{"product_id":"thimble-montessori-felt-busy-book-with-zips-buttons-and-handle","title":"Thimble Montessori Felt Busy Book with Zips, Buttons and Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eTwelve felt pages of zips and buttons that a child can work out alone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis soft felt book turns everyday fastenings into something a small child can work out alone. Each page holds a different task, and the book closes up with a handle so it travels from sofa to car to waiting room.\n\nThere is no sound and no screen, just fabric, fingers and patient repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eZips and buttons practised here are the same movements children need when they start dressing themselves. The carry handle and quiet fabric pages make it easy to bring along from sofa to car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eDressing skills, Fine motor control, Independence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastenings — The child opens zippers and works buttons, the same movements needed later for dressing themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor control — Pinching, pulling and pushing small tabs strengthens the fingers used for writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependence — The pages are self-explanatory, so a child can choose a page and keep going without help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 felt activity book with 12 pages, activities on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne felt activity book with 12 pages, with activities on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippers, buttons and felt features to explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle for taking it along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used for calm seated play at home or on the move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck that stitched pieces stay secure as the book is used, and supervise children under 3. Recommended age: 18 months+. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the book to one page and work the zip or button slowly, so your child can see each movement clearly. Then close the book, hand it over and let them find their own way through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259063423269,"sku":"MB-0076","price":549.0,"currency_code":"MAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-busy-board-book-9091266.jpg?v=1793052298","url":"https:\/\/montessoripetals.com\/products\/thimble-montessori-felt-busy-book-with-zips-buttons-and-handle","provider":"Montessori Petals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}