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My Fade Is Fresh
by Shauntay GrantA little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses.Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book.When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the block! But there are so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from, and the clients and her mother suggest them all: parts, perms, frizzy fros, dye jobs, locs, and even cornrows!But this little girl stays true to herself and makes sure she leaves the shop feeling on top with the look she picks!Author Shauntay Grant's sweet, rhyming story encourages young girls to be self-confident and celebrates the many shapes and forms Black hair can take. Through their stunning illustrations, Kitt Thomas is able to bring life and movement to the versatile styles featured in this book.
My Family's Changing: A First Look at Family Break-Up (A First Look at…Series)
by Pat ThomasAre there children in your life who are experiencing the pain of their parents' divorce? This book will help give advice and information in a gentle and sensitive way. It will help children face their fears, worries and questions when the family is going through a break-up.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understandinformation about a divorce in my familya helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselora whole series of books for children to explore emotional issuesThe A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.
My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles GannettA boy risks his life to free a flying dragon in this beloved children’s classic and Newbery Honor Book. Elmer Elevator has always wanted to fly, and when he takes in an old alley cat out of the rain, he gets his chance. The grateful cat tells him about a flying dragon that lives on the faraway Wild Island, where it has been tied up by a bunch of cruel animals and forced to work incessantly. Not being the kind of boy who stands for such things, Elmer packs his knapsack and sets off to free the downtrodden dragon. Stowing aboard a ship and braving many dangers, Elmer will let nothing stop him from reaching Wild Island. But if he’s going to save the dragon and finally fly, he’ll have to dig deep into his knapsack and outwit all sorts of tricky creatures inhabiting the isle.
My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett Ruth Chrisman GannettWhen Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride.Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. A charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book, this comic adventure story has delighted generations of children.
My Favorite Animal Milk Snakes: Milk Snakes (My Favorite Animal Ser.)
by Victoria MarcosLearn all about milk snakes, their habitats and more in this picture book from science writer, Victoria Marcos. Each section encourages critical thinking and includes embedded comprehension questions to gets kids making connections with the images and written information.
My Favorite Pets: by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's Class
by Jeanne BirdsallA hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one child's outrageous school essay on his "pet" sheep. Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have wool. Sheep will not learn to ride a skateboard. Sheep will not climb a tree. Sheep will come into the house...but this will get you into trouble. Seventeen sheep plus one Gus means that life is never dull on the farm! From National Book Award winning author Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times Bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss comes a hilarious tale about man's other best friend.
My First Aquarium
by Felix Morton Jeffrey B. FuerstDid you ever think about getting pet fish? Felix did, so he and his dad made an aquarium. Read this journal to find out what it was like for Felix.
My First Baking Book: 50 recipes for kids to make and eat!
by Becky JohnsonAprons on, it's time for kitchen fun for everyone! From cookies and cupcakes to bread and tarts, all the baking recipes in this book are tasty and easy to make (and good for grown-ups too). Cooking together is a wonderful activity for a family to engage in, and children find it really rewarding to serve up food they've helped to make. It also develops important skills - weighing out ingredients familiarizes them with numbers, while mixing, spreading and spooning aid coordination. This book has ideas and step-by-step instructions for more than 50 baking recipes that your little ones will love to make and eat.
My First Book About the Internet
by Sharon CromwellLearning to cybersurf is fun and easy with this beginner's guide. In this book, you'll learn what the Internet is, how it works, how to send E-mail, and all about the World Wide Web. In no time at all, you'll be zipping along the information superhighway!
