Touchy-Feely The Nativity by Fiona Watt - Illustrated by Rachel Wells - Ages 1-4 - Board Book

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Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Board Book. ISBN: 9781805314271. Publisher: Usborne. Age Range: 1-4 years. Overview:. Touchy-Feely The Nativity by Fiona Watt, illustrated by Rachel Wells, gently introduces babies and toddlers to the story of the first Christmas. Part of Usborne's much-loved Touchy-Feely series, this sturdy board book combines soft, tactile patches with simple, rhythmic text. Little fingers can stroke a fluffy donkey, a woolly sheep and a sparkling angel while listening to a warm retelling of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. It's a comforting, sensory-rich introduction to Christmas for the youngest readers, and a lovely addition to any family's festive book collection.. About the Book:. This charming board book retells the traditional Nativity story in simple, reassuring language for babies and young toddlers. Fiona Watt's gentle narration follows a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem, shepherds tending their woolly flock, a glittering angel with outstretched wings, and wise men arriving to visit baby Jesus wrapped in a soft blanket. Rachel Wells' warm, bold illustrations bring each scene to life, while six touch-and-feel patches - four inside the book and two on the cover - invite little hands to explore fur, wool and shimmer as the story unfolds. The interactive format turns a simple retelling into a sensory adventure, encouraging babies to reach out and engage with every page. With just ten sturdy board pages, the book is sized perfectly for small hands and short attention spans, ideal for babies from around twelve months. The calm, reverent tone and repetitive touch elements make this a soothing bedtime or daytime read during the festive season. Parents wanting a meaningful way to introduce the Christmas story to the youngest family members will find this book both educational and comforting. Its durable construction withstands enthusiastic handling, making it a keepsake to bring out each December as part of a family tradition.. Key Benefits:. Six touch-and-feel textured patches encourage sensory exploration and fine motor development.. Sturdy board book pages are built to withstand eager little hands.. Gentle, age-appropriate retelling introduces the Christmas story to babies and toddlers.. Warm, bold illustrations by Rachel Wells bring every character to life.. Compact size is perfect for storytime, travel or stocking fillers.. A lovely keepsake gift for christenings, first Christmases or baby showers.. About the Author:. Fiona Watt is an experienced children's author and editor who has written many bestselling titles for Usborne, including numerous books in the Touchy-Feely series. Her clear, engaging text appeals directly to babies and toddlers, helping shape one of the UK's most popular interactive book ranges. The illustrations are by Rachel Wells, whose warm, characterful artwork brings the Nativity scenes to life for young readers.. Why You'll Love This Board Book:. A tender, tactile introduction to the Christmas story that keeps babies and toddlers engaged from cover to cover. The textured patches spark curiosity, the gentle text soothes at bedtime, and the durable pages promise years of shared festive reading and treasured family traditions.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing reflects the UK edition with ISBN 9781805314271 as shown.