Ty's Travels: Showtime!

Ty rocks out with friends in this new book in the Geisel Honor–winning series!

Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Showtime, a My First I Can Read story by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Music, imagination, and play are highlighted, making this perfect for sharing with children ages 3 to 6.

Rap-a-tap-tap!

Thrum, thrum, thrum!

Plink-a-plink-plink!

Ty loves playing the instruments, but something’s missing—his friends! With the help of his vivid imagination, Ty and his friends are onstage in a band making great music together.

With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First series is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Praise for Ty's Travels series:

Ty’s Travels: All Aboard has been named United Through Reading's 2024 Book for the Military Child.

Ty discovers the magic of music. But he learns the best songs are the ones you play together.

• Early Reader Fun: Perfect for emergent readers with simple, rhythmic text, word repetition, and bright, joyful art from the My First I Can Read series.
• Imagination and Play: Join Ty as a spotlight shines and he imagines himself on a big stage, rocking out for a cheering crowd.
• Making Music: From the Rap-a-tap-tap! of the drums to the Plink-a-plink-plink! of the piano, this story is filled with the fun sounds of a first jam session.
• Teamwork for Kids: Ty starts out playing alone, but soon learns that forming a band with his friends Ari and Jazz is the best way to rock.

"A cozy, snowy Christmastime read."  - Kirkus Reviews

“This installment in the Geisel-winning Ty's Travels series adds some much-needed diversity to the beginning-reader shelf” – Booklist  - Booklist

"Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Families looking for beginning readers showcasing Black Boy Joy will be delighted by this.” - Booklist Online

“Quick, positive, and fun. A welcome addition to the world of beginner reader books.” - School Library Journal