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.

This joyful story is perfect for sharing with your favorite little musician:

• Making Music Together: From a Rap-a-tap-tap! to a Thrum, thrum, thrum!, this story celebrates the fun of playing instruments and forming a band with friends.
• Social Emotional Learning: Ty starts playing alone but discovers that sharing the spotlight and collaborating is the best part of the show.
• Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a My First I Can Read book, it uses simple, repetitive language and sight words to build confidence in children just starting their reading journey.
• Vibrant and Joyful Illustrations: Bright, cheerful art from Niña Mata brings Ty and his friends to life, making every page a delight to explore.