Books in My First Picture Book series

“Ma! there’s nothing to do here!” complains the precocious protagonist of this rhyming tale set entirely in utero. It’s not exactly a scintillating experience spending nine months in your mother’s womb. You’re just stuck there at the end of that dumb bungee cord (a.k.a. the umbilical cord), with nothing whatsoever to do but slosh around. But, oh, the endless joys you have to look forward to as you listen to the tick-tock of ma’s happy heart clock and await that happy day when you finally come out to play.

The Picture Fit series has a special novelty, with raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore that neatly fit into the shaped spaces on the opposite page. A Caboodle of Cuddles is a love-themed book, gorgeously illustrated with animal babies on one page that cleverly fit into their families on the other. It offers a tactile and visual shared-reading experience, and there is a heart-warming caboodle of cuddling creatures at the end.Titles in the series: A Traffic Jam of Trucks; A Parade of Animals; A Stampede of Dinosaurs; A Barnyard of Friends; and A Toy Box of Shapes.

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.

This charming board book with rounded corners introduces toddlers to their Blessed Mother Mary with sweet, four-color pictures. Key moments in Mary's life are illustrated with one large picture and, on the opposing pages, several smaller pictures containing details from the scene. By pointing out and naming the pictures with a parent, even very young children can come to know and love Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Kids are invited to join four delightful young friends as they share the emotions that affect every child's world. The children find themselves in different situations that are typical of those experienced by little girls and boys. But whether they're feeling happy or sad, brave or small, they learn that grumpy days and sunny days are all part of life. And they come to realize that sometimes, everybody feels strong emotions. Here is a story that younger boys and girls will readily relate to. Color illustrations on every page.

A lyrical story about how looking back is helpful when you start looking forward. . . .A young girl thoughtfully considers her family tree and the vibrant ancestors who populate it. As each family member’s story is revealed, her quiet meditation—about what kind of person she’ll be when she grows up—transforms into a testament to the importance of sharing family stories. The simple, elegant narrative combined with Sean Qualls’s evocative art makes for a wonderful read-aloud experience.