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 ...

"This book will broaden your knowledge about the important topic of play, and it will help you explore common challenges children might experience in play. Hands-on techniques, assessments, reflection questions, and exer...

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

"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...

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.

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

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...

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 ...

Fun activities to develop the fine motor skills preschoolers need for school success!Teachers know how important it is to develop children's fine motor skills as a stepping stone to future learning, and Mighty Fine Motor...

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.

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?

"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...

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

Humorous and melodious poems featuring children and their shoes.

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.

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.

An introduction to the human body, how it functions, and how children can contribute to their own good health and fitness by being physically active and eating appropriate foods.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Listeners both young and old will feel energized with upbeat, instrumental versions of childhood favorites. Contains over 50 minutes of music that promotes sensory and gross motor skills.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Questions on nature.

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

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

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.

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

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

Simple text and photographs illustrate the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes of the big city.

Explores some of the most mind-boggling man-made wonders of the world: famous fortresses, sensational skyscrapers, awesome bridges, and incredible temples.

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 ...

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.

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.

Picture book of 71 of the the world's most fantastic places, fashioned by man or by nature, from the Grand Canyon to the Taj Mahal.

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

While riding on his father's shoulders, a young boy feels taller than everything in his house, his neighborhood, and the world.

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

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

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

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

Introduces the letters of the alphabet through rhyming text and close-up examinations of letter-like markings on the wings of various species of butterflies.

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.

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

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.

When her teacher announces that he is getting married, Lilly the mouse sets her heart on being the flower girl at his wedding.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Teaches youngsters how to interact properly with others. Includes tips for further learning on the topic.

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."

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.

A child's healthy self-concept and happiness is often the result of the encouraging words and actions of parents and others who help a child know they are loved, valued, and capable.

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.

Provides examples and tips for being helpful when one is with others.

As Little Rhino searches for his mama, he meets new friends and learns the names for groups of animals, including a gaggle of geese, a flock of sheep, and a pride of lions.

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.

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.

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

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

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

A counting book featuring animals with different numbers of feet.

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.

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

"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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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...

Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the street.

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.

This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they learn about comparing things in a group by more than and less than.