Introduction
Handmade busy books, also known as quiet books, offer toddlers and preschoolers hours of screen-free, educational play through soft, durable, non-toxic felt designed for rich sensory learning. Crafted to heirloom quality and 99% sewn to withstand enthusiastic toddler play, each book features interactive themes such as animals, transportation, numbers, and routines, with activities like matching, counting, puzzles, and pretend play.
Compact, portable, and packaged in a linen or cotton bag, these soft, safe books are ideal for travel, whether in cars, planes, waiting rooms, or on family vacations. Thoughtfully created with child development in mind, they support fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive growth, creativity, and open-ended, imaginative play. Hi Buy Mama prioritises children’s safety by using only non-toxic, eco-friendly materials, ensuring engaging play that parents can trust.
Together We Play Busy Book
Celebrate Singapore’s rich multicultural spirit with this 10-page fabric busy book designed to introduce children to the traditions, festivals, and everyday scenes of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Eurasian communities. Through soft, fully sewn activities featuring festive outfits, family meals, HDB corridors, playground scenes, and more, little ones engage in pretend play, emotional learning, and meaningful conversations about diversity and belonging.
Inspired by the desire to bring more local stories into early learning, this busy book helps children appreciate differences while recognising the beauty of life shared in harmony. Safe, screen-free, and turbulence-friendly with no loose parts, it’s perfect for ages 3–6 and ideal for travel, waiting rooms, or quiet time.
Recommended for ages 3 and above. Adult supervision is required for under 3 due to presence of small parts.
Dimensions: 20 x 20cm
Materials: Felt, cotton, accessories
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
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To clean the busy book, gently use a lint roller for light dirt or wipe with a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild detergent.
- For deeper cleaning, lightly press the book in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly, press out excess water with towels, and air-dry in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
- Avoid machine washing, soaking, rubbing, wringing, heat drying, or dry cleaning. When unsure, always choose the gentlest cleaning method.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Hi Buy Mama is a passion-led brand founded by Faustina and inspired by her toddler “CEO boss baby.” It creates Montessori-aligned, non-toxic felt busy books that nurture open-ended play, fine motor skills, creativity, and cognitive development, while also supporting speech and occupational therapy. Each book is thoughtfully designed and prototyped for long-lasting quality. The brand’s “Raising Resilient Rascals” range, further supports children’s emotional literacy and communication. Rooted in love and community, Hi Buy Mama empowers little ones to learn and grow with confidence, and donates 10% of all sales at The Social Space to UNICEF.
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