Along with the other books in this series, My First Counting Book: Marines uses a creative rhyming scheme paired with numbers and facts make these books easy to read, and the information memorable and recognizable. The inside back cover of each book provides a key for parents and educators to teach children further information and facts about each item featured. Additionally, the sturdy board book format is perfect for repeated handling by young children. These books are especially meaningful for children in military families and communities.

This little book of only about 200 words introduces Rosa Parks, called the mother of the civil rights movement. Here is the story of her courageous decision to remain on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, an action that resulted in her arrest and, ultimately, a victory for civil rights. The rich oil paintings by artist Steven Walker contribute to the tension of the moment and the understanding of Rosa Parks. Ages 2-5.

?Tomie dePaola is one of my favorite illustrators….He is also a writer of considerable charm, who can evoke a remembered world of his childhood with great vividness.??Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials Trilogy

?This book is like Christmas itself?full of surprises and sensory delights . . . for young and old alike.??Kathleen Norris, author of The Cloister Walk

Familiar flowers become surprising creatures with the help of lively lift-the-flaps

Blossoms turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. A tulip becomes a yellow cat; a white daisy turns into a sheep. What will become of a cherry blossom, a dandelion, and a pansy? Children will enjoy brainstorming to guess each surprise.

This title is intended for age`s toddler and upwards. Only key moments of this three-day battle are mentioned and the emphasis is on the places and people. Artist Stephanie Britt has illustrated the book with bright colours. Central to the book is President Lincoln`s dedication of the national cemetery with words that echo today: Government of the people, by the people, and for the people will not perish from the earth.

This title is suitable for children of ages 18 months to 5 years. President Reagan is emerging as perhaps one of the most popular US presidents of modern time, and this little story, of only about 200 words, tells his story in a way toddlers can understand. Here is Reagan as the lifeguard who saved over seventy people from drowning. Here is the Reagan who starred in the movies, once with Bonzo, the chimp. And here is the Reagan who, when he was shot, quipped `I forgot to duck`.