Early years: letters and words

Book SynopsisLaurin Brainard, M.Ed., is the founder of www.theprimarybrain.com. Through her blog, Laurin shares preschool ideas, fun activities, crafts, and elementary teaching tips. Laurin is a first-grade teacher, mom to two preschoolers, and the curriculum designer for The Primary Brain.

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Book SynopsisCRYSTAL RADKE is a bestselling author, educational leader, and public speaker. After spending time as a kindergarten teacher, she began her consultant business where she mentors early childhood educators by providing inspirational keynotes and powerful professional development.

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Book SynopsisLANE REBELO, LCSW, is the founder of Tiny Signs, an award-winning baby sign language program providing classes, workshops, and professional trainings in the Boston area and online. Lane is a licensed social worker and worked for many years with families in the Boston area. Lane began studying American Sign Language in 2006 after her first baby was born and was amazed by all she had to say. She lives with her husband and two daughters in MetroWest Boston. You can find her online at TinySigns.net.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Todd Parr offers a hilarious way to learn your ABCs with animals—in underwear!—for every letter of the alphabet. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. From alligator to zebra—with goldfish, iguana, yak, and even a unicorn in between—there's no better way to learn the alphabet than this playful early concept book for very young readers. Todd Parr's signature bold colors and kid-friendly illustrations showcase an array of animals in all kinds of silly underwear styles, making ABCs tons of fun for toddlers and their caregivers.

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Book SynopsisThis boxed set of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss in hardcover is the perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds!Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone, it will be cherished by young and old alike. Begin a child on the adventure of a lifetime—with Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss!This five-book boxed set includes the following titles:The Cat in the Hat Comes BackDr. Seuss’s ABCI Can Read with My Eyes Shut!Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!Oh Say Can You Say?Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

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Book SynopsisRaffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing his hair, a goose kissing a moose, and a whale with a polka-dot tail. Very young children will find this book both entertaining and instructive in early language skills such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and will delight in hearing it read or sung aloud to them.This paperback edition includes the sheet music to encourage sing- and play-alongs!

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Book SynopsisThis playful story celebrates the joy of a refreshing nap--while introducing some simple Spanish vocabulary.Young children are busy all day long--running and climbing, looking and laughing--and in the middle of a full day of fun, there's nothing like taking a break for a small nap. This is the time of day to have a little dream--sueñito--that gives the afternoon some added sweetness. Look at me RUN. Mis pies go fast!Look at me READ. Mis ojos explore!Kids will soon be chiming in with the Spanish words for their body parts, as they wind down and get ready for that refreshing nap. And they will love poring through the pages of toddlers at play in an imaginary multicolored world that is full of happiness, setting the stage for their dreams.Trade Review“Four youngsters romp and frolic in the woods with their forest friends. . . . The entire day is filled with an energetic exploration of the fanciful world around them. Running with squirrels and dancing with rabbits has never been so much fun. After reading a few good books, it’s time for a nap. With the welcome respite comes little dreams—sueñitos. Rainbows, smiling stars, and friendly clouds surround the happily dreaming children. Wakefulness brings a joyful resumption of their carefree play in anticipation of more sweet dreams. Aikens-Nuñez’s declarative four-word ‘me’ statements call attention to each specific action of the characters: ‘Look at me RUN.’ Spanish vocabulary, signaled with boldface, is immediately introduced in paired mixed-language sentences: ‘Mis pies go fast.’ . . . Colombo’s whimsical illustrations feature a diverse crew of children in snuggly attire.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe perfect way for kids to explore the wide range of emotions they feel every day--complete from A to Z with bright, bold illustrations!From anxious to zany, kids experience a wide range of emotions, but they don''t often have the language to explain how they''re feeling. ABC of Feelings explains that it''s perfectly okay--and normal!--to feel many different things, and gives both kids and parents the tools they need to make the abstract nature of feelings and emotions easier to discuss and understand.