My First Book of Airplanes: All About Flying Machines for Kids (My First Book of)
by Kristina A. HolzweissIt's time for takeoff! Get curious kids excited about amazing airplanes with this colorful book for ages 3-5From the Wright brothers and Amelia Earhart, to the latest Mars mission, people have always been fascinated by flying. This airplane book for kids 3-5 comes from the same series as the beloved My First Book of Planets, teaching them all about what makes airplanes work!All kinds of aircraft—Read together as you explore gliders, passenger planes, military aviation, jumbo jets, and more.Awesome images—Get up close to the coolest crafts with the big, colorful pictures and illustrations.How does it fly?—Find kid-friendly language that explains the forces at work when airplanes go, like gravity, thrust, drag, and lift.Soar into incredible facts about flight with this age-appropriate kids' book about airplanes.
My First Book of Animals: All About the World's Wildlife for Kids (My First Book of)
by Sarah BarnettExplore the animal kingdom with kids ages 3 to 5 From gigantic elephants to tiny frogs, we share this planet with many wonderful animals. Introduce kids to the world's most incredible creatures with My First Book of Animals. Kids will go wild for toothy sharks, plump penguins, sleepy sloths, and many more.Amazing animal trivia—Did you know kangaroos can jump 10 feet high? This animal book has tons of fascinating facts to expand kids' knowledge.Big, colorful images—Take kids up close and personal with some of the world's most exciting animals.Lions, tigers, and bears—From the world's biggest beasts to the cutest creatures, kids will learn how these animals live, how they eat, and where to find them!Grab this animal facts book for kids today and help them discover the wild, fascinating lives of Earth's animals!
My First Book of Basketball: A Rookie Book (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book)
by The Editors of Sports Illustrated KidsMy First Book of Basketball, the sixth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of basketball with a visual retelling of a professional basketball game—from the jump ball to the game-winning basket! Dribbling, passing, traveling, shooting, dunks, and more are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics. Illustrated "Rookie" characters—a girl, Gabby, and a boy, Sprat—appear on every page, providing fun facts and simple explanations to help kids better understand the game. Perfect for emerging readers from preschool up, My First Book of Basketball is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.
My First Book Of Biographies: Great Men and Women Every Child Should Know (Cartwheel Learning Bookshelf)
by Jean Marzollo Irene TrivasAn accessible collection of introductory biographies combines colorful illustrations with profiles of forty important men and women, including Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Marie Curie, Rosa Parks, Neil Armstrong, and Michelangelo.
My First Book of Cats: All About Furry Felines for Kids (My First Book of)
by Morgan GrassiMeet your favorite furry friends with this colorful kids' book about cats for ages 3-5Get little animal lovers excited about the fun and fuzzy world of pet cats—from the athletic Abyssinian to the ultra-fluffy Norwegian forest cat, just to name a few! With this incredible cat book for kids, curious learners ages 3 to 5 will explore the cutest and most popular house cats through adorable photos and fascinating trivia on what makes each cat so special, like their size, colors, breed history, and more.Get the cat book kids love:WHICH CAT IS THAT?: Detailed pictures let kids get up close and personal with dozens of unique breeds.LIFE AS A CAT: Explore what makes cats such wonderful companions, like their soft fur, friendly purrs, and snuggly cat naps.COOL CAT FACTS: Did you know that cats can't taste sweet things? Or that humans and pet cats have lived together for more than 10,000 years?PART OF A POPULAR SERIES: Keep them interested in reading and learning with the rest of the My First Book Of series, including books about planets, trains, sharks, and dinosaurs!Introduce kids to the world's most popular pet with this incredible cat book for new readers!
My First Book of Earth: All About Our Planet for Kids (My First Book of)
by Stephanie Manka SchuttlerSee how much there is to discover with this Earth science adventure for kids 3-5. From the same series as the popular My First Book of Planets!From the clouds way up above us to the liquid core miles beneath our feet, there are so many amazing things about Earth. See what makes our home planet so special with this introduction to land, sea, and sky for preschool and kindergarten kids. With My First Book of Earth, they'll explore the different continents, how weather works, the important jobs of trees and plants, and so much more!Awesome images—Colorful photos and accurate illustrations show off unbelievable scenery like volcanoes, canyons, and the moon.Why does that happen? —This nonfiction science book for kids explains how rocks are formed, what makes the sun go down at night, and why gravity affects the oceans.Fascinating Earth facts—Did you know that there are mountains underwater? Or that the tallest tree is almost as tall as 19 houses stacked on top of each other? Find trivia like this and more in this amazing Earth book for kids.Pick up this ultimate book of planet Earth and encourage curious kids to read, learn, and explore.
