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Layla's Day of Smiles: Exploring Balance, Feelings, and First Steps
Paperback
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ISBN13: 9781972087480
Publisher: Keepsake Verse Studio
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Layla's Day of Smiles: Exploring Balance, Feelings, and First Steps is a gentle, developmentally rich picture book designed for babies and toddlers, blending early STEM concepts with social emotional learning through everyday experiences. The story follows Layla through a single, meaningful day as she smiles, crawls, wobbles, stands, giggles, and rests, all with the steady encouragement of her Mama and the playful curiosity of a blonde wire haired terrier named Einstein.
Set across familiar environments such as the living room, kitchen, outdoor spaces, and bedtime routines, the narrative reflects real early childhood experiences that support physical development, emotional bonding, and cognitive growth. Through simple, rhythmic language and warm, inviting scenes, young readers are introduced to foundational ideas including balance, coordination, cause and effect, resilience, and learning through repetition and rest.
The book also emphasizes the importance of connection, showing how responsive caregiving, shared smiles, and patient support help children feel safe as they explore new skills. A What We Learned section and interactive caregiver guided activities extend the experience beyond the story, encouraging playful engagement and reinforcing developmental milestones.
Ideal for ages 0 to 4, this book is well suited for families, early learning settings, and therapeutic environments. Layla's Day of Smiles offers a reassuring reminder that growth unfolds through love, practice, and everyday moments of joy.
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