From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

From Head to Toe by Eric Carle (1997) – Interactive Picture Book for Movement & Confidence

In this energetic and uplifting classic from Eric Carle, a colorful parade of animals invites young children to join in the fun by imitating simple body movements. Each spread features an animal demonstrating an action—from turning the head (penguin), bending the neck (giraffe), waving hands (monkey), stomping feet (donkey), to wiggling toes (parrot)—followed by the playful question: "Can you do it?" Children enthusiastically respond, "I can do it!" building pride and self-confidence with every page.

The book progresses from head to toe, teaching basic body parts, listening skills, focus, following instructions, and the joy of physical activity—serving as the "ABCs of dancing, gymnastics, and other sports." Eric Carle's signature hand-painted collage illustrations burst with brilliant colors, bold patterns, textures, and clean white backgrounds, showing multiethnic children and animals in lively, energetic poses. In a delightful twist, the final scene reverses roles: a child wiggles their toe and challenges the parrot!

Perfect for read-alouds, group storytime, classroom movement breaks, or active play at home, this interactive gem gets kids clapping, stomping, waving, and moving while celebrating their growing abilities. Available in sturdy board book format (ideal for toddlers) and oversized paperback for sharing.

Key Features:

• Interactive call-and-response format encourages participation and "I can do it!" affirmations
• Teaches body parts, simple movements, listening, and physical confidence
• Vibrant cut-paper collage artwork in bright, striking colors
• No traditional plot—just pure, joyful action and imitation
• Recommended for ages 2–6 (board book for younger readers, picture book for preschoolers)
• A fun, movement-based companion to Carle's other classics

Get everyone moving, laughing, and feeling capable with this brilliantly simple, powerfully engaging book that turns reading into active play!

《從頭到腳》 – 艾瑞‧卡爾（Eric Carle）1997互動繪本

在這本充滿活力與正能量的經典之作中，艾瑞‧卡爾用一連串色彩繽紛的動物，邀請小讀者一起模仿各種簡單的身體動作。每頁動物先示範動作—例如企鵝轉頭、長頸鹿彎脖子、猴子揮手、驢子跺腳，到鸚鵡扭腳趾—然後問：「你做得到嗎？」孩子們開心地回答：「我做得到！」透過每一次模仿，孩子建立自信與成就感。

故事從頭到腳依序介紹身體部位，教導傾聽、專注、遵從指示及運動樂趣，被譽為「舞蹈、體操及其他運動的ABC」。卡爾標誌性的手繪拼貼插圖充滿鮮豔色彩、大膽圖案、豐富質感與乾淨白底，呈現多元族裔的孩子與動物生動活潑的姿勢。最後一頁巧妙反轉：一個孩子扭動腳趾，反問鸚鵡「你做得到嗎？」增添趣味！

非常適合親子共讀、團體故事時間、教室動起來活動或家中遊戲，讓孩子邊讀邊拍手、跺腳、揮手、扭動，享受身體律動的快樂。提供堅固厚紙板版（適合幼兒）及大開本平裝版方便分享。

主要特點：

• 互動問答格式，鼓勵參與並強化「我做得到！」自信語
• 學習身體部位、簡單動作、傾聽與體能自信
• 鮮豔拼貼風格插圖，色彩明亮、充滿活力
• 無傳統劇情—純粹快樂的動作模仿與互動
• 適合2–6歲（厚紙板版適合更小寶寶，繪本版適合幼稚園）
• 卡爾經典系列的動感好夥伴

讓孩子動起來、笑出來、自信滿滿！這本簡單卻強大的互動書，把閱讀變成快樂的體能遊戲！