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First Steps Publishing

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Children's Books

Race Day Blues, Book 1, Hawaiian Critter Heritage Collection

August 26, 2018 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Race Day Blues by Mandie SchraderRace Day Blues
Book 1, Hawaiian Heritage Critter Collection Book
by Mandie Schrader

Steve is a centipede who loves to run. He takes pride in his trophies and outrageous speed, but his feet have been so sore he doesn’t feel like participating in the Big Race.

Can his sister Sarah help him get his groove back?

* * *

Filed Under: Children's Books, Sports Tagged With: Amanda Schrader, FSPauthor, fspbook, White Parrot Press

“Where is Bear? ~ Let’s Play Hide and Seek” by Sumi Fyhrie

August 20, 2017 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Where is Bear?- Let's Play Hide and Seek by Sumi Fyhrie
Where is Bear?- Let’s Play Hide and Seek by Sumi Fyhrie – Available Where books are sold.

CHILDREN’S | AGE: 3-8


Bear loves to play Hide and Seek.
While Adam is counting. Bear says “Don’t peek.”

Adam looks in a forest of tall, green trees.
“Woof, woof,” says Bear. “He can’t see me.”

Adam explores Bear’s cave that is dark and small.
“Woof, woof,” said Bear. “Why are their bats on the wall?”

Help Adam find Bear in this fun, playful adventure. Delightful illustrations and rhyming text engage young readers. Perfect for pre- and emerging readers.


Hidden inside are things in threes. Can you find them all? Look inside and see.


Available from: Barnes & Noble, Amazon

UPDATED Release Date:  September 2017
ISBN: 978-1-937333-34-8
Published by: White Parrot Press (imprint of First Steps Publishing)


 

Filed Under: Books, Bookstore, Children's Books Tagged With: childrens book, fspbook, imagination, new release, playtime, rhyme, Sumi Fyhrie, White Parrot Press

“Two Ghostly Tails” A brother and sister adventure by Sumi Fyhrie

August 20, 2017 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

"Two Ghostly Tails" A Brother and Sister Adventure by Sumi Fyhrie
“Two Ghostly Tails” A Brother and Sister Adventure by Sumi Fyhrie

CHILDREN’S | AGE: 3+


Brother and Sister do not get along. Brother likes to dig holes in the yard and drool; Sister likes to preen herself on a pink pillow and sleep. When a midnight intruder disrupts their life, the unlikely duo must put aside their differences and protect home and family from the unwelcome thief.

– – –

It’s Halloween night, on Simple Town Lane,
Brother’s a hot dog, Sister’s a princess, again.

The street is buzzing with kids looking for treats,
Brother wags his tail at every costume he greets.

And after a long day filled with kids, candy and fun,
It’s time for some sleep . . . but not for every one.

A strange shadow appears at the window outside.
Brother and Sister are scared.
Should we run? Should we hide?

“No!” cries Brother, he has plan.
And whispers to his Sister
how they’ll get rid of the man.

A Simple Town story
that is sure to delight,
and perhaps the real reason
for those bumps in the night!


Available from: First Steps Publishing, Barnes & Noble, Amazon

ISBN: 978-1-937333-45-4
Published by: White Parrot Press (imprint of First Steps Publishing)


Filed Under: Books, Children's Books, Holiday Tagged With: childrens book, fspbook, imagination, new release, rhyme, Sumi Fyhrie, White Parrot Press

“Billy Beetle Bug and his Beetle Bug Board” by Sumi Fyhrie

September 26, 2015 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment


SING ALONG WITH THE BEETLE BUG AND FRIENDS
Beetle Bug Board Song Now Available… Listen and Download from BillyBeetleBug.com
—————–
Billy has found a board.
A beetle bug board.
It’s a bouncy board.
Join Billy and his friends as they…
Bounce, Wiggle, Waddle, Slide, Hop, Skip, Spin.
An R.E.S. series book~ Reading, Exercise and Song
——————
Get notified when Billy and his Friends take off on a new adventure.
Free Sign Up at BillyBeetleBug.com

Filed Under: Books, Bookstore, Children's Books, Humorous Tagged With: beetle bug, fspbook, new release, Sumi Fyhrie, White Parrot Press, young adult

“Pandas on Parade” by Sumi Fyhrie

September 22, 2015 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Panda's on Parade by Sumi Fyhrie


CHILDREN’S | AGE: 3-8


AnLei is curious. In fact, she is VERY curious. Every day, beyond the walls of her bamboo home, AnLei hears music and watches bright colorful orbs float into the sky. Every night the sky fills with exciting bursts of light that pop and crackle.

“Will you help me look over the wall so I may see what is there?” AnLei asks her mother.
“Someday when you are bigger,” her mother answers.

AnLei decides ‘someday’ is too long to wait. Together with her best friend Bird, she uncovers a small opening in the wall – a hole just big enough for a little panda.

Anlei and the Pandas on Parade by Sumi Fyhrie.
Published by White Parrot Press (imprint of First Steps Publishing)
Release Date:  2015

INCLUDES: Story and Fun Facts


 

Filed Under: Books, Bookstore, Children's Books Tagged With: animals, childrens book, fspbook, new release 2015, pandas, Sumi Fyhrie, White Parrot Press

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