Books in My First Look at series

First Look and Find: Toy Story is based on the popular Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story. Aimed at toddlers, the book extracts scenes from the movie and turns them into fascinating, action-packed scenarios that will keep readers engaged. Each two-page spread includes a scenario and provides an illustrated list of items for your child to find. Scenarios include: Andy s room, where toddlers can find many of the creative toys that appear in the movie The gas station where Woody and Buzz are stranded and where young readers can search for car-related items Pizza Planet, which contains fun arcade items for readers to locate and count Sid s bedroom, where Woody, Buzz, and the readers encounter mutant toys A tea party, where Buzz does not belong and where kids can identify other items that don t belong Sid s backyard, where readers can point out the damaged toys that Sid will be treating better from now on A neighborhood scene from on high as Buzz and Woody fly together in which readers can point out typical neighborhood itemsThis book from the popular Look and Find series will keep toddlers interest while they: Search, point, and match Make comparisons Discover concepts such as size, shape, and color Follow simple directions Read a book aloneAdditional learning ideas are included for parents to use in working with their children on: Identifying shapes and colors Recognizing rhymes Counting Learning the alphabet and letter sounds Recognizing healthy foods Learning what signs meanAmong the features of this book: No reading required A soft padded cover A parental guide for interactive learning ideas Sturdy board pages that wipe clean and resist rips and tears to extend the life of the bookFirst Look and Find: Toy Story conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.

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.

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.

With First Look and Find: Ni Hao, Kai-lan, your child can explore daily life and Chinese culture with Kai-lan and her friends. Suitable for toddlers, this book features look-and-find scenes and other learning activities with the popular characters from Nickelodeon s Ni Hao, Kai-lan.In each colorful picture, children can search for everyday items like flowers, animals, and musical instruments plus, they can look for items from a Chinese parade. Additional activities focus on the development of a variety of skills, including letter recognition, counting, rhyming, and making comparisons. This book even introduces children to Chinese culture, language, and traditions. These brain games for toddlers are sure to hold your child s interest. Children will delight in joining Kai-lan on her adventures: Kai-lan and her friends are playing in her bedroom. Can you find them all? Ye-Ye is making dumplings, Kai-lan s favorite lunch. Help him find the right ingredients. Search for the sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, and more at Kai-lan s backyard campout. At Kai-lan s super-special music show, look for the musical instruments. Rintoo has a new toy car. Point out the dandelions and other plants in the meadow as he drives by. Kai-lan s favorite holiday is Chinese New Year. Find the red parade items that help her celebrate. Playing in the snow makes Kai-lan super happy. Do you see the frozen animal sculptures in the snow?This durable book has a heavy, cushioned cover and sturdy, coated board pages that hold up to rough handling. First Look and Find: Ni Hao, Kai-lan conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963-07.

Children are sometimes upset to discover that they have been adopted. This book helps them understand how lucky they are to have to have loving, adoptive parents—and how lucky their parents are to have them! A First Look At� is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4�7)