Poems and Illustrations for Preschool Children is a book written just for children, as are the illustrations just for the preschool child. Having worked on some occasions with preschoolers, I know they are secure with some regimentation and like stories read and reread to them. Most of the poems and illustrations grew out of life experiences either from growing-up experiences or by observing others. The intent of the poems is to create joy and interest...

Caillou loves learning to care for different types of animals. The lessons that Caillou learns from his encounters with animals teach him how to help his neighbors, his parents, and his grandparents care for their pets. Caillou₂s inquisitive nature makes him an ideal pet helper.

There has never been a more essential time for the definitive book on parenting our 0-5 year-olds. This practical guide, from BBC broadcaster, children's counsellor and mother of two Kate Silverton is rooted in the latest research into the science of child brain development. By understanding their child's developmental stages, parents will come to realise that there is no such thing as 'naughty' in the traditional sense and will be equipped to react...

Inherited from Maria Montessori in 1907, the Montessori Method is a child-centered educational approach celebrating and nurturing each child's desire to learn. It is an approach valuing the human spirit and full child development: physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Curious to see how the Method works first hand, filmmaker Alexandre Mourot sets his camera up in the oldest Montessori school in France (with kids from 3 to 6 years of age) and...

Rhythmic text enumerates what various body parts can do, including hands to clap and a body to twirl, then expresses thanks for each of those parts--and for the whole.

"It starts out as a regular trip to the store with Mom, but then Lily does a dreadful thing: she flings her beloved stuffed toy, Bobbo, high in the air, only to have him land on top of a school bus just as it's pulling away! Lily is inconsolable. What if she never sees Bobbo again? Little does she know (though the reader can see) that Bobbo is having an exciting adventure at school--and will be well cared for until he finds his way back to Lily."--Publisher's...

"There's so much to think about when it comes to making friends -- from sharing your toys and treats to being polite and thinking about how others are feeling. But don't worry! This super-handy guide is here to help you be a really awesome friend."--Back cover.

"The award-winning creator of Blue's Clues, Super Why!, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood shares the secret sauce behind her shows' powerful, transformative results in the form of eleven research-based, foundational "clues" to ensure that preschoolers flourish academically, socially, and emotionally during this critical time"--

"Our bodies let us know if we feel unsafe or might be in danger and can tell us when we are calm or need healthy touch. In this story, Mr. B helps Deja understand what her body is telling her by asking her to describe what her body is feeling"--

"Introduces Chinese language to preschool children in a gentle, playful way. The ABC structure provides a familiar framework that encourages fun and easy learning"-- Jacket flap.