{"product_id":"lets-explore-9798887703787","title":"Let's Explore!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet's Explore! \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Milestones featured in the book include: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Climbing onto furniture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pointing to objects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing names of familiar body parts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Exploring objects in different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pushing and pulling objects using hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Using simple words such as \"uh-oh\" and \"mama\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child's unique pace of growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacked by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the \u003ci\u003eHealthy Milestones\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMayo 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Angela C. Mattke,Rachel Hurd-Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mayo Clinic Press Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 6.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887703787\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby-Preschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Angela C. Mattke\u003c\/b\u003e is a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester, Minnesota. She is the medical editor of \u003ci\u003eMayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child, \u003c\/i\u003eand she consulted on \u003ci\u003eABCs of Taking Care of Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI'm a Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e from Mayo Clinic Press Kids. She is also a pediatric expert contributor to MayoClinic.org. Passionate about connecting with families, she has hosted several Mayo Clinic Children's podcasts and actively shares pediatric insights across Mayo Clinic's social media platforms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Hurd-Wood\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and actress with twenty years of experience in film and TV. Her credits include Peter Pan and she's worked successfully as a screenwriter. She has worked on script development and creative consulting for Goldfinch Studios and has had prose and poetry published in The London Magazine. Often surrounded by young children, she is perfectly placed to know what appeals to them. Her flair for narrative and excellent instinct for what captures children's imagination brings a fresh voice to her writing. She is based in Peterborough in the UK. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEsme Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a Brighton-based illustrator who began her creative journey as a print designer after graduating from the University of Brighton. Her work now focuses on children's book illustration, where she brings stories to life with bold colors, playful compositions, and a strong graphic sensibility. Esme's illustrations are known for their narrative charm and visual clarity, often blending whimsy with emotional depth. She draws inspiration from everyday moments, folklore, and the natural world--especially when accompanied by her beloved pet duck, who has a particular fondness for cucumber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Angela C. 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