The Cay -- by Theodore Taylor (Author) (Book - Child)
"This award-winning novel remains a powerful classic of prejudice, love, survival. In 1942, 11-year-old Phillip Enright lives with his parents on the Dutch Island of Curacao, but when the war moves...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Clan of the Cave Bear -- by Jean Auel (Author) (Book - Child)
"When her parents are killed by an earthquake, 5-year-old Ayla wanders through the forest completely alone. Cold, hungry, and badly injured by a cave lion, the little girl is as good as gone until she...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Yearling -- by Marjorie Rawlings (Author) (Book - Child)
"Fighting off a pack of starving wolves, wresting alligators in the swamp, romping with bear cubs, drawing off the venom of a giant rattlesnake bite with the heart of a fresh-killed deer--it's all in...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Mother Shock: Loving Every (Other) Minute of It -- by Andrea Buchanan (Author) (Book)
?According to Andrea Buchanan, "mother shock" is the state in which many new parents exist during those first confusing, chaotic, and often comical years of parenting. It is the clash between...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Single Mothers by Choice : A Guidebook for Single Women Who Are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood -- by Jane Mattes (Author) (Book - Parent)
?The first handbook for the paoidly growing number of American women choosing single motherhood, written by the director of the national organization, Single Mothers by Choice.?--From the Inside Flap
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Ties That Bind: Timeless Values for African American Families -- by Joyce Ladner (Author) (Book)
"Dr. Joyce A. Ladner brings profound insight to the challenge of raising strong children in ambivalent times, and offers abundant reasons to rejoice in renewing family ties. A treasury of time-tested...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Starting Out Right (Video - Parent)
"Teens learn proper breastfeeding techniques from a Lactation Specialist working one-on-one with a young mother. Heartfelt testimonials from breastfeeding teens, fun facts and expert advice engage and...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1)
Genesia's Birth (Video - Parent)
"After a successful induction, Genesia, a young African-American, labors with the support of her mom and boyfriend. (pv)"--Injoy Video
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1)
Celebrate Birth!: Segment 4: Moving with Pregnancy & Birth (Video - Parent)
"Viewers will learn: Ways to avoid body fatigue Sitting and side-lying with passive pelvic tilt Upright positions including standing and slow dance"--Injoy Videos
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1)
The Stages of Labor: A Visual Guide (Video)
"An animated anatomy lesson and birth story in one captivating package, this fascinating video has been repeatedly singled out by educators and viewers as one of the most exciting teaching tools...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1)
