What is a neighborhood? These books encourage young children not only to think about the people and places in their neighborhood, but also to think about what turns a neigborhood into a community.
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When her father died, Zettie and her mother left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain future in the United States. Zettie's mother can't find a steady job so they are forced to live in their car.
There are lots of ways young children can help their families, friends, and neighbors. From playing with a younger sibling to preparing for a big party, these stories celebrate the contributions that even the littlest helpers can make!
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It is cleanup time, and Daddy and his little one are putting away books, blocks, teddy bears, and train cars, and preparing for dinner — all while having fun with math!
Whether at the grocery store or a big outdoor market, going shopping is a big adventure for little ones! These books capture the sights, sounds, and smells of going shopping, as well as all of the great learning that can happen at the same time!
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Mama, her toddler, and two stuffed bunnies turn a grocery store outing into an opportunity to talk, laugh, and learn a little math.
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A toddler and Daddy go shopping for a pet fish. On the way they find other fish, but those aren ’t fish to feed. Toddlers will love seeing different fish through holes in the pages.
From waking up, eating up, and washing up, the fun never stops for babies and toddlers in this photo-filled adventure of discovery every child experiences. Descriptive words will help build vocabulary and language skills.
These books help young children learn the names of the days and months and prompt conversations about how the days and months are different from each other — and why each one is special.
Come to the city and you will find, animals, animals of every kind! Discover donkeys on grilles, boars guarding stoops, and elephants supporting flagpoles.