{"product_id":"curious-me-animals-isbn-9798885547055","title":"Curious Me!® Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Beautiful Way to Introduce Babies and Toddlers to the Amazing World of Animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurious Me!® Animals\u003c\/i\u003e is a light and lyrical board book that introduces babies and toddlers to all sorts of fascinating animals, from the familiar housecat to the elusive sloth. Alison Behnke’s fun text is perfectly matched to Mirella Mariani’s whimsical illustrations, a treat for young children and their adults alike. Together, readers will learn animal names, behaviors, and habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurious Me!® Animals\u003c\/i\u003e supports early learning by introducing important concepts and vocabulary, while helping caregivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce children to animals and environments with bright, engaging illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage awareness of the world and the creatures who share it with us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespond to toddlers’ questions and natural curiosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect all of the artfully illustrated \u003ci\u003eCurious Me!® Board Books\u003c\/i\u003e to start children on a lifetime of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e | Curious Me!®  Animals is a “my first” style board book, introducing babies and toddlers to all sorts of animals, from familiar fish to elusive sloths. Each of the books in the Curious Me! Board Books series is brightly illustrated by a different artist, making the series uniquely collectible. These books support literacy development by introducing important concepts with rich vocabulary, engaging text, and artistic visuals. Additionally, the series meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books—including diversity in representation of toddlers and their experiences. | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison Behnke\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and editor. She has written dozens of books for children and she is curious about subjects ranging from animals and geography to history and fashion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirella Mariani\u003c\/b\u003e was born in a small town called Giussano, Italy. As a young child, she loved drawing, caring for animals, and being in nature. Mirella has illustrated many children’s books. She enjoys nature and animals—and she is very curious as well! She now lives in Milan with her two children, a cat, and a tortoise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004668522725,"sku":"NP9798885547055","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/6c72512c-710c-4b98-84b1-b1b400e2ac32.jpg?v=1762272577","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/curious-me-animals-isbn-9798885547055","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}