Guiding Children's Social Development -- by Marjorie Kostelnik, Anne Soderman, Alice Whiren (Authors) (Book)
"This book focuses on ways professionals can help children develop positive feelings of self-esteem while learning to get along with others. It offers practical, developmentally appropriate strategies...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile -- by Bernard Waber (Author) (Book - Child)
"Lyle the crocodile lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. He lives it there, and his hosts, the Primms, like having him around--he helps young Joshua with his homework, jumps-rope...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
James Will Never Die -- by Joanne Oppenheim (Author) (Book - Child)
"In their pretend games, an older brother always seems to come out on top." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Miss Nelson Is Missing -- by Harry Allard (Author) (Book - Child)
"The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a substitute." From Book Description
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Fisherman and His Wife -- by Margot Zemach (Author) (Book - Child)
"A robust translation of the classic tale, with Zemach's charmed paintings of the carnival-like events." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Adventures of Paddy Pork -- by John Goodall (Author) (Book - Child)
"Kids have a good sense of story will be able to 'read' the pictures of the folk-style tale of a pig who runs away from home to join the circus and meets with adventure, dashed dreams, but returns...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Dinosaur Time -- by Peggy Parish, Arnold Lobel (Authors) (Book - Child)
"An easy-to-read introduction to eleven different dinosaurs--their size, their diet, the pronunciation of their names, and their distinct characteristics."
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Big Max -- by Kin Platt (Author) (Book - Child)
"Big Max, the world's greatest detective, helps a king find his missing elephant." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Ramona the Pest -- by Beverly Clearly (Author) (Book - Child)
"The engaging tale of young Ramona Quimby's first days in kindergarten, Ramona the Pest takes a pint-sized perspective on the trials and delights of beginning school. Ramona can't wait to learn all...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days -- by Stephen Manes (Author) (Book - Child)
"Milo, tired of problems with his sister, parents, and classmates, finds a book in the library that promises to make him a perfect person in just three days." From Product Description
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)