{"product_id":"9781446312957","title":"Crochet Activity Toys: Amigurumi patterns for interactive toys","description":"\u003cb\u003eA delightful collection of interactive crochet amigurumi toys. Each pattern is designed to spark imagination, develop essential skills, and provide endless hours of fun!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvidence shows that play contributes to the development of important cognitive, motor, emotional and linguistic skills, and has a key role in raising self-confident, creative, and happy children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crochet projects in this collection all have interactive and educational elements that help children meet important developmental milestones in a fun way. Author Svetlana Golova has designed a range of adorable toys which can be played with in different ways to enable children to develop a wide range of skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Sensory Stimulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Toys with textured fabrics and noise-making elements engage multiple senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Motor Skill Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Shape sorters, stacking toys, and threading activities promote fine motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Cognitive Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Interactive elements like sliders and flaps encourage problem-solving and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Social and Emotional Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Engaging in imaginative play with these toys fosters social interaction and emotional expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Language and Literacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Quiet books and story-based toys spark language development and storytelling skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe toys have been designed around popular themes such as farm animals, sea life, dinosaurs and wild animals, and will entertain babies and young children for a number of years. As the child grows older, they will surely become treasured members of a soft toy collection and be passed on through the generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the patterns are written in easy-to-follow US crochet terms, and range from beginner-friendly to more advanced projects so you can gradually build your skills by starting with the simpler designs. No need to worry about complicated stitches or techniques – these toys use basic stitches that are easy to master. Each toy's construction is broken down into simple steps, complete with clear photos to guide you. And if you need a refresher, the General Techniques section has you covered with all the essential crochet know-how.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408009810161,"sku":"9781446312957","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781446312957_p0.jpg?v=1765382309","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446312957","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}