First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills.
Cuddle Up with a Good Book
School Readiness Skill: "Children develop interest in books and motivation to read."
Grow Your Child's Love of Books:
- Set a reading routine. Whether you wake up or go to bed with books, it's all about finding a time daily to share stories together.
- Saturday Storytime is magic. Check out your closest Richland Library location offering storytime and start your weekend at the library.
- Get caught reading! Read anything as long as it's not a screen--magazines, cookbooks, repair manuals--and make sure your little one sees you.
Find information about growing your reader and more from our friends at Richland First Steps.
First Steps to the Library is a partnership between Richland Library and Richland First Steps.
First Words Mandarin
Illustrated by Andy Mandfield & Sebastien Iwohn.
Published in 2018
"First Words Mandarin" features 100 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.
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Indoors = [Shi Nei]
English-Chinese
Published in 2015
Learn about different kinds of buildings and what goes on inside.
Global Baby Playtime
Published in 2021
"Babies around the world play in many different ways, clapping, pointing, smiling, and sharing--and learning about the world around them"-- Provided by publisher.
With All My Heart, I Love You = Con Todo Mi Corazón, Te Quiero
Published in 2021
"Baby jumps, baby rolls; baby wiggles and baby jiggles ... and when we cuddle, just us two, with all my heart, 'I love you'"-- Provided by publisher
I Love You More Than ...
Published in 2022
A father reassures his young son that although they cannot always be together, he misses his baby boy and always thinks about him.
Me Gusta
Published in 2022
"In the affirmative and encouraging Me Gusta, acclaimed author and illustrator Angela Dominguez combines Spanish and English in a poetic and touching story of family, reminding us that through the adventures and the heartbreak, love conquers all and transcends language." -- Amazon.
A House
Published in 2021
Bright illustrations paired with interactive call-and-response questions tell of what makes a house a home.
In the Snow
Published in 1995
A mother and son practice writing Chinese characters in the snow. Introduces the characters for ten simple words.
Tiger Brother
A Tale in English and Chinese
Published in 2022
"Somewhere high up on the Changbai Mountains, Changsheng's father brought home a kitten... that turned out to be a tiger! When Changsheng and his tiger brother grow up, they face obstacles from the villagers who are afraid of the wild animal living with them. When the boy and the tiger finally separate, the tiger brother promises to always be there for Changsheng if he needs him. All he has to do is to put on his tiger hat and shout "Tiger Brother!" towards the mountains. When robbers come to the village, Changsheng has to do just that. Will the promise between brothers be broken? Read this story about a boy and his tiger brother and find out!" -- Back cover.
One Love.
Published in 2011
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Newton, this heartwarming picture book offers an upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.
One Love
Published in 2011
In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
Reina Ramos Encuentra La Solucion
Published in 2022
A Reina Ramos la emociona la idea de disfrazarse de Frida Kahlo para el museo de cera que se harЃa en su clase. Frida fue una persona de carЃacter firme, como la mamЃa y la abuela de Reina. Sin embargo, cuando Nora, su mejor amiga, tambiЃen elige a Frida, Reina no sabe quЃe hacer. ѕDe quiЃen se irЃa a disfrazar ahora?
My Nap = Mi Siesta
Published in 2022
"In this colorful bilingual board book that highlights the joys of napping, Coco Rocho shows us all the places where you can take a siesta!"-- Provided by publisher
Richard Scarry's 100 First Words = Las Primeras 100 Palabras De Richard Scarry.
Published in 2022
A bilingual edition of Richard Scarry's 100 First Words, perfect for introducing little ones to basic words in English and Spanish--and to Richard Scarry's Busytown!
Me and the Family Tree
Published in 2022
As a young girl reflects on her family, she notices how she resembles various family members as well as how she is unique.
Hurry Home, Hedgehog!
A Bilingual Book of Sounds
Published in 2015
Wet weather is coming - whoosh! Hedgehog hurries along - pitter patter. What other sounds does he hear along the way? A bilingual board book in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Baby's Here!
Published in 2022
This interactive board book invites little ones to cradle, rock, and play with the babies on each page.
