Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic -- by Mary Kurcinka (Author) (Book - Parent)
"The spirited child--often called "difficult" or "strong-willed"-- can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and inadequate.Spirited kids are, in fact, simply "more"--by...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Elephant Bathes -- by Derek Hall (Author) (Book - Child)
"Frightened by stinging hornets, a baby elephant is comforted by his mother who takes him to the river for a bath." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Children's Literacy Development: Making It Happen Through School, Family, and Community Involvement -- by Patricia Edwards (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Written in an eloquent and practical style, renowned author and recognized national authority on family literacy Patricia Edwards has carefully selected skills, strategies, and examples of family...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Mama One, Mama Two -- by Patricia MacLachlan (Author) (Book - Child)
"When her mother is hospitalized, a young girl is cared for by a foster mother. 'A surprisingly gentle and reassuring story. . . . Powerful illustrations, subtle and distinctive.' ?Language Arts....
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Parent Guides to Pediatric Visits - Preschool Children -- by The American Academy of Pediatrics (Author) (Book)
"This edition is a Parent Guide for preschool Children: 3 to 5 Years Old. Added guidance for patients and parents Providing answers to developmental and health questions is key to establishing...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
No One is Going to Nashville -- by Mavis Jukes (Author) (Book - Child)
"Sonia's relationship with her father and stepmother is so warmly real that all three characters seem to leap into life in a story that is a refreshing tonic to mean old. But, at its heart the book...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Sword in the Tree -- by Clyde Bulla (Author) (Book - Child)
"After his father is reported dead and his wicked uncle takes over the castle, eleven-year-old Shan hides his father's precious sword and after escaping with his mother, makes his way to King Arthur's...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Dear Mr. Henshaw -- by Beverly Clearly (Author) (Book - Child)
"When, in sexond grade, Leigh writes to an author to tell him how much he 'liked' his book, he never suspects that he'll still be writing to him four years later. And he never imagines the kinds of...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Last Was Lloyd -- by Doris Smith (Author) (Book - Child)
"A friendless, overweight twelve-year-old with an overprotective mother begins to change the monotonous pattern of his life." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Good Divorce -- by Constance Ahrons (Author) (Book - Parent)
"WE often hear and read about the horror stories of divorce, but, according to acclaimed family therapist, Constance Ahrons, in more than %50 of divorces, a helathy sense of 'bi=nuclear' family can be...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)