Books in First Look At... series

A visit to the dentist can be a scary experience for younger children. This good-humored story emphasizes the dentist's role as a friend and advisor who ensures that boys and girls have healthy teeth and attractive smiles. This is a new title in the appealing "A First Look At. . ." series. These books encourage preschool and early-grades children, to explore their feelings and talk to parents or other trusted elders about things that bother them. Some problems, like visits to the dentist, are passing and minor and can be solved with relative ease. Others, like dealing with allergies, can range from passing annoyances to something more serious. In all cases, children are encouraged to follow parental and medical advice so that they can engage in normal children's activities. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section follows each story.

My First Look At is an exciting photographic series of picture books for the very young. Every page is a visual treasure trove, packed with clear and colorful photographs of objects both familiar and unfamiliar. A novel approach to learning. Close-up color photographs bring everyday objects to life. Every picture labeled to help develop new word skills.

First Look and Find: Disney Bunnies, published specifically for preschoolers, follows Disney s fluffy and adorable Thumper and friends as they frolic through the seasons in seven vividly drawn scenes from the classic Disney movie Bambi. Each scene suggests six or seven find em items for the child to seek out. Items are carefully positioned in each picture to prevent frustration and encourage a sense of accomplishment for the child. Thumper and friends peek out in every scene, delighting readers at every turn of the page.The book prompts children to: Hunt for spring flowers blooming in a rainy pasture Point out colorful butterflies flitting across the page Find the yummy summertime treats growing in the meadow Locate the animals that call the pond home Search by the light of the moon to find Thumper s forest friends Look for the birds in the autumn leaves Search the snow for Thumper and his family enjoying the winter weatherThe book also suggests seven additional activities for parents and preschoolers to enjoy together. Each focuses on a specific skill, from shape recognition to rhyming and counting.Preschoolers will love using this colorful and sturdy book, which is part of the popular Look and Find series. They will take pride in their ability to: Search, point, and match Make comparisons Discover concepts such as shapes and colors Follow simple directions Read a book aloneThe sturdy board pages are coated to extend the life of the book, while the padded cover is embossed in a high-gloss finish. First Look and Find: Disney Bunnies conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.

Children learn that having respect means treating everyone fairly. But there are some types of respect that each person must earn for themselves--by keeping promises, by being honest in what they say and do, and being polite and respectful to others. Most important of all, boys and girls learn that people who are different deserve just as much respect as close friends. This new title in Barron's growing series of A First Look at . . . books is written especially for preschool and early-grades children. Books in this series feature sensitively written stories that encourage boys and girls to explore their feelings, face new challenges in their lives, and talk to trusted elders about how to deal with things that bother them. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section appears at the end of each book.

Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new addition to Barron's highly acclaimed A First Look At...Series. Everyone feels shy at times, even grown-ups and other children who seem very brave. But excessive shyness may leave children feeling lonely and left out. This book will help children take the first steps toward feeling more confident. The story line is simple and easily accessible to younger children, who will learn that exploring the personal feelings around social issues is a first step in dealing with them. Full-color illustrations on every page.

This new title in Barron's A First Look At series encourages kids of preschool through early school age to understand and overcome problems that might trouble them in social and family relationships. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor on a level that is always understandable to younger children, this book seeks to promote positive interactions among children, parents, and teachers. Thoughtful text is supplemented with child-friendly color illustrations on every page. A two-page How to Use This Book section for parents and teachers appears at the back of each book. A Parent in the Armed Forces speaks to kids about times when a parent in the military is called to active duty to a faraway place. Children are assured that it's normal for them to feel distress and anxiety because of separation from a parent. This title helps children understand that separation is only temporary, and that their Dad or Mom is being called to perform an important service for which the child should be especially proud.