Books in First series

"Momma, what happens if all the water goes away?" a worried Elee asks her mother. "You must follow the Big Shining Star," her mother replies. Baby Elee soon finds she must follow her mother's instructions-on her own-until she meets her friend Kubu and some other brave little animals. Follow them on their journey to the great waterhole. Can Elee be brave as she leads her friends across the savannah, where menacing hyenas await? Will the animal babies ever find their mothers, and the life-giving water they so need?

How many sides does a square have? What circular things do you like to eat? Can you find the cubes in a pile of toys? Kids will enjoy exploring a variety of shapes, from simple rectangles like a door, book, and box to a star-shaped badge and a cylindrical drum. Colorful photos and simple questions encourage learning, and introduce young children to a basic concept in a fun, friendly way.

Big like an elephant, small like a button; tall like some children, and short like others: toddlers will enjoy this simple, entertaining introduction to sizes. Appealing photos filled with kids, toys, animals, and other familiar objects make the basic concept easily understandable and fun, while questions on every page help develop vocabulary and speech.

What first words should a baby learn? Words about themselves, family, fun things (like toys!), and home, sweet home! Enhance their vocabulary with words for food and clothes; bedtime and bath; animals and vehicles, and much more. Colorful photos and simple questions build language skills, and introduce young children to a basic concept in a friendly way.