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A celebration of baby’s first-year milestones with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.Let’s Move! is a joyful celebration of the incredible growth that happens in a baby’s first year. Co-written by Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book is designed to support both babies and their grownups. With fun interactive features, each page encourages movement, exploration, and bonding—while gently guiding parents through key developmental milestones from 6 to 12 months.Milestones featured in the book include:Smiling at the sound of a familiar voiceUsing simple signs (e.g., “milk,” “all done”)Playing peek-a-booCrawlingPulling to standUsing a pincer gripEngaging in social playExpressing with exclamations like “uh-oh!”Let’s Move! highlights the wonder of early childhood development in a reassuring, joyful way. Expert insights help caregivers understand what to expect, while also emphasizing that every child grows at their own pace—and that’s something to celebrate.Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

An interactive celebration of toddlers’ curiosity and independence with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.Let’s Explore! is a delightful journey through the world of toddler discovery, designed for children ages 12 to 18 months. Co-written by Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this board book is designed to support both toddlers and their grownups through relatable scenes and gentle guidance.  Whether it’s climbing onto a chair at the doctor’s office, pointing to body parts, or choosing a sticker for being brave, each page encourages exploration, confidence, and connection. With simple language and colorful illustrations, Let’s Explore! helps caregivers recognize and celebrate key developmental milestones in a toddler’s everyday world. Milestones featured in the book include: Climbing onto furniture Pointing to objects Recognizing names of familiar body parts Exploring objects in different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping) Pushing and pulling objects using hands Using simple words such as “uh-oh” and “mama” Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child’s unique pace of growth. Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

An interactive celebration of toddlers’ growing social and communication skills with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.Let’s Talk! is a vibrant celebration of the social and language milestones toddlers experience between 18 and 24 months. Co-created with Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book is designed to support both toddlers and their grownups. Through colorful scenes and relatable moments—like stacking blocks, playing pretend, and learning to take turns—this book encourages early conversations, emotional expression, and social connection. With simple phrases and familiar routines, Let’s Talk! helps kids reach key developmental milestones, while having fun along the way.Milestones featured in the book include:Using simple phrases Using two- to four-word sentences Recognizing names of parts of the body Recognizing names of familiar people and objects Learning to take turns Playing socially with other children Showing a preference for certain people and toys Walking alone Singing and dancing Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child’s unique pace of growth. Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

An interactive celebration of toddlers’ physical and emotional growth, featuring playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and hands-on mechanisms. Created in partnership with Mayo Clinic pediatric experts.Let’s Play! is a joyful exploration of the movement, coordination, and play milestones toddlers experience between 2 and 2 1/2 years. Co-created with Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book invites children and their grown-ups to discover the fun and challenges of play—whether climbing, sliding, balancing, or making new friends. Through colorful scenes and relatable moments like building castles, racing down slides, and trying again after a tumble, Let’s Play! encourages physical activity, emotional expression, and perseverance. With simple phrases and familiar play routines, Let’s Play helps kids reach key developmental milestones, while celebrating the joy of movement and social connection.Milestones featured in the book include:ClimbingPulling, pushing, and balancing RunningEngaging in parallel and interactive playInteractive playImitating behavior of othersBeginning make-believe playRecognizing names of familiar people, objects, and body partsClimbing onto and down from furnitureExpert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child’s unique pace of growth.Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

An interactive celebration of toddlers’ imagination and creative play, featuring playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and hands-on mechanisms. Created in partnership with Mayo Clinic pediatric experts.Let’s Imagine! invites children and their grownups to explore the magic of pretend play and creative thinking. Co-created with Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book follows children as they bundle up for snowy adventures, build snowpeople, and imagine their creations coming to life. Through whimsical scenes—like dancing with Frostine the snowwoman, sledding down hills, and making snow angels—Let’s Imagine! encourages children to dream big, express themselves, and connect with loved ones. With simple phrases and familiar routines, this book supports key developmental milestones while celebrating the wonder of imagination.Milestones featured in the book include:Using imaginationDancingGetting dressed independentlyThrowingCarrying items while walkingHand and finger skill milestonesSpeaking in sentences of five to six wordsBacked by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic