BABY’S FIRSTS: Early Literacy Story Hour Kit

Best Users: Early Childhood Educators, Public Librarians, Booksellers
Best Audience: Families of Babies & Toddlers
 

STORY HOUR KIT

“Sure to be a staple in baby storytime.”
—School Library Journal

Share this “joyful, poetic celebration of tiny moments in babies’ lives” (Kirkus Reviews) with a read aloud and early literacy engagement. The kit was a collaboration between the book’s creators, Curious City, and librarian Meghan Day.

The kit contains:
— Read Aloud: Suggested Movements & Actions
— Marketing: Poster
— Decorations: Early Literacy Pennant Flags
— Activity: Party Hats
— Takeaway: Early Literacy Tips
— Takeaway: Log of Baby’s Firsts

Story Hour Kit
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Adaptable Poster
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Animated GIF
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Images © Michael Emberley
 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Baby’s Firsts
By Nancy Raines Day
Illustrated by Michael Emberley
Published by Charlesbridge
ISBN-13:9781580897747
Age Range: 3 Months to 3 Years

Endearing rhyming text highlights the developmental milestones babies encounter before their first birthday—crying, smiling, eating, teething, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking. Join the celebration as three babies, encouraged by their families, grow more and more active, culminating in a birthday celebration for all the kids.

“Day focuses on the new experiences of babies and their parents during the first 12 months of life. The title starts in the hospital when a mom holds up her naked little boy with his dad standing next to her and covers other milestones like the first burp, change, and laugh. Text and illustrations work well and show moms and dads taking care of babies….Expressive cartoon artwork conveys the joy and exhaustion of being a new parent….This title will have an audience in public libraries because of its universal theme. Sure to be a staple in baby storytime.”
—School Library Journal
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“A joyful, poetic celebration of tiny moments in babies’ lives. This isn’t the first picture book to revel in babyhood, but in many ways it’s a refreshing addition to the nursery shelf….Emberley’s accompanying pencil-and-digital illustrations are gorgeously human in their depictions of parents caring for their babies….Though the babies are endlessly appealing, their obviously adoring parents are also tired and exasperated sometimes. An excellent first book for baby—and parents, too.”
—Kirkus Reviews