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Catch the Ball is a lively, interactive picture book by Eric Carle. On each thick board page, a ball on a string dips through a hole beside a brightly illustrated animal. As the reader turns the pages, the ball moves across the cover and down each page, engaging children with the sight of different animals attempting to catch it. The book’s durable board construction and simple, kinetic design make it ideal for babies and toddlers, inviting tactile exploration and repeat play.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eric Carle
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