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Books in First Times series

  • First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide

    . Editors Of Creative Publishing International

    Paperback (Quarry Books, June 1, 2014)
    Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. These simple projects will introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern:Rectangular table clothKnife-edge pillowsZipper closuresBaby blanketElastic-waist skirtsElastic-waist pantsT-shirtsApron with pocketsUnlined jacketsWith First Time Sewing, you will soon be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.
  • Doctor

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Why are we going? Will it hurt? Do I need medicine? Reading Doctor with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.
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  • Dentist

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Childs Play Intl Ltd, March 1, 2011)
    What will happen? Will it hurt? Will you stay with me? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.
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  • Learn to Knit Kit: Includes Needles and Yarn for Practice and for Making Your First Scarf-featuring a 32-page book with instructions and a project

    Carri Hammett

    Paperback (Creative Publishing int'l, March 1, 2015)
    With all you need to start knitting your very own scarf, this kit includes a step-by-step, 32-page booklet that contains illustrated instructions for learning basic knitting stiches. Even if you're a beginner, when you're done with this kit, you'll have a warm and cozy wool scarf and the knowledge to make more!Knitting expert and designer Carri Hammet will teach you about knitting tools and materials and all the basic knitting techniques. There are instructions for knitting a scarf as well as three bonus projects!The Learn to Knit Kit also comes with 200 yards of medium-weight yarn for practice, a set of US size 9 single-point knitting needles, a yarn needle, and 250 yards of smooth wool yarn for your scarf project. The simple, striped scarf is as stylish as it is easy to knit!
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  • Hospital

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2011)
    How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.
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  • Vet

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2011)
    How will they help? Will it hurt them? How will be carry him? Reading Vet with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.
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  • My First Visit to London

    Rebecca Hunter

    Hardcover (Evans Brothers Ltd, )
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  • Going to a Restaurant

    Melinda Beth Radabaugh

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 24, 2003)
    Answers kids' common questions about going to a restaurant, including: What is a restaurant? What kinds of restaurants are there? Where will you go? Who works in a restaurant? What is on the table? What do you do in a restaurant? How do you get your food?
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  • Baby Sitter

    Jessica Stockham, Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Will I like my babysitter? Will we have fun? How long will they stay? Reading Baby Sitter with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
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  • Big Day Out

    Jessica Stockham, Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Feb. 1, 2010)
    How long will it take? What will we do? What happens if I get lost? Reading Big Day Out with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
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  • Nursery

    Jess Stockham

    Board book (Child's Play International, Feb. 1, 2010)
    How will I know what to do? Will they be friendly? Will I enjoy it? Reading Nursery with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
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  • We're Moving

    Heather Maisner, Kristina Stephenson

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 11, 2004)
    This charming new picture book series of heartwarming stories and illustrations will help prepare young children for new situations. The First-Time Stories series stars six-year-old Amy and her little brother, Ben, who―like all preschool children―have mixed feelings about first-time experiences. These gentle, warmly illustrated stories present a positive message about change and growing up. A must-have addition to every young family's library.We're Moving by Heather Maisner; Illustrated by Kristina StephensonAmy and her little brother, Ben, are moving! Their new house has a big yard to play in, but Amy misses her best friend and the flowers she and Dad planted at their old house.
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