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Books in My First Book of Pop-Up Fables series

  • My First Book of Animal Opposites

    National Wildlife Federation

    Board book (Charlesbridge, Sept. 20, 2016)
    Egret has LONG legs. Puffin has SHORT legs.Developed in partnership with Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation, this photo-illustrated gem teaches the youngest of children about opposites using examples from the animal kingdom. Vibrant photos paired with sparse, lyrical text introduce the concepts in an easy-to-grasp form for youngsters just beginning to meet the printed page. Representing all seven continents and creatures from a variety of habitats, this board book is a comprehensive introduction to some of childhood's best-loved beasts: penguins and lions and otters, oh my!Families who love nature and the world’s wild places will enjoy sharing these animal opposites.
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  • My First Book of Wild Animals

    National Wildlife Federation

    Board book (Charlesbridge, Feb. 11, 2014)
    A snowy owl flying, a giant panda climbing, a huge gray whale emerging from the waves: See these beautiful animals in the wild, where they belong. These amazing photos from the archives of the National Wildlife Federation showcase a menagerie of marvelous creatures. Children will look wide-eyed at a herd of wildebeests rushing through water; a mama brown bear attending to her adorable cubs; a smiling alligator, its powerful jaws opened wide; adult elephants protectively surrounding their young; and more. While enjoying their close-up look at this wonderful world of wildlife, kids will gain an early and lifelong appreciation for the marvelous creatures who also call Earth home.
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  • Boy Who Cried Wolf, The

    Carla Dijs

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Oct. 1, 1997)
    A bored shepherd boy cries wolf in order to trick the townspeople into coming to his aid, but when a wolf really does appear the townspeople ignore the boy's cries for help
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  • Tortoise and the Hare, The

    Carla Dijs

    Board book (Little Simon, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise
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  • My First Book of Baby Animals

    National Wildlife Federation

    Board book (Charlesbridge, Feb. 11, 2014)
    A sweet tiger cub, padding softly on its paws across the ground. A little lion getting its head nuzzled by mama as they soak in the sun. Two young kangaroos—joeys—at play. An infant chimpanzee, clinging lovingly to its mother’s back. Nothing’s more irresistible than an animal baby, and with these magnificent photos, kids can meet the cutest ones of all, and their families, too. From two fox kits climbing on logs, to an adorable baby bunny, to a trio of polar bears huddling close to stay warm, to penguins, polar bears, eaglets, and foals, these precious creatures will fascinate human "cubs"—and entice them to look at the pictures over and over again.
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  • The Lion and the Mouse

    Carla Dijs

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Oct. 1, 1997)
    A tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who once showed him mercy, escape from a trap.
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  • My First Book of Nature

    Alain Grée

    Hardcover (Button Books, March 15, 2016)
    Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under Button Books, My First Book of Nature features Alain Grée’s stunning vintage illustrations on every page. Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My first book of Nature is a robust, wipeable board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning about the natural world around them fun and absorbing for young children and toddlers.
  • Little Red Hen, The

    Carla Dijs

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Oct. 1, 1997)
    The turkey, the dog, and the pig are all too lazy when the little red hen is growing wheat, cutting it, and making bread, but all are interested in the finished product
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  • My First Book of Things That Go

    Alain Grée

    Hardcover (Button Books, May 12, 2015)
    Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under GMC’s exciting new imprint, Button Books, My First Book of Things That Go features Alain Grée’s stunning vintage illustrations on every page.Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My First Book of Things That Go is a robust, wipe-able board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning about the many different types of vehicles fun and absorbing for young children and toddlers.
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  • My First Book of Animals

    Alain Grée

    Board book (Button Books, May 12, 2015)
    Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under GMC’s exciting new imprint, Button Books, My First Book of Animals features Alain Grée’s stunning vintage illustrations on every page.Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My First Book of Animals is a robust, wipe-able board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning their first animals a fun and absorbing pastime for children.
  • My First Book of Ocean Life

    Ticktock

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, Nov. 1, 2008)
    This fun book for 5+ years is crammed with photos and illustrations, and brings you face-to-face with ocean creatures from all around the world. It's packed with facts about where they live,what they eat, and how they grow and survive.Other titles in this series include: Farm Animals, Animal Babies, Mammals, Dinosaurs, Machines, Reptiles & Amphibians & Bugs & Spiders..
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  • My First Book of Learning

    Joanna Bicknell

    Board book (Make Believe Ideas, Dec. 31, 2009)
    A bright, photographic, tabbed first learning book to entertain and engage little minds and hands.My First Book of Learning is a brilliant new tabbedboard book featuring beautiful, bright photography of little ones’first words and concepts. Each tabbed spread focuses on a differenttheme, including: first words, counting, colors, shapes, and animals.Colorful pictures and simple labels clearly present first words andconcepts to entertain and engage. The sturdy tabbed pages are ideal for baby tohandle, making this the perfect first learning book for adults and youngchildren to share.
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