Books in First Look at Books series

This attractive board book for toddlers in B.E.S. Look at Me series features color illustrations that present animals in naturalistic portrayals, placed in realistic, detail-filled settings. Each book tells a story about a baby animal and its mother, describing in very simple language how the mother animal keeps her baby from getting into trouble. Preschoolers will be delighted by the pictures and entertained when Mom or Dad reads the story aloud.

This board book is die-cut in the shape of the baby tiger depicted in the story.The titles in Barron's charming new Look at Me series of board books for preschool children depict baby animals and their mothers. In each of these charming, simply told stories, the mother animal takes care of her offspring and keeps the baby animal out of trouble. The stories complement full-color illustrations on every page that are handsomely rendered in a naturalistic style. This board book is die-cut in the shape of the baby bunny depicted in their story.

Barron's growing series of Look at Me board books for preschool children tell stories about baby animals and their mothers. In each tale the mother animal takes care of her baby and keeps him out of trouble. The simple but true-to-nature stories of animals tending their babies are complemented with vivid, full-color illustrations on every page. The animals are handsomely rendered in a naturalistic style and placed in realistic, detail-filled settings.

When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved one's death. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The story lines are simple and direct--easily accessible to younger children. There are full-color illustrations on every page.