My First Highlights Magazine

Before you read the story, talk with your child about what’s happening in each illustration. Then go back and read the story about this happy little boy and his happy little dog.

Tell Me a Story

One ball rolling slow, slow, slow.

Go, Go, Go! By Jeanne Barrett Hargett • Art by Priscilla Burris

Catch it, catch it, go, go, go!

Crawling, crawling, two knees race.

One ball caught.One happy face!

Read Me a Poem

Tumble-bumble kittens,Soft, soft fur. Tumble-bumble kittens, Purr, purr, purr.

Count the Kittens By Nancy White Carlstrom • Art by Alison Edgson

Point to and count the kittens and talk about what each one is doing. Then have fun sharing more words that rhyme with tumble (rumble, humble, stumble, fumble, etc.).

Tumble-bumble kittens,Pat, pat, pat. Count the kittensWith Mama cat.

Find ItLet’s Do a Puzzle

Art by Katie McDee

Talk with your child about all the things you could do in this backyard. Then point to and name some of the colors you see.

Tree

Table

Window

Tell Me a Story

Help your little one focus on the illustrations by pointing to each body part as you read. Then read the story again and help your child point to his body parts as you name them. Don’t forget to end with a giggle.

Your Wonderful Body By Donna Marie Merritt • Art by Kathryn Mitter

You have ten toes.

You have ten fingers.

You have one mouth. You have one nose.You have two eyes.

You have two ears. You have one belly button. It’s right here!

Sing Me a Song

Clap, clap, clap your hands. Stomp your little feet.

Clap, Clap, Clap(To the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”) By Katie L. Carroll • Art by Kay Widdowson

Sing this song and then make up more verses. For example, “Tap, tap, tap your lap. Stomp your little feet. Bibbly, bobbly, bibbly, bobbly, dancing to the beat.”

Wibbly, wobbly, wibbly, wobbly, Dancing to the beat.

Leah, 11 monthsTexas

Wolfie, 7 months

Pennsylvania

Bye-Bye!

Harry, 11 monthsNew York

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