This Is the First Book I Will Read to You

Illustrated by Magenta Fox
$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
36 per carton
On sale Apr 29, 2025 | 9780593692882
Age 0-3 years
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell K
Sales rights: World
A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time, now available in board book!

It's baby's first story time, and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He's also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn't settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj's, and the perfect swaddle, it's time to cuddle up and read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.
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". . . new caregivers will readily absorb the themes and appreciate the encouragement to create shared reading time with even the youngest children." Kirkus Reviews

"Sedita and Fox have created a wistful story reminiscent of many childhood favorites, but this time from a father’s perspective and including his future hopes of closeness with his child."School Library Journal

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A new dad gets ready to share the love of reading with his baby for the first time, now available in board book!

It's baby's first story time, and a new dad is excited to read to his child. He's also a little nervous. Which book should he choose? And what if it doesn't settle the baby to sleep? After bath time, picking out pj's, and the perfect swaddle, it's time to cuddle up and read together. And begins the special journey that only starts when a book is opened. Father and baby are transported to the soothing world of their story, sharing the special love of reading together for the first time. Filled with both tenderness and wonder, This Is the First Book I Will Read to You is the ultimate baby shower gift for book-loving parents and their newest readers.

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Praise

". . . new caregivers will readily absorb the themes and appreciate the encouragement to create shared reading time with even the youngest children." Kirkus Reviews

"Sedita and Fox have created a wistful story reminiscent of many childhood favorites, but this time from a father’s perspective and including his future hopes of closeness with his child."School Library Journal