My First Book of Emotions for Toddlers
by Orlena KerekHelp toddlers get to know their feelingsToddlers may be small in size, but they have enough emotions to fill an entire playground! This fun picture book introduces little ones to common emotions by explaining what they are, how they might feel in the body, and how to express them in positive ways.Six key emotions—Help toddlers learn to identify and manage fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, and surprise.Big, colorful illustrations—Keep toddlers engaged with this vibrant picture book full of cute kid characters and simple scenes that illustrate each emotion.Toddler-friendly language—Discover age-appropriate explanations and examples that make it easier for young children to understand big feelings.Give your child a headstart on building emotional intelligence with this book about emotions for toddlers.
My First Book of Fancy Letters
by Jessica HischeFrom the New York Times best-selling creator of Tomorrow I'll Be Brave comes a delightful spin on the traditional alphabet book, featuring creatively hand-lettered words from A to Z and an affirming message for young readers.Did you know letters can be ATHLETIC, BUBBLY, or even CREEPY?Using unique lettering styles to showcase a fun word for each letter of the alphabet, this inventive picture book by creator Jessica Hische highlights how letters can come in all shapes and sizes—and are awesome in their own ways.Not only conveying the value of differences to little ones but also introducing young readers to some &“bigger&” words through typography, this book makes a great gift for baby showers, big-kid birthdays, your favorite font-obsessed friend, and more.
My First Book of Horses
by Marie Paulsson-Bertmar Ingrid Andersson Lena FurbergFor the first-time horse owner, My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians through this very important-and fun-commitment. Beginning with a history of horses and what roles they've played throughout history, readers will get a full-color glimpse of horses with knights in full armor, as companions to the Native Americans, in formal dressage competitions, racing, and as a mode of early transportation. This book then delves into all the need-to-know horse basics, including: How to identify all the most popular breeds of horses (including the Shetland pony, Arab, Tinker, Fjord horse, and American Quarter horse) Advice on tips on keeping a healthy, happy horse A step-by-step mane- or tail-braiding guide, grooming your horse, and cleaning up after your horse (yes, it must be done!) The details of horse equipment: saddles, horseshoes, boots, gloves, and helmets A full glossary of horse terminology so that you can speak the equine lingo confidently If you or your children love horses, this book is for you!
My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide
by Berndt Sundsten Jan JägerWhat is more memorable than a child first learning to tie his shoes? Or wrapping his first Christmas presents? Knots aren't easy to learn, but they are very helpful--whether you are five years old, ten years old, or even fifty years old. Here is a children's picture book that will help parent and child learn together. In My First Book of Knots, you'll learn how to tie knots you can use in fishing, camping, ranching, farming, and more. You'll learn how Santa Claus ties up his sack full of presents and how to tie a knot that will make it easy to carry heavy objects. Every step of each knot is drawn out for you and includes clearly written instructions. After you read this book, you can save the day with a square knot and wow your friends with a double figure eight bend.
My First Book of Lacrosse: A Rookie Book (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book)
by The Editors of Sports Illustrated KidsMy First Book of Lacrosse, the fifth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, explains this fast-growing sport to young readers.A fun guide for beginning readers, My First Book of Lacrosse introduces kids to the plays, positions, and basics of lacrosse through a visual retelling of a professional game. From the face-off to the game-winning goal, checking, scooping, passing, and more are all explained using simple text, cool graphics, and real Major League Lacrosse and college level photography to help young kids feel like they are on the field experiencing the game. Illustrated "rookie" characters-a girl and a boy-appear on every page to guide kids through the book as they read alone or along with their lacrosse loving (or bewildered) parent.
