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First Friends: Bodies

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Board Book

ISBN: 9798898591519

$9.99
Coming Soon
Available September 29, 2026
Bilingual Spanish Board Book

ISBN: 9798898591526

$9.99
Coming Soon
Available September 29, 2026
Written by Mk Smith Despres
Illustrated by Xuan Le

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Join a childcare classroom as they move their bodies and transition to circle time!

It’s time to move our bodies! Can you raise your shoulders up and down? How about scrunching your face and spinning around? Let’s dance and shake our wiggles out before settling down on the rug for circle time.

  • Part of the First Friends series
  • Introduces different body parts and the ways they can move
  • Shows a diverse cast of toddlers going through their daily routines at childcare
  • Last page shows a labeled illustration of various body parts and asks readers how they like to move their bodies

More Details

  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.7 inches
  • Page Count: 18 pages
  • Age Range: 1 to 3 years

Awards & Accolades

About the Contributors

Written by - Mk Smith Despres
Mk Smith Despres is the author of the First Friends board book series, as well as Night Song and There’s That Sun Again, and was named a 2024 Green Box Artist in Residence. Mk has worked as an educator for over 15 years with kids and adults with disabilities. They write, teach, and read lots of books with their family in western Massachusetts, USA.
Illustrated by - Xuan Le
Xuan Le is an illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. After graduating with a degree in graphic design from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts, she pursued a full-time career in illustration, focusing on picture books. Her artwork is inspired by nature, often featuring people or homes nestled in stunning landscapes. In her spare time, Xuan enjoys experimenting with paper crafts and various materials around her home, adding a fun twist to her creative projects.