Down by the Bay
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1988

Down by the Bay

By Raffi (Illustrator), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

Part of the Raffi Songs to Read series

Discover whimsical creatures and silly rhymes down by the bay.

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Join a whimsical journey down by the bay, where a bear combs his hair and a goose kisses a moose. This delightful board book, filled with amusing creatures and playful rhymes, captivates young readers while enhancing their language skills. Will you spot the whale with a polka-dot tail? Perfect for singing along, this charming tale invites children to explore the magic of rhythm and repetition. Dive into a world of laughter and learning, where every page turn brings a new surprise. What other quirky creatures will you find down by the bay?

From the publisher

A classic silly song that toddlers know and love, Down by the Bay has been a favorite and best-selling Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ since it was first published in 1988. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing his hair, a goose kissing a moose, and a whale with a polka-dot tail. Very young children will find this book both entertaining and instructive in early language skills such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and will delight in hearing it read or sung aloud to them.

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Format
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 2, 1999
First published
January 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780517800584

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