Early Childhood 12 Order at freespirit.com • fax 714.230.7070 • phone 1.800.858.7339 NEW! Tap and Rap, Move and Groove by Connie Bergstein Dow, illustrated by Debbie Palen This book brings movement into homes and early childhood classrooms with rhythmic chants for children to move and dance to. Woven throughout are many opportunities for children to contribute their own ideas and explore movement possibilities, nurturing creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression. 36 pp., full-color, HC, 11.25" x 9". Ages 3–8. GRL-M, grade 2/Lexile AD370L 930763...$16.99 $12.99 Available October 2023 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me by Goldie Millar, Ph.D., and Lisa A. Berger, Ph.D., illustrated by Priscilla Burris This friendly, positive picture book helps children understand their feelings, giving them coping strategies for communicating and managing emotions. With colorful, expressive illustrations and an inviting counting format, 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me invites children and adults to share and explore feelings together. A special section for adults offers tips, activ- ities, and discussion topics to help extend children’s understanding. 40 pp., full-color, HC, 11¼" x 9¼". Ages 3–8. GRL-M, grade 2/Lexile 470L 899000...$15.99 $11.99 Gentle Hands and Other Sing- Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning by Amadee Ricketts, illustrated by Ashley Barron Shake up your storytime with these 12 beautifully illustrated sing-along songs based on classic tunes you know and love. Favorite songs like “Frère Jacques” and “B-I-N-G-O” get turned on their heads with new, easy-to- remember lyrics offering lessons on how to manage anger, being a good friend, asking for help, what to do when you’re afraid, when to use a quiet voice, and many others. 32 pp., full-color, HC, 11¼" x 9¼". Ages 3–8 . GRL-I, grade 1/Lexile 430L DIGITAL CONTENT includes downloadable sheet music for all songs. 899213...$16.99 $12.99 I’m Happy-Sad Today Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings by Lory Britain, Ph.D., illustrated by Matthew Rivera Happy and also sad. Excited but nervous too. Feeling friendly with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more. 40 pp.; full-color; HC; 11¼" x 9¼". Ages 3–8. GRL-K, grade 2/Lexile 480L 899321...$16.99 $12.99