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
by Caroline BritzDo you know what seamanship is? It's the art of making knots. But there's no need to board a boat to learn how to make sea knots. My First Book of Nautical Knots brings you eighteen knots to discover. Some are done in a jiffy, like the figure eight or the bowline knot; others require greater concentration, such as the slip knot or the bosco knot. Still others are so pretty that you can use them to make a jewel or a small decorative object. Ropework is an activity very popular with children, and My First Book of Nautical Knots offers beautifully illustrated step-by-step models of nautical knots that is sure to help parents and children to learn and master this craft together. As a bonus, My First Book of Nautical Knots presents the star of the playground: gimp stitching.
My First Book of Ocean Animals: All About Marine Wildlife for Kids (My First Book of)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeExplore life under the sea with this book of ocean critters for kids ages 3 to 5 From tiny plankton to huge whales, our oceans are home to all kinds of amazing animals. Discover some of the most fascinating marine creatures with My First Book of Ocean Animals. It's packed with fun facts and photos that teach preschool and kindergarten kids all about the reptiles that crawl on coastlines, the fish that swim underwater, and so much more.Dive deeper than other ocean animal books for kids with:Big, beautiful images—Lots of colorful pictures will take kids deep under the ocean—no submarine required.Life at sea—Find out where in the ocean these animals live, what they eat, and even how big they can get!Ocean-sized trivia—Did you know that dolphins are actually whales? Or that some penguins eat so much krill it turns their poop pink?Get kids excited about the incredible underwater world around us with this toddler-friendly entry into animal facts books for kids.
My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids (My First Book of)
by Bruce BettsBlast off on an exploration of outer space with this colorful solar system book for kids 3-5Get little astronomers excited about the cosmos—from the bright and burning sun, to our own blue Earth, stormy Neptune, and every planet in between. With this incredible exploration of planets for preschool and kindergarten kids, curious learners will discover the ultimate solar system book, featuring amazing pictures and fascinating facts about what makes each planet so special, including its size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons it has, and more!Go beyond other planet books for kids with:BIG, BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Vibrant photos and illustrations will take kids deep into space—no telescope required.ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS: Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.FUN SPACE FACTS: Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that's on Venus? Out of this world facts will make this toddler space book a hit!Show kids the amazing universe that surrounds them with My First Book of Planets.
My First Book of Sharks: All About the Largest Fish in the Sea for Kids (My First Book of)
by Buzz BishopDive into the world of sharks with this underwater adventure for kids ages 3 to 5! From deep in the ocean to lakes and rivers, sharks live all around us. Help curious preschool and kindergarten kids explore beneath the surface as they learn all about sharks and what makes them such amazing creatures. This book is bursting with facts, photos, and vocabulary that bring sharks to life for little ones!Awesome images—Kids will meet sharks of all shapes and sizes—like the giant great white shark and the longnose sawshark.It's a shark's life—Discover where to find different kinds of sharks, what they eat, and how they use their powerful bodies.Shocking shark facts—Did you know that sharks can grow 30,000 teeth in their lifetime? Or that sharks existed before the dinosaurs?Pick up this shark book for kids today and get them excited about one of the most incredible ocean animals.
My First Book of Soccer: A Rookie Book (Sports Illustrated Kids Rookie Bks.)
by The Editors of Sports Illustrated KidsMy First Book of Soccer, like the others in the series, coaches young kids, ages 3-6, through the game of hockey with a visual retelling of an professional soccer game from the kick-off to the game-winning goal! Penalty kicks, corner kicks, drop balls, dribbling, and more are all explained using an engaging mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and engaging, cool graphics.An illustrated and relatable "Rookie" character appears on every page, providing fun facts to help kids better understand the game. Perfect for beginning readers, My First Book of Soccer is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.