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Books in My First Time series

  • 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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  • Things to See

    Tiger Tales

    Board book (Tiger Tales., March 5, 2013)
    Encourage a child to observe and explore the world around them with this photographic board book. The simple labels and vibrant photographs help young children practice their vocabulary and develop word-picture associations. Inspire a love of reading by encouraging a child to turn the sturdy tabbed pages and describe what they see.
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  • My First Piano Book

    Genevieve Helsby, Jason Chapman

    Hardcover (Naxos Books c/o Naxos of America, Inc., May 11, 2018)
    Following the success of My First Classical Music Book, author Genevieve Helsby and illustrator Jason Chapman return with My First Piano Book. Bursting with life and humor, this is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the piano, designed first and foremost to inspire. Text and illustrations are so perfectly in tune with each other that every page is a treat to explore. With a cast of animal characters showing what they know (and what they don't!), this truly is both informative and great fun. Book and two CDs, with online music, and narration. Part 1: Why is the Piano So Special? How the piano works and sounds. 23 music tracks including: Bach - Prelude in C; Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21; Joplin - The Entertainer; Debussy - Clair de lune; Faure - Berceuse; John Cage - Perilous Night No. 6; Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1 Part 2: How Do I Play It? A clear introduction to playing the piano. Play along with 12 specially written pieces with Guide Me narration option.
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  • My First Swim Class

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Jill Wachter

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, April 24, 2018)
    Young readers can learn all about what happens at swim class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of swimmers-in-training!It’s the first day of swim class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? In swim class, students learn to blow bubbles, float on their backs, kick their legs, and to only swim when an adult or lifeguard is watching. Young readers will love seeing kids their age practice swimming in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic swim strokes—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.
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  • My First Art Activity Book: 35 easy and fun projects for children aged 7 years +

    Clare Youngs

    Paperback (CICO Books, Feb. 9, 2012)
    Learn how to create your first pieces of art with these 35 brilliant projects!This book will show you all the different ways you can make fabulous pictures that you will be proud of. You’ll find lots of ideas in Pretty Prints—from using sponge cloths to bubble wrap and potatoes. Then have fun trying out the projects in Painting Fun, where you can get messy with the ink blot aliens and wet tissue paper pictures, and create fabulous pictures like the oil pastel owl. In Beach and Vacation Art, you can make use of natural materials that you find while you’re playing, such as driftwood and shells, plus have a go at the seagull postcards to send to your friends. Finally, use scraps of paper, photos, and magazine pages in Paper and Collage Art for super creations, including a photo collage that would be a great gift and homemade picture frames to display all your new pieces of art. All the projects are easy to follow with adorable artworks to guide you along the way; plus, each one has a grade so you can start with the easiest and then move on as your artistic skills develop.
  • My First Ballet Class: A Book with Foldout Pages

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Leyah Jensen

    Hardcover (Little Simon, April 5, 2011)
    Sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli takes readers through their very first day at ballet class! This 9 x 9 paper-over-board book features striking photographs and whimsical drawn images. Cardstock pages with large fold-out panels feature detailed step-by-step instructions for each ballet position. Each cardstock page folds out into a large 18 x 18 inch page that reveals detailed descriptions of actual dance instructions! The story of Miss Lavender and her young ballerinas will entice young readers to emulate their simple movements again and again! Thanks to this interactive book, aspiring ballerinas can practice their dance steps wherever they go!
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  • My First Gymnastics Class

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Laura Hanifin

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, June 14, 2016)
    Young readers can learn all about what happens at gymnastics class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read featuring simple text and photographs of gymnasts-in-training!It’s the first day of gymnastics class: What will it be like? Find out in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Gymnasts wear leotards, stretch, do somersaults and cartwheels, and even walk on a balance beam! Beginning readers getting ready to tumble will love seeing photographs of kids their age practicing each move, learning words like pike, straddle, and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic gymnastics stretches—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision!
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  • First Words

    Tiger Tales

    Board book (Tiger Tales., Sept. 2, 2014)
    This simple lift-the-flap book is packed with first words. The bright, bold photographs and large flaps make learning fun!
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  • My First Library: Three Best-Selling Board Books in a First Library Set

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Develop your child's early learning with DK's My First series, specially designed to captivate a preschooler's attention while laying a foundation for learning. My First books feature bold, bright photographs on white backgrounds — ideal for catching a young child's eye and acting as an introduction to early-learning topics. The collectible My First board books make a great early-learning library and cover a wide variety of topics including trucks, animals, colors, letters, numbers, and first words.My First Library includes My First Words, My First ABC, and My First 123, three visual board books chosen to reflect a young child's interest in learning words, numbers, and colors. The books are packaged together in an attractive slipcover, making sure that the set is easy to carry and stays together.My First board books feature a simple point-and-say layout that builds confidence in children through repeatability and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills. The board book format is durable and easy for young children to hold and carry on their own, and they are designed to hold up to the rough handling that comes with being a toddler's favorite book to "read" alone or with a parent.This revamp of DK's most successful board books series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection of educational information books that children can refer back to again and again, but also offers a first taste of independent learning.
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  • My First Karate Class

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Leyah Jensen

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 13, 2016)
    Beginning readers can learn all about what happens at karate class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of young martial artists-in-training!It’s the first day of karate class. What will it be like? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Karate students wear a uniform called a gi, and learn to block and kick! Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing karate, learning words like obi (the karate belt), and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic karate moves—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.
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  • My First Bilingual 123

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, Sept. 3, 2019)
    Teach your preschool child numbers and encourage learning while reading and having fun together with your My First: 1 2 3 board book, designed to be a toddler favorite and withstand wear and tear from a preschooler.Promueve el interés por los números con este divertido libro con imágenes.Contar objetos desarrolla la competencia matemática Las fotografías contribuyen al conocimiento del mundo
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  • Being Careful with Strangers

    Kate Petty, Lisa Kopper, Jim Pipe

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, Dec. 1, 2008)
    Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.
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