The book looks at different stages of child development since birth and up to three years of age. It discusses the characteristics of each stage and the toys suitable for it. The book presents practical ideas and detailed explanation on making suitable toys from waste material available at home.

MUKAGHA
MY DIARY WITH MY PARENTS IN MY FIRST YEAR OF LIFE

Written by Hanan Karkabi-Jaraisey
Folklore poetry Saoud El Asadi
Art design Seseel Kaheli
Designer Fadhool Mazzawi
Language editor Mona Srouji-Zureq
Advice Al-Tufula Center Staff

Mukagha is the first sound that children pronounce. Researchers have demonstrated that this sound is related to the baby’s feeling of satisfaction. In the Arabic language, the sound receives further importance because it enhances the language development of sounds specific to Arabic. In Palestinian cultural heritage, parents use special games to support the development of this sound and it becomes the first verbal communication between the baby and his/her surroundings. All this has motivated us to choose the name of this book which reflects our approach to combining heritage with new scientific experience.