Nurturing Child Development

Put a stop to the endless cycle of battles with your child, and rebuild a relationship based on love and respect rather than conflict. This guide has everything you need to raise capable, happy, and agreeable kids!

"Just as kids' bodies need specific nutrients for good health, they also need a balanced diet of physical activity to help them reach their potential. This book explains the learning link between the body and the brain a...

Describes how children can boost their self-esteem by doing thing they enjoy and are good at and by seeking the advice and comfort of others.

The first part of Strengthening Fine Motor Skills is devoted to mazes. These mazes are a practical tool for working on a variety of skills, from basic pencil control and hand-eye coordination to the formation of letters ...

Bring out your child's creative side with Let's Get Crafty with Paper & Glue. This inspiring book has 25 easy-to-achieve projects that you and your child can enjoy making together at home. The creative ideas include colo...

Presents a variety of activities which build learning readiness for exploring and understanding the five senses.

Text and photographs illustrate what a yoga class is all about as children go from breathing exercises and gentle stretches to backbends and tricky balances.

The emphasis is on fun and learning! Kids learn to count with the help of teddy bears, dogs, cupcakes, ducks, and other colorful things. Fun with Numbers provides parents the tools they need to help their children build ...

Encourages young readers to be physically active for at least sixty minutes a day.

"303 Preschooler-Approved Exercises and Active Games is written specifically for children ages 2-5 years old. In the Building Blocks of Fitness section, each fitness and sport skill is taught in different stages. This al...

Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.

A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.

Jungle animals sing the verses of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement.

Curious George is helping Professor Wiseman train for a race, but she thinks running is boring. Can George find a way to show her that running is fun before the big race?

Sesame Street characters teach the importance of bathing, hand washing, preventing the spread of germs, and teeth brushing.

A girl describes how her skin, bones, muscles, brain, blood, heart. lungs, and stomach receive energy and function as parts of her body.

Humorous and melodious poems featuring children and their shoes.

Bertie used to have a lot of dirty habits, but with help from his family he has learned not to do such things as licking the dog or eating candy off the floor.

Provides directions for easy-to-do activities to increase strength, endurance, and flexibility while having fun.

Discusses the importance of exercise and some ideas to help get the blood pumping and strengthen the entire body.

A boy guides his younger brother through a game of follow the leader--until the little one insists on reversing roles.

Text and photographs illustrate what a yoga class is all about as children go from breathing exercises and gentle stretches to backbends and tricky balances.

Presents, in simple text and illustrations, advice on nutrition, exercise, relationships with friends and family, and ways of dealing with stress.

"Touch the Red Button" is the most fun and interactive book designed to help your child learn: colors, shapes, counting, vocabulary, fine motor skills, comparing objects, pattern recognition, folliwng instructions, posit...

Three little rabbits exhibit both good and bad habits regarding their attitudes toward new experiences, taking care of their things, behaving with others, getting enough rest, and eating healthy foods.

Encourages young readers to be physically active for at least sixty minutes a day.

"Simple text and photographs present the importance of being active and examples of how to stay active"--Provided by publisher.

"Scissors are basic tools, and this book is the best way to introduce them to your child. Use this book to help your child practice cutting with scissors and improve manual dexterity"--Cover.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Children explore their five senses, learning what they can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste.

A boy imagines what it would be like if he had such things as duck feet, a whale spout, and an elephant's trunk.

Describes how snowflakes form, the different types of snowflakes, and how and why they develop their unique shapes.

Whimsical thoughts, bringing colorful and happy images to the reader.

A little bunny listens to noises all around him and then makes some of his own.

"All the ways and places that wild exists in our world and where you can find it"--Provided by publisher.

A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.

A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them.

Little Bear closes his eyes and wishes and wishes to become an astronaut in outer space ... a pirate on a ship ... a king in a magical castle! But when he opens his eyes, his wishes haven't come true. He's still Little B...

Questions on nature.

Designed to develop sensory and language awareness, this board book presents pictures of various monsters that have hairy eyebrows, fuzzy spikes, bumpy paws, rough horns, and fluffy ears.

This beautiful photo book follows the course of one day in our world. Sunrise to sunset is captured in the essential things we all do daily, wherever we live in the world, and in the different ways we do them. The first ...

Rhyming text describes the search of two young friends for shadows in the everyday world.

A book about the life of a tree and all it gives us.

Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.

Describes some of the things that bring happiness and awe into our lives, including a baby bird, fresh-baked bread, snow, clocks, the moon, and more.

Learn about the different senses by means of a variety of farm activities and various farm animals.

Eva takes a walk with her mother and encounters a range of mysteries: from gravity, to life cycles, to the vastness of the universe. She learns that it's okay to say "I don't know", and she discovers that there are some ...

A child shares the sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes of a day at the seashore.

A rhyming celebration of all sorts of creatures, from the Feather People (birds) to the Dreaming People (dogs) and even the People People.

Meet the world's largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally gentle giant -- and...

Highlights the seven wonders of the ancient world and explains the feats of engineering behind constructing each wonder.

A visit to woods, pasture, and pond brings encounters with various birds, insects, and other creatures of nature. Flaps fold out to reveal the animals on each two-page spread.

An alphabet book featuring twenty-six animals found in the ocean and including endnotes giving additional details about each of these sea creatures.

This book teaches children to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.