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Book SynopsisThe team behind 7 Ate 9 and The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City is back with another installment of their pun-filled detective noir Private I series. This time, Private I is in a race to find all the missing clocks in town!In the colorful and letter-filled Capital City, there's never a moment's rest for Private I, the city's best investigator. Trouble seems to always have a way of finding him—trouble with a capital T. On this particular day, T tells Private I that his watch is missing. And T isn't alone—the citizens of Capital City have lost track of timepieces all over town! Can Private I catch the perp and make up for lost time before it's too late?

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Book SynopsisLearn your ABCs in this silly and spooky Halloween board book, complete with a fun cast of trick-or-treaters.A is for Astronaut, M is for Mummy, S is for Spider, and Z is for Zebra! Learn your ABCs with a cast of spooky and silly Halloween characters in this delightful early concept board book. With Lydia Nichol''s fresh yet retro style illustrations, this board book is sure to be the perfect gift for your young trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

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Book Synopsis Learn the power of language and love with this empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth. ​From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood.

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Book SynopsisIntroduce your littlest rocker to early concepts through the empowering words and look of Aretha Franklin in this fun and entertaining book that is perfect for the next generation of music lovers.Every Girl Deserves Respect! Strength. Love. Hope. Smarts. Celebrate the iconic Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, with little ones in this colorful, playful, and inspiring new board book in the Baby Rocker series. The theme of girl empowerment runs throughout this delightful and aspirational board book for rock and soul fans big and small. 

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Book SynopsisBe affectionate, beautiful, courageous, and more in this gender-bending ABC book. Daryl is so affectionate. Alex is gentle with the family cat. Sage and Kaylin are super strong. And Ira yearns to do ballet like their older brother. Demystify gender stereotypes while learning your ABCs in this bright, celebratory debut picture book by stationery company Ash + Chess, who bring not only their quirky artistic flavor but also their personal perspectives as a queer couple to this empowering book for younger kids. This hardcover picture book is rendered in bright, bold colors and patterns and uses neon pink hues throughout. As a bonus, remove the book's jacket to reveal a cool ABC poster on the opposite side that can be displayed at home, in schools, at libraries, or anywhere!

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Book Synopsis This board book adaptation of the successful picture book, with 20k+ copies in print, is an empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth.​ ​ From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood.

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Book SynopsisBrush up on toddlers' ABCs with Bob Ross and his iconic paintings in this fourth early concept board book with the famous TV painter.A is for artists. B is for brushes. C is for cabins. This fourth early concept board book in the Bob Ross My First Book series, which includes Bob Ross: My First Book of Colors, Bob Ross: My First Book of Nature, and the forthcoming Bob Ross: My First Book of Numbers, helps the littlest readers learn their alphabet while looking at Bob Ross's gorgeous landscape paintings. Adult fans of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross will love reading and re-reading this book with their toddlers as they'll discover some of their favorite Bob Ross quips alongside his iconic landscapes in this delightful and peaceful board book.

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Book SynopsisThe letter O wants a new spot in the alphabet. A story told by O helps little ones identify and remember the order of letters in the alphabet. The letter O has had it with always being in the middle! So she imagines moving, instead, to the head of the line. Enough with the alphabet?they''ll call it the olphabet! While being first has its obvious perks, O begins to realize that much would also be lost, including friends. After going from A to Z, O will find the right place to be.

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Book SynopsisDance through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra!Hey! Is that your toe tapping? Well, go on! Strut your stuff! Shake your boots with newts, lambada with llamas, and slide with sloths! A lively romp through the alphabet with vibrant art and cheerfully rhyming text, ABC Dance! is a joy for children and grown-ups to read aloud together. Now get your dancing shoes on!Trade Review"Readers can't help but smile and tap their toes through this one." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Book SynopsisGive your children a head start at primary school with this essential wipe-clean activity book.A fun and engaging First Writing activity book that will give children a head start as they get to grips with handwriting at school. Designed to complement the National Curriculum, it gently introduces children to handwriting skills and equips parents with the tools and information needed to support them. The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and combined with funny pictures and silly jokes that children will love. The first steps to school success!This book includes: Carefully chosen practice words that increase a child's vocabulary. Directional instructions for right and left-handed children. Wipe-clean pen. Also available: First Phonics, First Numbers, First Day, First Phonics Flash Cards, Times Tables Flash Cards

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