It's Time

It's time to play! There are so many adventures to be had in one's own backyard. This book allows readers to follow an engaging narrator through their playtime, from playing with the family dog to playing with a friend. This book nurtures the idea of friendship and spending time outside, as well as playing by oneself. Readers will enjoy the variety of activities that are both familiar and exciting. Emerging readers will find this book to be an accessible read, while younger children are sure to be engaged as the book is read to them. Colorful illustrations bring each spread to life during this fun playtime adventure!

Mateo is celebrating his fifth birthday. His party is held at the local bowling alley, where he and his friends bowl, eat cake, and open presents. Emerging readers will be excited to join Mateo and his friends at the bowling alley. Fun text and corresponding illustrations will demonstrate how birthdays are often celebrated in Western culture. This book is sure to be enjoyed by both emerging readers and younger children who have not yet started reading.

Getting your hair cut for the first time can be scary. However, watching your dad go first can make it less scary. Jamal and his father go to their local barbershop where the barber uses clippers to cut Jamal's hair short. This perspective of a traditional African American barbershop promotes cross-cultural understanding. The exciting text and fun illustrations are sure to grab the attention of both emerging readers and listeners alike. This book will inspire children to love reading while teaching them proper barbershop behavior.

Rebecca is having a sleepover. Her friends ride the bus with her to her house after school. They eat a snack, help out in the kitchen, watch a movie, and stay up all night talking. This book shows what a typical young child's sleepover is like and will help readers understand this common experience. The colorful illustrations and corresponding text will help foster a love of reading in emerging readers as well as younger listeners.

Jenna and her family are going for a picnic. The weather is perfect for an adventure to the city park. She helps her mother pack the picnic basket with sandwiches, potato salad, and lemonade. The family dog Charlie is going, too. The fun text and vivid illustrations provide perspective into an activity that many young children get to experience. This touching tale is perfect for young readers and children who have not yet begun reading on their own.