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Books in My First Stories series

  • Daniel and the Lions

    Katherine Sully, Simona Sanfilippo

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, March 17, 2015)
    The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. Whether reading together or alone, this series provides the perfect introduction to the Bible. Simple and easy-to-understand language combines wit
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  • My First Story of Christmas

    Tim Dowley

    Hardcover (Moody Publishers, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Looking for a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story to read to a 4-to 7-year old in your life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Christmas retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this the Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They'll read it over and over again each holiday season.
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  • The Very Lazy Ladybug

    Isobel Finn, Jack Tickle

    Hardcover (Tiger Tales., March 4, 2014)
    Ladybug is so lazy that she doesn't know how to fly. She wants to find a new place to sleep and decides to ride on passing animals. But Kangaroo's pouch is too bumpy, and Crocodile's tail is too wet. When she hops onto Elephant's trunk, she gets a big surprise!
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  • Where is Fluffy?

    Leslie Bulion, Yann Walcker, Jannie Ho

    Board book (Auzou, May 19, 2015)
    Little Rabbit is very sad. He lost his favorite cuddly toy. He looked everywhere and can't find it! Fortunately, all his friends will help him look for it. Where did the cuddly toy hide?The My Baby Stories series deals with toddlers' everyday themes (friendship, animals). Using bright colors and touch-and-feel elements, these books will help kids to understand the world around them.Leslie Bulion shares a life-long love of poetry in award-winning, humorous collections including her newest, Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse. Her most recent middle grade novel, The Universe of Fair, is a Bank Street Best Book.Jannie Ho studied in New York and after working as a graphic designer and an art director (Time For Kids, Scholastic), she decided that illustration was her true calling. She currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts.Colorful, heartwarming, and featuring a positive message about sharing at the end, Where is Fluffy? is a delightful story that encourages the littlest of beginning readers to reach out and interact. Highly recommended as a gift for tiny tots! --The Board Book Shelf, May 2015
  • A Christmas Carol

    Jean Claude, Campbell Books

    Board book (Campbell Books, Oct. 3, 2019)
    First Stories: A Christmas Carol is the perfect introduction for young children to this popular seasonal tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms to bring Ebenezer Scrooge to life – and help him finally discover the joy of Christmas!This well-loved tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by Jean Claude, illustrator of First Stories: Doctor Dolittle.Collect more books in the First Stories series: Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Doctor Dolittle, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, The Snow Queen and The Ugly Duckling.
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  • David and Goliath

    Katherine Sully, Simona Sanfilippo

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, March 17, 2015)
    The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. Whether reading together or alone, this series provides the perfect introduction to the Bible. Simple and easy-to-understand language combines wit
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  • My First Story of Easter

    Tim Dowley

    Hardcover (Moody Publishers, Feb. 1, 2005)
    Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration!
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  • The Very Fidgety Fish

    Ruth Galloway

    Hardcover (Tiger Tales., March 4, 2014)
    Tiddler is always fidgeting. "Go out into the sea and swim" says his mother, "but watch out for the Big Fish." So Tiddler heads out and meets jellyfish, a starfish, a crab, and other creatures. Then he sees a big, dark cave and decides to swim inside.
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  • Jonah and the Big Fish

    Katherine Sully, Simona Sanfilippo

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, March 17, 2015)
    The most popular stories from the New Testament are retold in a picture book format ideal for young readers. Whether reading together or alone, this series provides the perfect introduction to the Bible. Simple and easy-to-understand language combines wit
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  • The Crunching Munching Caterpillar

    Sheridan Cain, Jack Tickle

    Hardcover (Tiger Tales., March 4, 2014)
    Caterpillar REALLY wants to fly like Bumblebee and Sparrow. Bumblebee tells him that in order to fly he will need wings. So Caterpillar glumly spends his days crunching and munching his way through blackberry bushes. But after a long winter sleep, he wakes up to the surprise of his life!
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  • The Easter Story

    Katherine Sully, Simona Sanfilippo

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, March 18, 2014)
    Why is Easter a special time? The Easter Story explains how Jesus died and the miracle that happened next. The perfect introduction to New Testament stories for young children, the My First Bible Stories series combines simple retellings with fabulous illustrations.Perfect for reading together as well as reading alone, these easy-to-read stories and the familiar picture book format provide a perfect way to introduce young readers to the Bible.Language is simple and easy to understand. The detailed illustrations support the text and provide ideal opportunities for spotting things and for further discussion.These six titles are the perfect accompaniment to QED’s My First Bible Stories: Old Testament.My First Bible Stories: New Testament includes the following titles:The Birth of Jesus: 9781609924942The Baptism of Jesus: 9781609924959Jesus and his Disciples: 978609924966The Miracles of Jesus: 9781609924973The Last Supper: 9781609924980The Easter Story: 9781609924997
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  • We're Moving

    Heather Maisner, Kristina Stephenson

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 11, 2004)
    This charming new picture book series of heartwarming stories and illustrations will help prepare young children for new situations. The First-Time Stories series stars six-year-old Amy and her little brother, Ben, who―like all preschool children―have mixed feelings about first-time experiences. These gentle, warmly illustrated stories present a positive message about change and growing up. A must-have addition to every young family's library.We're Moving by Heather Maisner; Illustrated by Kristina StephensonAmy and her little brother, Ben, are moving! Their new house has a big yard to play in, but Amy misses her best friend and the flowers she and Dad planted at their old house.
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