Books in My First series

DK continues to put early learning first with the award-winning My First series. Providing parents with the necessary tools to give their children a head start, DK's award-winning, best-selling My First series are the essential preschool learning tools for young children. Specially designed with large, colorful photographs and simple labels that introduce first words and concepts, My First books make learning easy and fun for children from birth to five.

Young readers will learn all about what they can expect when they get a puppy in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of first-time dog owners!What is it like to get your first puppy? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? You will teach your puppy to sit, take it on walks, feed it, pick up after it, pet it, and most of all…love it very much. Young readers will love seeing kids their age take care of a puppy for the first time in this adorable introduction to pet ownership. Includes a special section in the back with more information about having a new pet!

Introducing My First, a new series of board books that introduces children to basic concepts through simple yet bold, graphic artwork. In SHAPES, little ones will learn the primary shapes in their world!In My First Shapes, little ones will be introduced to the shapes in their world. The pages of this book are filled with circle, triangles, stars, and more—rendered in a vibrant, graphic style, along with foil highlights that make this an even more enjoyable experience for babies.

Toddlers will be introduced to baby animals in this informational board book filled with labeled images of cubs, puppies, ducklings, and more.My First: Baby Animals features bold, beautiful images that are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0–2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry.Whether read alone or with an adult, My First: Baby Animals encourages independent learning as preschoolers get to know little animals that come from all different environments.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection of educational information books that children can refer back to again and again, but also offers a first taste of independent learning.

Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the first words in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life.Touch, feel, and hear first words in this interactive, sturdy board book, packed with photographs, tactile textures, and spoken words to help young readers develop simple vocabulary. Six spoken words with sounds are included along with many photographs of first words.

DK continues to put early learning first with the award-winning My First series. When My First Word Book was published in 1991, its innovative style broke new ground in preschool publishing, establishing a new way of helping young children make vital connections between images and words. More than 1.7 million copies later, DK is recreating the magic for a new generation of youngsters. Brand new photography reflecting our changing times identifies and categorizes everyday objects and concepts, concentrating on the 1,000 first words most commonly used by young children.

Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning! Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a child's first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. Clear information about what to expect as a young dancer―from what to wear to how to perfect positions―is combined with an inspirational look ahead to the turns, leaps, and arabesques that build from these first steps. The book is full of hints, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help every child make the most of his or her ballet classes.