Now One Foot, Now the Other -- by Tomie de Paola (Author) (Book - Child)
"When Grandfather has a stroke, little Bobby helps him to relearn many of the things that he taught Bobby as a toddler. 'Conveys some of the same touching images and genuine fondness as dePaola'a...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
That Dreadful Day -- by James Stevenson (Author) (Book - Child)
"When Mary Ann and Louie return unhappily from their first day at school, Grandpa tells them about his own dreadful first day at school."
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide To Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, And Friendships -- by John Gottman, Joan DeClaire (Authors) (Book)
"John Gottman, one of the leading authorities on relationships has produced another fantastic book on this subject. In this book he explains the basic elements of 'people skills'. It gives us concrete...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Only Say This Because I Love You: How the Way We Talk Can Make or Break Family Relationships throughout Our Lives -- by Deborah Tannen (Author) (Book)
"Why does talk in families so often go in circles, leaving us tied up in knots? In this illuminating book, Deborah Tannen, the linguist and and bestselling author of You Just Don't Understand and many...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
What Did I Just Say!?!: How New Insights into Childhood Thinking Can Help You Communicate More Effectively with Your Child -- by Denis Donovan, Deborah McIntyre (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"Did you know that when you say 'How many times have I toldyou not to?' your toddler thinks you are actually changing the subject rather than reiterating a question? Based on years of clinical...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Dragonwings -- by Laurence Yep (Author) (Book - Child)
"The story begins as eight-year-old Moon Shadow Lee journeys across the Pacific to join his proud and clever father at the family-owned laundry in San Francisco. The boy recounts their problems with...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
In Search of a Sandhill Crane -- by Keith Robertson (Author) (Book - Child)
"Dismayed at the prospect of a summer in the Michigan wilderness, a young boy becomes increasingly fascinated by nature as he roams the woods in hopes of photographing sandhill cranes." From Card...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Genetic Ties and the Family: The Impact of Paternity Testing on Parents and Children -- by Mark Rothstein, Thomas Murray, Gregory Kaebnick, Mary Anderlik Majumder (Authors) (Book)
"Genetic Ties and the Family brings together experts in history, law, ethics, philosophy, psychology, social work, and sociology to explore the tension between biological and social conceptions of...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Adoption Option: Video and Resource Book (Video - Parent)
"The adoption option features seven young birth parents and one adoptive couple who share their experiences, viewers will learn to recognize adoption as a loving option. They will discover the many...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
How Tía Lola Came to Visit/Stay -- by Julia Alvarez (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez. Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía...
Ages 9 years - 12 years.