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Books in My First Reading Book series

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

    Janet Brown, Ken Morton

    Paperback (Armadillo, Dec. 7, 2013)
    A freshly and lively retelling of a timeless fairy tale in a large fun format, featuring bright and imaginative drawings throughout and interactive learning pages at the end.
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  • Deep, Dark Wood

    Conrad Mason

    Hardcover (Usborne Books, )
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  • My First Book of Animals

    Emma Hill

    Board book (Firefly Books, Jan. 16, 2014)
    Animals are extraordinarily appealing to the youngest children. Their curiosity about other living creatures offers ample opportunity for fun and learning. My First Book of Animals presents a variety of animals in brightly colored photographs, and also provides an opportunity to learn animal body parts and colors: black and white cow with big ears and a tail rooster with feathers and a red comb duck with yellow feet dog with floppy ears donkey and its tail shiny yellow and green goldfish black and white cat white horse with a tail colorful parrot with long tail feathers rabbit and its big ears white sheep goat and its horns and ears. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.
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  • My First Magic Book: 50 fun tricks and illusions for children aged 7 years +

    Paul Megram

    Paperback (CICO Books, July 10, 2014)
    Find out all you need to know about getting started with magic.Start with Card Tricks and keep people guessing with the Tricks with Everyday Objects, such as the fantastic banana split trick and the coin under a handkerchief illusion. Move on to the head-scratching Puzzlers, like the rattling matchbox or the chicken, fox, and corn trick—these guessing games will leave your friends and family amazed and bewildered. Confuse your friends further with the knotty problems in the Betchas chapter, and the joke’s on them with the Stunts ’n’ Pranks, where they can be a part of the trick with the cable ties or the wooden spoon illusion. With handy hints and tips from professional magician Paul Megram, My First Magic Book will amuse and delight every aspiring young magician.
  • My First Book of Things That Go

    Alain Grée

    Hardcover (Button Books, May 12, 2015)
    Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under GMC’s exciting new imprint, Button Books, My First Book of Things That Go features Alain Grée’s stunning vintage illustrations on every page.Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My First Book of Things That Go is a robust, wipe-able board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning about the many different types of vehicles fun and absorbing for young children and toddlers.
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  • The Gingerbread Man

    Alison Kelly

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    The classic story of The Gingerbread Man retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the old lady's oven, the whole village is soon chasing after him. First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
  • Opposite World

    Agnese Baruzzi

    Board book (Sterling Publishing, May 23, 2017)
    A colorful and captivating early concept book—illustrated in Agnese Baruzzi’s inimitable style! First the bird is IN the cage; then the happy bird is flying OUT. The egg is round and WHOLE; then it’s BROKEN. (And delicious!) Kids will master the complex concept of opposites with this entertaining board book.
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  • Baba Yaga the Flying Witch

    Susanna Davidson

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2008)
    Baba Yaga the Flying WitchThis is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Based upon a Russian folk tale, the story follows Tasha, who is sent into the woods to visit the flying witch Baba Yaga by her evil stepmother, with only a cat, a dog and a magic doll to help her escape. It provides clear and compelling text accompanied by vibrant original illustrations by Sara Rojo. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.
  • My Rectangle Book

    Agnese Baruzzi

    Board book (White Star Kids, April 3, 2018)
    A cute board book that teaches basic shapes with colorful, appealing, everyday items! There are all kinds of rectangles around. Just look at these pictures and see! You’ll find tasty rectangles (a chocolate bar), practical rectangles (a suitcase), rectangles to walk on (a carpet), and rectangles that drive by (a truck). Kids will have fun learning about this shape!
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  • My First Counting Book: Navy

    Cindy Entin

    Board book (Applesauce Press, May 28, 2013)
    This beautifully illustrated counting board book introduces children to the numbers 1 through 10 using poetic prose and colorful illustrations of equipment, uniforms, medals, traditions, and other mementos exclusive to the Navy community.Along with the other books in this series, My First Counting Book: Navy uses a creative rhyming scheme paired with numbers and facts make these books easy to read, and the information memorable and recognizable. The inside back cover of each book provides a key for parents and educators to teach children further information and facts about each item featured. Additionally, the sturdy board book format is perfect for repeated handling by young children. These books are especially meaningful for children in military families and communities.
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  • My First Counting Book: Firefighters

    Cindy Entin, Craig Boldman

    Board book (Applesauce Press, June 24, 2014)
    This beautifully illustrated counting board book introduces children to the numbers 1 through 10 using poetic prose and colorful illustrations of fire fighters, fire trucks, equipment, uniforms, b and other items specific to fire fighters.Along with the other books in this series, My First Counting Book: Firefighters uses a creative rhyme scheme paired with numbers, pictures and facts, making them easy to read and the information memorable and recognizable. With the numbers 1 through 10 incorporated, children will learn about the respectable work of firefighters and how they help keep us safe! The inside back cover of each book provides a key for parents and educators to teach children further information and facts about each item featured. Additionally, the sturdy board book format is perfect for repeated handling by young children. These books are especially meaningful for children, family members and friends of firefighters, as well as for children who aspire to be one!
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  • The Man Who Tried to Save Time

    Phyllis Krasilovsky, Marcia Sewall

    Hardcover (Doubleday, Oct. 1, 1983)
    A man drastically reorganizes his daily routines to save time, only to come to a startling realization.
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