<p> Animals are extraordinarily appealing to the youngest children. Their curiosity about other living creatures offers ample opportunity for fun and learning. <i>My First Book of Animals</i> presents a variety of animals in brightly colored photographs, and also provides an opportunity to learn animal body parts and colors: <ul> <li> black and white cow with big ears and a tail </li> <li> rooster with feathers and a red comb </li> <li> duck with yellow feet </li> <li> dog with floppy ears </li> <li> donkey and its tail </li> <li> shiny yellow and green goldfish </li> <li> black and white cat </li> <li> white horse with a tail </li> <li> colorful parrot with long tail feathers </li> <li> rabbit and its big ears </li> <li> white sheep </li> <li> goat and its horns and ears. </li></ul> </p><p> The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (<i>My First Book of Animals</i>, <i>My First Book of Colors</i>, <i>My First Book of Numbers</i>) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler. </p>