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INDESTRUCTIBLE NURSERY RHYME BOOK SET
$25.00
community voted (354 votes)
Baby-Proofed Books
Babies aren't always the sweet, gentle creatures they are perceived to be. Especially when books are involved.
With IndestructiblesTM, however, babies and books can peacefully co-exist. These books are built for the way babies 'read': with their eyes as well as their hands and mouths! As the name suggests, these virtually indestructible and undeniably cute books are made from the same paper-like material used in shipping envelopes, which means it's 100% baby-proof: chew-proof, drool-proof, and rip-proof. Not only will these books resist tearing and gummy mouths, but they're also completely washable! Made in China.
Featuring energetic, colorful and beautiful paintings of classic nursery rhymes in exotic locales by Jonas Sickler, these simple and lovely books are completely visual and have no words throughout the story (they appear only on the back cover), which allows for plenty of imaginative storytelling from mom or dad. Indestructibles are intentionally wordless in order to encourage dialogic reading, or "natural conversation," between parent and baby. Dialogic helps an infant develop early literacy skill such as phonological awareness, vocabulary and narrative skills.
Set of five includes:
- Frere Jacques
- Hickory Dickory Dock
- Old Macdonald Had a Farm
- Mary Had a Little Lamb- Humpty Dumpty
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- Item ID: 21121
- Age Recommendation: 0+
- Materials: polyethylene
- 7" L x 7" W
- 100% machine washable and dishwasher safe. Printed on a synthetic material made from non-toxic, flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers. It feels like paper, but liquid water cannot pass through it and it is very difficult to tear.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
354 votes * 44 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
We've all heard the rhymes, but now you can see them too! These kid-friendly, indestructible books feature colorful renditions of classic nursery rhymes painted by Jonas Sickler, so grownups can tell the story as baby looks at the pages, and kids can make up their own stories using the images as they grow. Do you know a little one that would love this durable collection?
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
So adorable! Love that its a set! Great gift idea!
Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!
Classics made in China.......too expensive
Mary Margaret
Vote: Thumbs up!
First, I love that someone has finally done this and made baby books for babies. "Chew proof and drool proof" is right. Secondly, I like the overall look of these books. Mary looks African and not like the typical blonde haired blue eyed little girl we usually see. There seems to be other diversity as well. When you have a blended family with kids adopted from different locations around the world it is nice for them to see things that they can relate to as well. Nicely done.
Liz
Vote: Thumbs up!
My son got one of these when he was an infant and it was awesome. A set of six for $25 is a good price since I paid $6 for the one.
Karin
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great old traditional stories that are getting lost these days. I'd buy them in a second for my nieces and others baby gifts.
Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!
I would not feel comfortable giving this item to a baby. How many problems have there been with items made in China?
Love the idea, but the fact that this baby product was made in China is a deal killer for me. Would not purchase this for my nephews.
Rebecca
Vote: Thumbs up!
I wish they had this out three years ago for my daughter who loves books but teethed on them! Not a huge fan of the illustrations, tho.
Malorie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Ugh... Is EVERYTHING made in China?
holly
Love the idea of these, but for $25 you can get them Made in the USA. Shame on you uncommongoods
Mary
Vote: Thumbs up!
I agree with other comments, why is everything made in China? They are really cute!
mabra
Vote: Thumbs up!
I wish they had had these when my kids where little.
Yvonne
Vote: Thumbs up!
Nice gift for a young child. Can be cleaned up after they spill or chew on them. GREAT!
David
Vote: Thumbs up!
Priced right for a gift. Great for throwing in the pile of books already acumulated. Sounds like a good tactile adventure and they taste good too!
Caitlin
Vote: Thumbs down!
I don't like that it's made in china...
Michael
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great set for your young children
Norma
Vote: Thumbs down!
Made in China?!!!!!!!
Susan
made in China... I would not buy it
sharon
Vote: Thumbs up!
The key is that they are indestructible!
Massee
Vote: Thumbs up!
I want them, just not to be made in china. Bummer.
Helen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very expensive!!!
Stephanie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I would buy this as a gift. Good price.
Shahla
Vote: Thumbs up!
I would buy this for my child. Good price!
Traci
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are GREAT! Perfect for teething, curious babies. I have three of these already, but would still buy the entire set to have extras.
Joan
Vote: Thumbs down!
Plastic toy from China?? Not a great idea.
Lauren
Vote: Thumbs down!
Would buy if they were made in the US for that price.
Marcy
I'm torn on the un-tearable books. We have some of their other titles, and they do hold up well. I also like that the illustrations reflect diversity. But, these illustrations are not especially suited to little babies, who are often drawn to photos and crisp, clean illustrations of familiar animals and objects, rather than these sorts of cartoon-y collages.
Karen
Vote: Thumbs down!
Nice idea and nice price. But plastic from China in a baby's mouth?? Not happening!
Patricia
Vote: Thumbs down!
Cute books for the tiny ones, but way too pricey
Amber
Vote: Thumbs down!
GREAT idea, but I really don't like the look of them books.
Yanina
Vote: Thumbs up!
Awesome and very cute! My kid destroyed so many books when he was a baby, I wish I had these at the time :)
Lauren
Vote: Thumbs down!
not really all that unique, made in China and it seems like some cultural aspects are just thrown in. "Mary had a little lamb....in Africa!" would give kids the idea that being in africa is different and strange, rather than normalizing other cultures for them.
Jan
Vote: Thumbs down!
Made in China.
tina
Vote: Thumbs down!
Love the idea of the material, being indestructible, droof proof
Paula
Vote: Thumbs down!
cute, but again, made in China
Melissa
Vote: Thumbs down!
Issues with poor quality materials from products made in China would not be something I would want to give to my children.
Kate
Vote: Thumbs down!
Lead paint. Enough said. As great as these books may be, I would never be comfortable giving these to my niece or any other child. When it comes to kids, Made in USA is extra important.
Kip
Vote: Thumbs up!
Awesome. I don't know how many books my daughter has destroyed in her short life so anything to keep them around longer is worth it.
celine
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not loving the made in china aspect.
librarian
Vote: Thumbs up!
good price, good subject matter
Emma
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great idea
Michele
Vote: Thumbs up!
I think these are great and I am in agreement about the black mary. Hello people we r not all lilly white. we are Americans... we have culture.
Parris
Vote: Thumbs up!
Other than the "Made in China" (which is hard to avoid nowadays) ...I think this is a great idea! I would totally have bought for my kids ...And pass them down!