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  • First Look at Aircraft - a Smithsonian First Look Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Susan Eaddy

    Board book (Soundprint, Dec. 15, 2008)
    Children will learn about all things that fly! From airplanes to hot air balloons, children are bound to enjoy the lively clay artwork and real-life photographs.Book Features:- colorful illustrations and large photographs- 16 sturdy board pages- Appropriate for ages 18 months - 5 yrs- Dimensions: 7 x 7 inches
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  • Disney Princess First Look and Find

    Julia Lobo, Warner McGee, Disney Storybook Artists

    Board book (Phoenix Intl Pubns Inc, Dec. 2, 2008)
    First Look and Find: Disney Princess, conceived and designed for preschoolers, follows the Disney princesses through seven vividly drawn scenes from classic Disney tales. Each scene suggests six or seven “find ’em” items for the child to seek out. Items have been carefully positioned in each picture to prevent frustration and encourage a sense of accomplishment for the child.A beautiful Disney princess takes center stage in every scene, delighting readers at every turn of the page. First Look and Find: Disney Princess prompts children to:Help Belle from Beauty and the Beast locate her beloved books in the castle library.Help Sleeping Beauty’s Briar Rose and the good fairies find their tools and gadgets.Discover who is singing to The Little Mermaid’s Ariel and Prince Eric.Find the musical instruments the seven dwarves have hidden from Snow White.Help Pocahontas discover Meeko’s treasures.Track down Cinderella’s friendly helpers.Join Jasmine in pointing out the people in Aladdin’s parade.The book, from the popular Look and Find series, 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 book. 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 alone.The sturdy board pages are coated to extend the life of the book, and the high-gloss padded cover is embossed with sparkling design accents. First Look and Find: Disney Princess conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.
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  • My First Look and Find: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

    Editors of Publications International Ltd.

    Hardcover (Perseus, May 1, 2008)
    In My First Look and Find: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and his friends at Mickey Mouse Clubhouse are busy with spring cleaning. When the dust they raise makes Donald Duck sneeze, he bumps into the April Shower Maker. This sets off a series of events that sends the famous Disney characters on a quest to find a missing part of the machine. The following characters make appearances in this book for preschoolers: Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Goofy Pluto Donald Duck Daisy DuckWhile the friends conduct their search throughout the pages of this book, young readers go on a hunt of their own. Every two-page spread displays a scenario with a theme and an illustrated list of items for readers to find. The themes include: Disney characters Cleaning tools Things that hold water Tools from past adventures Cloud shapes ToysThis book is part of the popular Look and Find series and is sure to hold toddlers interest while they complete simple search-and-match activities. No reading is required, and additional learning ideas are included for parents to use in working with their children on: Identifying colors and patterns Recognizing rhymes Identifying objects that can fly Naming types of healthy vegetablesFeatures of My First Look and Find: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse include: A soft, padded cover A parental guide for interactive learning ideas Sturdy board pages that wipe clean and resist rips and tear to extend the life of the bookMy First Look and Find: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.
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  • First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends

    Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

    Board book (Apandisis Publishing, July 20, 2009)
    With First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends, your child can explore the world with Spider-Man and his superhero friends. This book, which is aimed at toddlers, features look-and-find scenes and other learning activities. In each colorful scene, children can search for everyday items like classroom supplies, toys, favorite foods, sports equipment, and more. Additional activities focus on the development of various cognitive skills, including letter recognition, counting, rhyming, and discovering concepts such as size, shape, and color. These brain games for toddlers promise to both entertain and teach your child. First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends has the following scenes: Spider-Man and his friends are in the classroom. Help them search for classroom supplies like crayons and notebooks. As the superheroes practice their skills at their tree house, find some of their favorite playthings. Spot the yummy snacks as Captain America, the Hulk, and their friends enjoy a sunny day at the park. Storm creates a rain shower to cool her friends on a hot day. What are some other things that will help them cool off? At the library, see if you can find the superheroes favorite books. Cyclops and his friends care about their neighborhood. Can you help them clean up pieces of trash? The Beast and his friends make a great team. Search the field for different types of sports equipment.This durable book has a heavy, cushioned cover and sturdy, coated board pages that hold up to rough handling. First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963-07.
  • First Look at Trucks - a Smithsonian First Look Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Susan Eaddy

