From Head to Toe / De la cabeza a los pies

Why This Book?

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books, From Head to Toe/De la cabeza a los pies, a colorful and energetic bilingual board book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes!

Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and donkeys can kick their legs. And so can you! Throughout this interactive book, the animals of From Head to Toe invite young readers to copy their antics as they play.

Through Carle’s vibrant collages and simple instructions, children will learn the importance of listening, exercising, and taking on a new challenge. Join the giraffes, monkeys, donkeys, seals, and more for a frolicking, fun adventure. In dual language form, it introduces bilingual vocabulary through whole-body learning.

Montessori Connections

• Practical Life & Sensorial: Grace and courtesy lessons—learning to follow movement commands.
• Language: 3-part cards with body parts in English and Spanish.
• Math & Order: Sequence movement commands (stand, turn, bend).
• Art & Expression: Children draw self-portraits and label body parts in both languages.

Music & Movement
Sing commands in English and Spanish: “Bend your knees / Dobla tus rodillas.”

Family Connections
Invite families to play Simon Says (Simón dice) at home in both languages.

Montessori Big Idea
Supports movement and self-awareness while reinforcing bilingual vocabulary.

Try This at Home
Practice one new action each night (clap, stomp, wave) in English and Spanish before bedtime.

Final Thought
This book gets children moving, listening, and laughing—all while learning language through action.