¡A Jugar! / Ways to Play

With the help of just a few friends, beginning readers can play some of the most fun games there are-sports! Kids of all ages only need a ball and a handful of fellow sports enthusiasts to unlock a world of fun. Whether it's baseball or basketball, everyone has a favorite sport. From kicking around a soccer ball to playing catch with friends, this book shows the many ways young readers can play through colorful photographs and age-appropriate text. Even reluctant athletes will learn that getting outside and playing is as easy as it is fun!

Learning an instrument is a great way to explore the fun and wonder of music. Whether it's the drums or the piano, learning how to play an instrument is an amazing and empowering creative experience that instills a sense of discipline, even for early learners. It's also a great way to write unique songs and play inspiring music with friends. From jamming out in a bedroom to learning an instrument at school, beginning readers will love exploring the world of music through full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate text.

No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts.

In this charming book, beginning readers learn there's always something fun to do with your pets! Taking walks with the family dog or petting the family kitten are important steps in teaching caretaking and responsibility to young learners. Even feeding a pet goldfish is a great way to play with the family pet! This book, which pairs full-color photographs with accessible, age-appropriate text, shows that every interaction with a pet is a new way to help out and have fun!

Growing up, it's important to learn that there are countless ways to play with friends. Just a few pieces of clothing and a couple of hats can help create an imaginary world full of wonder. Early readers will discover how much fun that world can be, thanks to full-color photographs paired with accessible text that shows children enjoying dress-up in a variety of ways. Whether trying on dresses or playing like a cowboy, readers learn there are lots of ways to have fun with just the clothes in your closet!

There's never a shortage of ways to play when you get creative! Even without fancy sports or craft supplies, letting young readers explore the treasures found at home is a great way to invent a brand-new game. Allowing readers' imaginations to take over engages them in creative improvisation and builds confidence in their own logic. This book pairs full-color photographs with accessible text to show budding readers just how easy it is to turn ordinary household objects into an endless fountain of fun!