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.
You Did It! I Did It!
School Readiness Skill: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do.
"All families can help each other be strong."--The Family Book by Todd Parr
When your child feels connected to you, they are secure. Security grows their self-esteem. Security builds their confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Create Connections with Your Little One
Building connections is simple but it does take time and intention:
- Good morning/Goodnight : Both waking up and bedtime offer opportunities. Take a minute in the morning to cuddle your little one awake or share affirmations for the day. At night, read together, say a prayer or a special goodnight wish.
- 5 minutes: Every day, give your child 5 uninterrupted minutes of your time and focus with no distractions.
- Dinnertime: Put away devices and spend meal time talking about the day.
It's okay if you can't make all 3 happen every day, just do your best. Your child will notice.
Find more information about helping your little one grow their self-esteem and confidence from our friends at Richland First Steps.
First Steps to the Library is a partnership between Richland Library and Richland First Steps.
Besos for Baby
A Little Book of Kisses
Published in 2014
"Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato. Using simple Spanish words, this charming read-aloud proves that love is the same in every language!"--Page 4 of cover.
Baby, Sleepy Baby
Published in 2023
"It’s bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns to cuddle and sing this sleepy baby to bed. One by one the baby's sister, grandmother, father, and mother call on the winds, the clouds, the stars, and the moon to sail and rock and delight their little one until dreams take over"-- Provided by publisher.
Baby, Sleepy Baby.
Published in 2021
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.
Sabado = Saturday
Published in 2022
"Introduce your little ones to the celebratory milestone of graduation and how one's family will always support dreams and goals, in both English and Spanish! Inspired by Mesoamerican pictorial manuscripts, particularly the Aztec codices, this almost-textless hardcover celebrates the perseverance it takes to graduate and how family will always be there to see you from the beginning to the end--walking across the stage." -- Amazon.
Baby Cakes
Published in 2017
The sibling duo from Hat On, Hat Off are back in another household adventure, exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know baking is hard work and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients, measure the flour try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, and let mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but time flies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just baby cakes.
Baby Cakes
Published in 2022
A brother and sister have fun in the kitchen baking baby cakes for tea time, and includes a recipe for cupcakes and icing.
Essie! Otra Vez?
Published in 2022
Rafael tries to save his toys from his baby sister, Essie, by building a wall from shoeboxes, toilet paper rolls, and other household objects in this playful exploration of spatial sense and geometry.
Leo Loves Mommy
Published in 2021
"Leo enjoys a full day of fun and snuggles with his mommy"-- Provided by publisher.
The Family Book
Published in 2003
Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.
El Carnaval De Mi Bisabuela
Published in 2022
In the city of Olinda, Brazil, Clara is looking forward to the Carnaval street parade, with the colorful, fantastic costumes that her great-grandmother makes for the family--but her Bisa is too old to follow the parade, so Clara decides to bring the parade to her.
A Veces, Yo Soy Todo Lo Que Necesito
Published in 2022
"Conoce a una niña quien le encanta estar en su hogar, que huele a té de canela ? se siente como un pijama calientito. Pero todo es diferente cuando se va de paseo. Aún así, encuentra la manera de sentirse tranquila. Al llegar la oscuridad de la noche sus pies se enfrían y su habitación a veces le da miedo. Es entonces cuando la niña cierra los ojos y crea su propia luz al pensar en el sol."-- Amazon.
Nana and Abuela
Published in 2023
"Luna lives with her two grown-ups in a small home next to a river. She has "two pets, two pillows on her bed, and two languages in her head." Luna also has two grandmothers: Nana and Abuela. They are her two favorite people, and they are very different from each other. When her grown-ups are away, Nana and Abuela visit for a "date night" with Luna. Together they plan a delicious meal: pizza with olives. But when Luna adds something to the menu, she blends her Spanish and her English. Her request for this special treat confuses her grandmothers. They ask, "¿Luna, qué dijiste?" and "Luna, what are you saying?" As the three of them work together to understand each other, Abuela and Nana offer comfort, each in their own way, and Luna figures out how to make herself heard." --Provided by publisher.
Love is All Around
Published in 2022
A little girl observes the ways that love is shown and shared throughout her day. From Sister’s kisses when she wakes to eating breakfast with her family and playing with friends at school, love is all around.
7 Best Things About Family
Published in 2023
There are so many great things about family, but these are the seven best things! We asked real children what they love most about family and these were their answers.
