlers. Each scene presents first words from around the home, making it the ideal book for little ones just starting to talk, while textured pages will engage even the youngest babies' senses. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips for bedtime success, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books. Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift.

Sophie la girafe first went into production on May 25th 1961 - also known as Saint Sophie's Day. The product was named after the saint, and was an immediate success. By simple word of mouth, the little giraffe's fame spread. From then on, generations of children around the world have loved hearing Sophie squeak whenever they press her tummy or head! Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide. To this day, Sophie still looks exactly the same, and is produced using the same traditional techniques. She is made from 100% natural rubber derived from the latex of the hevea tree, in a process that involves more than 14 natural operations. Sophie returns to bookshelves in this brand-new range of beautiful board books.

This isn't something I would have normally have bought but Hermione loved reading it with Persephone. It is short and sweet, with pictures of various bedtime related things to point out and learn the words for. Aimed at babies, made of fairly sturdy stuff so can handle a mild chewing... -- Zoe P * The Green Parent *