Walking out of the hospital, with firstborn in hand, we all look for some type of “instructions.” Low and behold, someone, well two people, did it. They wrote The Baby Owner’s Manual. But being past that first stage, I’m more intrigued by their second venture, a book about ways to entertain and teach baby new tricks.

I’m feeling a little guilty about all the tube my tot has been watching over the winter, so I’m glad to have discovered The Baby Owner’s Games & Activities Book by Lynn Rosen and Joe Borgenicht. It’s chock full of fun ways to help babies 0-36 months old develop their physical and mental skills.

$11.50 at Amazon.