"First Times" by Lori Joy Smith explores the journey of self-discovery and the complexity of growing up. The story follows a high school senior as she navigates the poignant and often humorous experiences of first loves, heartbreak, friendships, and the challenges of adolescence. With an honest and relatable voice, the protagonist learns about the significance of those initial moments that shape her identity and future. Through a series of relatable experiences, the narrative captures the essence of youth, the bittersweet nature of first times, and the importance of embracing change and personal growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.

This book was published in 2017 by Orca Book Publishers .

Charles Ghigna is the author of 17 books of poetry for children, including Animal Tracks and Animal Trunk. He lives in the USA. Annika Dunklee was born in Uppsala, Sweden, to a Scottish father and a Swedish mother. She bases a lot of her stories on her own childhood memories. My Name Is Elizabeth! was inspired by anyone who dislikes having his or her name shortened, lengthened, mispronounced or mangled in some way. Lori Joy Smith is an illustrator and fine artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries across Canada and the United States. Her illustrations have appeared on greeting cards and in Chirp, American Girl, Teen and Today's Parent magazines, among other places. Lori enjoys knitting, drawing and sewing. She lives with her family in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.