Ty’s Travels: Block by Block

By Kelly Starling Lyons, Niña Mata

Price: $5.99

On Sale: 12/8/2026

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Ty’s Travels: Block by Block

By Kelly Starling Lyons, Niña Mata

Price: $5.99

On Sale: 12/8/2026

About the Book

Ty and his friend build new worlds and more in this latest book of the Geisel Honor–winning series!

Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty’s Travels: Block by Block, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Creativity, collaboration, and play are highlighted, making this perfect for sharing with emerging readers!

Ty has a playdate with his friend Jazz. They both love to create with blocks. Time to build!

Ty wants to build a city. Jazz wants to build a castle. But what could they build block by block… 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.

Don’t miss these other books in the series:

· Ty’s Travels: Super Ty!

· Ty’s Travels: Showtime!

· Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out

· Ty’s Travels: Lab Magic

· Ty’s Travels: Winter Wonderland

· Ty’s Travels: Beach Day!

· Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!

· Ty’s Travels: A 5-Book Reading Collection

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063359840
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Dec 8, 2026
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Kelly Starling Lyons

Biography

Kelly Starling Lyons is a founding member of the Brown Bookshelf (thebrownbookshelf.com). Her acclaimed picture books include My Hands Tell a Story; the Caldecott Honor title Going Down Home with Daddy; and Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations. Her series for beginning readers, Ty’s Travels, won a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! Visit her at kellystarlinglyons.com.

Niña Mata

Biography

Niña Mata is a children’s bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

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About the Book

Ty and his friend build new worlds and more in this latest book of the Geisel Honor–winning series!

Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty’s Travels: Block by Block, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Creativity, collaboration, and play are highlighted, making this perfect for sharing with emerging readers!

Ty has a playdate with his friend Jazz. They both love to create with blocks. Time to build!

Ty wants to build a city. Jazz wants to build a castle. But what could they build block by block… 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.

Don’t miss these other books in the series:

· Ty’s Travels: Super Ty!

· Ty’s Travels: Showtime!

· Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out

· Ty’s Travels: Lab Magic

· Ty’s Travels: Winter Wonderland

· Ty’s Travels: Beach Day!

· Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!

· Ty’s Travels: A 5-Book Reading Collection

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063359840
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Dec 8, 2026
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Kelly Starling Lyons

Biography

Kelly Starling Lyons is a founding member of the Brown Bookshelf (thebrownbookshelf.com). Her acclaimed picture books include My Hands Tell a Story; the Caldecott Honor title Going Down Home with Daddy; and Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations. Her series for beginning readers, Ty’s Travels, won a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! Visit her at kellystarlinglyons.com.

Niña Mata

Biography

Niña Mata is a children’s bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got ThisI Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com. 

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