Paired rhyming statements track a child from birth (“First morning sun. First day begun. / First tiny cry. / First lullaby.”) through traditional milestones (“First baby talk. First shaky walk.”) to other less conventional moments (“First scraped-up knee. First climbing tree.”). On the final page the celebrated child welcomes a newcomer: “First sibling new. More firsts for two.” Digitally created illustrations sporting a cheerful palette and bold outlines feature a family that appears to be Asian.  ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center    (Ages 2-5)

A tender, lyrical celebration of all the wonderful firsts in a little one’s life, from the first morning sun to first shaky steps to the first day of preschool and everything in between.

From the very first sunrise for a new baby, life is full of wonder and discovery. Every little one learns to laugh, learns to talk, takes first steps, and eventually goes to school and makes new friends. All these milestones are celebrated in this joyful, rhyming text that is perfect for read-aloud sharing.