While trying his best to help a penguin that has shown up at his door, a boy journeys all the way to the South Pole, only to realize that the penguin was never lost.

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly has exciting plans. She is going to be the flower girl at the wedding! At least she thinks she is ... Oh, dear. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece, ...

Rhyming text and illustrations present some of the ways dinosaurs can play with their friends, from hogging the swings to sharing toys.

Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.

Goose, Duck, Hen, Bird, and the little chick itself cannot tell to whom a new hatchling belongs, but its mother knows.

From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like.

Shy Jenneli loves to dance the Red River Jig with her grandmother, but when her grandmother enters Jenneli into a jigging contest, she is both horrified and excited.

Freddie the flounder feels less talented than the other fish, but when a shark comes after his friends at the fair Freddie discovers his true worth.

Peter Carnavas' Little Treasures aim to uplift and inspire children and parents through exploring love, the environment, family and the importance of self worth. In Jessica's Box, Peter addresses acceptance and the value...

Jack, a boy so shy that his only playmate is his shadow, rescues a girl's cat from a tree and finds a new friend.

Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of staying calm and thinking about how to solve the problem when things do not work on the first try.

Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of telling someone to quit when you do not like what they are doing, as well as telling them what you would like for them to do instead.

A series of questions for the reader to answer about himself: "I have [teeth] up top. I have [teeth] downstairs."

Button, zip, scrub, rub, paint, and write--these are just a few of the things independent children can do. Aliki's fun, rhyming text and lively illustrations celebrate the joys of mastering these skills, morning, noon, a...

Teaches children that being kind and loving is important and that each time love and kindness is shown, they make someone feel special.

Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of sharing, being careful with the property of others, and taking turns.

Two brief stories demonstrate that people can feel cramped and angry when they do not have enough space, and the importance of looking for more space when it is needed.

John is unhappy because his friend is too bossy and he went to James' house to tell him so but by the time John had delivered his message, you could hardly tell an enemy from a friend -- and a very good friend at that!

Unhappy because her kittens have been given away, Misty seeks comradeship among the barn cats, returns to the house, and finds that someone has followed her home.

There are so many things to love about being you. From your fingers and your toes and your smile, to your dreams for the future.

A smooth, white pebble on a rocky shore enjoys life but wishes for something more, although the other rocks advise it to be content.

A collection of stories and poems, arranged in the categories "Adventure," "Big and Little," "Bravery," "Love and Friendship," "Happiness," "Belonging," "For a Rainy Day," "Nonsense," "Colors," and "Nature."

Written when the author was ten years old, tells of a dog and a boy who are both lonely until they are included by others.

"Joey didn't share and he felt there was something wrong with him"--Jacket flap. So Howard tried to help Joey. When Joey brought the chameleons to school, and they escaped, they were very hard to find. That gave Howar...

The little flower is growing in a weed patch, but secretly longs to be in the beautiful garden tended by the loving gardener. With help of a new friend her wish comes true.

Provides examples and tips for working things out fairly when two people want the same thing.

Provides examples and tips for working things out when two people want the same thing.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.

Instructs the reader on how to interact with the illustrations to create imaginative images.

Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina learn to compromise when they want to do different things while playing together, and receive Teacher Harriet's gentle encouragement to try to fix the problem themselves.

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens.

Shining star Oliver Jeffers is back with this star spangled inter-galactic adventure tale in space! One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up, up and away he flies, high into the sky. Whizzing past clouds,...

Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.

Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles.

Henry the rooster hates to get up in the morning. When his father goes away for a convention and leaves Henry in charge, Henry fails at his task until the wise old goat comes up with a solution.

A young llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals.

Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the street.

Follow Billy and Milly through thirteen adventures in these funny and simple short stories. Through very basic storytelling, these brief narratives are told in only three or four words apiece. Eve Feldman cleverly uses e...

Two children play a game with a rabbit, who gives them choices he pulls out of his hat.

A counting book featuring animals with different numbers of feet.

Mr. Maxwell usually orders baked mouse at his favourite restaurant, but decides on a live mouse to celebrate his promotion at work, and soon discovers that his decision is a disastrous mistake.

"Dad like to nap. San wants to gab, rap, and more. Dad gets mad. But then he sees that San can help him nap!"--P. [4] of cover.

As a newly-hatched bird is blown around the farmyard by a strong wind, he keeps learning passwords that will allow him to enter different animal's homes, but is blown away again before he has the chance to go in.

Presents an illustrated collection of twenty-four counting rhymes, from "Baa, baa black sheep" to "Wash the dishes, wipe the dishes."

A child's imagination can find something magical in just about anything -- even an ordinary pebble. In this colorful board book, a little boy uses red and black pebbles to make a face. But when it comes to the teeth, wou...

A variety of mostly farm animals are introduced with such phrases as a granny nanny, a soggy doggy, and a loose goose.

Questions in verse about the many things you could be if you were square or soft or loud or red or small or fat or fierce or dark.

When Henry the goat discovers a hole in his bucket, Liza the duck offers a series of solutions to fix it. But as each solution brings a new problem, Henry and Liza compete in a riotous back-and-forth that continues to es...

Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as skiers, sledders, and snowboarders whiz down a snowy slope. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Pigs, chickens, and other farm animals prance and balance in piles, while the reader is invited to add and subtract their numbers.

A little boy has a nightmare that he can't read and is relieved when he wakes up and finds that it isn't true.