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When I am happy

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195111

This upbeat book describes the things we do when we are happy. Positive statements such as "I like to smile," and "I like you," help reinforce in children the joyful feeling of being happy. An activity asks children questions about what makes them happy.

Today is a great day!

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195135

Simple rhyme gives children a fun lesson in having a positive attitude. In this book, children will also become familiar with the format for dialogue within text as they are asked on several pages to repeat the phrase "Today is a great day!" out loud. An activity encourages children to think positively and see how it spreads to other people.

What do I need?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792048

What do people and other living things need to survive? Numerous images with simple labels show children all the things we need to live and be happy, from water and food to shelter and love. An activity asks young readers to describe how they have fun.

I can do it!

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791928

Engaging photographs help children explore their different skills and abilities, from reading and singing to helping care for younger siblings. By naming the things they can do, children will feel empowered and motivated to continue learning and growing. An activity asks children to name five things they do well and what other things they would like to try to learn.

I like riding

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196576

Riding on something is one of the first steps to independence for children. This simple book features children riding on bikes, ponies, buses, trains, and planes. A simple activity asks children what kinds of things they would like to ride.

Body talk

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195166

This interesting book shows children how our faces and body postures show the emotions we are feeling. Throughout the book and in an activity at the end, young readers are asked to figure out which emotions the children pictured in the photos are feeling. This important book will help children "read" the unspoken feelings that they and others express. It can be a big help to children with Asperger's syndrome, who may have difficulty picking up on social cues and reading the body language of others.

Safety at School

MaryLee Knowlton (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166920

It is important for children to know how to keep safe while at school. Protective equipment is needed when playing contact sports or conducting experiments. Horsing around in class is a definite no when it comes to keeping safe at school.

Goldilocks and the Wolf

Simona Sanfilippo, Hilary Robinson (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191564

When Goldilocks met Little Red Riding Hood in Bluebell Wood, they decided to have a picnic. Just as they were enjoying some buns, a wolf sat down between them. He said he wanted to be friends, but was that big bad wolf telling a fib?

At school

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195074

Children who are just starting school will love this peek at the activities that children do in class. Repetitive text structure and close picture-to-text match help children relate to such familiar activities as playing, counting, painting, and listening to stories and music. Children will agree that school is a fun place to be!

Places in my community

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792093

Children will be fascinated by this book which identifies the places where people live, work, learn, and shop. Action-oriented photos also feature places that provide different services to the community such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and museums.

These are my friends

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792031

Who are your friends? We meet friends in different places - at home, on sports teams, at band practice, and other places. Our friends can even be our brothers and sisters and our pets! This book uses easy rhyme and fun photographs show children the fun that comes with friendships.

My school community

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792086

Colorful photographs feature children on their way to school, in their classrooms, and following school rules. Young readers will also learn about the jobs of teachers, librarians, and principals. An important section teaches children how to stay healthy inside their school communities.

Helpers in my community

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792062

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities.

My family community

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792079

This book shows young readers that, like a community, a family has members who perform roles. Parents teach and care for their children; children have rules to follow and household jobs to perform. Questions throughout the book encourage children to relate the information to their own families.

What are my jobs?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792017

Children love to take an active role in helping around their homes. This busy book shows children helping out inside the house by cleaning and washing dishes, as well as outside by raking leaves and sorting materials for recycling.

I have feelings

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778791874

This book explores the world of emotions and helps children identify their own feelings. Entertaining photographs show young readers what emotions look like on children's faces.