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Lori Joy Smith.
Simple rhymes celebrate the fun of "first times," from playground skills, such as sliding and swinging, to more sophisticated accomplishments: "The first time I play a game that I choose. / The first time I finally tie my own shoes." Cheery watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations of proud toddlers should help little ones look forward to learning as they grow.