    Board book (Soundprint, Dec. 15, 2008)
    Children will be amazed by the trucks that dump, dig, and mix! This clever book uses vibrant clay artwork and real-life photographs to show a variety of trucks that practically drive off the pages.Book Features:- colorful illustrations and large photographs- 16 sturdy board pages- Appropriate for ages 18 months - 5 yrs- Dimensions: 7 x 7 inches
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  • My, Brother, My Sister, and Me: A First Look at Sibling Rivalry

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (B E S Pub Co, March 1, 2000)
    "MY Bees" non-fiction series in an accessible picture-book format that deals with difficult personal, social and emotional issues for younger children. The series is designed to meet parental needs as well as supply teachers with a useful tool for classroom discussion. The text addresses the chyild directly and is designed to encourage interaction between parents/teachers and the child. Also included are helpful notes for parents and teachers.
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  • Disney Baby - Winnie the Pooh and His Friends, Too! First Look and Find - PI Kids

    Erin Rose Wage, Editors of Phoenix International Publications, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Board book (Phoenix International Publications, Inc., Dec. 4, 2018)
    Look for all your favorite Winnie the Pooh characters like Tigger, Piglet, and their friends! Your little one will have fun while learning about shapes, seasons, vegetables, animals and more. They can go through seven adorable scenes full of various activities, and the last page of the book includes additional challenges for even more fun and learning. This book is special because: Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration Connecting words with pictures builds vocabulary Matching and comparing are important early math skills Learn about STEM concepts, shapes, and counting Includes popular Disney characters: Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, Rabbit, and Owl
  • Spongebob Squarepants

    Artifact Group

    Board book (Pi Kids, April 1, 2007)
    SpongeBob SquarePants has challenged Squidward to a Krabby Patty cook-off, and his special spatula is missing. Without it, he can t win. First Look and Find: SpongeBob SquarePants allows toddlers to join Nickelodeon s SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick on an adventure across Bikini Bottom, searching seven bright and colorful scenes for SpongeBob s special spatula. Toddlers will love this bright and colorful book that was conceived and designed just for them. There s no reading required, and the fun storyline and brightly colored scenes will keep their interest as they complete simple search and match activities.
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  • First Look and Find Hello Kitty

    Editors of Publications International

    Board book (PUBNI, July 15, 2013)
    Join Hello Kitty and her friends in this Look and Find adventure. Seven brightly illustrated scenes will prompt the reader to find several objects in each picture. For added fun, there are seven activities in the back of the book with an early learning focus for you and your child to complete together. (2013-10-24)
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  • Do I Have to Go to the Hospital?: A First Look at Going To the Hospital

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Books in the popular and growing A First Look At series speak directly to preschool and early-grades kids, encouraging them to explore their feelings and talk to trusted elders about things that bother them. These titles also give them a start in developing basic social skills, as well as explain things that might otherwise make kids anxious. The books are filled with child-friendly color illustrations and easy-to-understand text. This reassuring book helps kids understand that sometimes, when they are sick, it is best that they go to a hospital. They can make new friends, have visitors, get special care from doctors and nurses--and best of all, get well again.
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  • Is It Right To Fight?: A First Look at Anger

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (B.E.S., March 1, 2003)
    Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. Titles in the A First Look At series explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct--easy for younger children to understand.
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  • First Look at Rescue Vehicles - a Smithsonian First Look Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Susan Eaddy

    Board book (Soundprint, July 19, 2011)
    Children will learn all about rescue vehicles. From Coast Guard boats to police cars, children are bound to enjoy the lively clay illustrations and real-life photographs.Book Features:- colorful illustrations and large photographs- 16 sturdy board pages- Appropriate for ages 18 months - 5 yrs- Dimensions: 7 x 7 inches
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