Early Childhood Education
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Poppy Partridge, Teodora Oprea Ready to Sign: Baby Signs
Babies have a lot to say! Help strengthen your bond and enhance communication with your little one through this delightful introduction to sign language. Each page introduces three to four first signs that will help you teach your baby to express what they are feeling and what they want. Lift the tab for a description of how to make each sign. Then read and sign the simple story. Charming pictures reinforce the meaning for your toddler. Using baby sign language helps reduce frustration for both parents and children. Parents who learn sign language alongside their baby can be more responsive to their baby's needs, which can foster a closer bond.
$25.99
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Gail L. Ensher, David A. Clark Relationship Centered Practices in Early Childhood: Working with Families Infants and Young Children at Risk
Strong working relationships with diverse families and children are the foundation of successful early intervention. Discover fresh, practical ways to build these relationships in this essential guidebook, every professional's blueprint for working with children and families within the specific context of their culture, family structure, and risk factors. Developed by two respected early childhood authorities special education expert Gail Ensher and pediatrician David Clark this book is a must for all professionals serving families of children birth to age 8 who have disabilities or who may be at risk.
$52.95
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Remixed: A Blended Family
In Mixed City, when colors care for each other, they decide to mix. They create families that come in every combination of colors, shapes, and sizes. But sometimes those sizes, shapes, and colors can change. And change isn't always easy. It might be hard to get used to. It might make some colors feel worried, or sad. Remixed: A Blended Family is an inspiring picture book that celebrates the strength and resilience of remixed families and the beauty of chosen families, showing how even after change, or loss, love can thrive.
$26.95
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Jayneen Sanders, Sofia Cardoso Resilience: A Book to Encourage Resilience, Persistence and to Help Children Bounce Back From Challenges and Adversity
Meet Emmi! She is resilient, independent and courageous. She always tries her best, and even when the going gets tough, Emmi never gives in. This charming story uses verse and beautiful illustrations to model resilience, persistence, and the ability to face challenges with tenacity. Children who are resilient are brave, curious, confident and problem solvers. Nurturing these traits in our children will go a long way in helping them face the many challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote children's resilience.
$19.95
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Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis Rest: A Board Book About Bedtime
Calming and restful, this book highlights the quiet moments of baby's day. Fussy baby, take a break. You'll feel better when you wake. Tired baby, close your eyes, Mommy sings a lullaby. The appealing photos and illustrations of sleepy and sleeping babies combine with gentle, rhythmic text to soothe baby into quiet, peaceful rest. Part of the Healthy Baby Board Book Series.
$11.95
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Katey Howes Rissy No Kissies
Rissy's friends and family wonder if she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one little lovebird show everyone that there's no one right way to show you care? Rissy No Kissies carries the message that "your body and your heart are yours, and you choose how to share." A note at the end provides further information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy, consent, and different ways to show affection.
$25.95
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Chris Ferrie Rocket Science for Babies
Written by an expert, Rocket Science for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to aerospace engineering. Babies (and grownups!) will learn about the basics of how lift and thrust make things fly. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a rocket scientist! Ages 0-3
$14.99
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Tom Percival Ruby Finds a Worry
Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger and a little bigger until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and all she can think about. Can she ever feel happy again?But then Ruby discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there's a great way to get rid of them too she just has to share her feelings. This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties.
$11.99
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Runaway Bunny
A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.
$12.50
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Salmon and Eggs Balancing Game
Set includes: 1 big salmon, 5 small salmon, 7 circular eggs, and 1" dice. Smallest wooden block size: about 1.125" x 1.125"x1" Size of colour box: 8.58" x 7.28 " x 1.50" Great for learning how to balance and stack things.
$30.00
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Adam Rex, Christian Robinson School's First Day of School
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.
$24.99
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Victoria Miles Sea Otter Pup
Follow along as Pup learns how to eat spiky sea urchins, somersault beneath the waves and groom himself. He still needs lots of help from Mother, but one day Pup will be old enough to dive down below the waves and search for food on his own. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and set in the North Pacific, this heartwarming tale is perfect for little ones who still have lots to learn themselves. Ages 2 and under
$10.95
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Dr. V. Mark Durand Sleep Better!: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Revised Edition
From bedtime tantrums to bedwetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children, with and without disabilities. This fully updated edition includes help for parents who usually struggle with nighttime problems. Without preaching or proposing a "one right way" to solve problems, psychologist and father Mark Durand helps families tackle sleep issues with optimism and proven strategies drawn from clinical and personal experience.
$37.50
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Paul Christelis, Elisa Paganelli Sleep Easy: A Mindfulness Guide to Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Twins Billy and Betty are having trouble sleeping. Billy's mind is noisy, constantly chattering, keeping him awake. Betty finds that as soon as her eyes close she starts to worry about what will happen the next day at school. But the twins learn how to have a restful night by using mindfulness techniques to help them sleep tight.
$26.50
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Maggie Fischer, Lindsay Dale-Scott Sleep Tight, Little One
It’s bedtime for the little animals in this sweet touch-and-feel storybook!The jungle has grown quiet, the mountains don’t make a peep—all the little animals are drifting off to sleep!Follow along with the animals as they get ready for bed in this delightful story with touch-and-feel elements. Little ones can feel the furry sloths and will find their eyes getting heavy with every turn of the page. Sleep tight!
$13.95
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Tom Alexander Sometimes I Feel Sad
Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5+ that they're not alone in feeling this way, and is especially useful for children who struggle to express their feelings.
$25.95
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Rachel Vail, Hyewon Yum Sometimes I Grumblesquinch
Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can sometimes be just so icky and messy. Sometimes it makes Katie secretly wish she had a trampoline or a treehouse or a giraffe instead of a brother. When all these emotions bubble up to the surface, Katie can no longer grumblesquinch them down. She explodes, but she also learns an important lesson: that there’s room for ALL of her feelings, even the scary ones. Vail masterfully explores the pressure children often feel to be perfect all the time and helps them realize that it's okay to share frustrating, and at times, not-so-nice thoughts and seek comfort from adults to help them manage those feelings.
$27.95
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Sometimes I Just Won't
A bold, funny story about child autonomy and the ever-changing moods of small children. Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don't mind sharing, or having your bath. There are days when you can't wait to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days you just won't! And sometimes that's OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don't want to do can become something you love to do! With rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations Sometimes I Just Won't, is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I Am Furious. An essential read for both young children and carers about how to navigate strong emotions, because - big or small - sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge.
$17.99
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Randall De Sève, Kate Gardiner Sometimes We Fall
An uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk and the sweet reward that may follow. Sometimes you want to eat a juicy red plum at the top of a tree, but it seems so hard. What if you start the climb and a strong wind blows and the tree shakes? What if it rains and you slip and FALL? But those sweet-smelling, juicy, ripe purple plums up there look so tasty, and best of all, Mama is waiting for you with words of encouragement. . .
$26.99
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Deborah Serani, Psy.D. Sometimes When I'm Bored
A sensitive and supportive story to help children learn practical strategies for coping with boredom and loneliness.“Momma, I’m bored.” Sometimes When I’m Bored addresses a common complaint from children: boredom and loneliness. Along with the main character, children learn how to recognize boredom and see the opportunities it might present. “Well, what a wonderful thing to be! When you're bored, something special is waiting for you.” Helping young children learn how to redirect feelings of boredom deepens problem-solving skills and builds the ability to shift negative thoughts to more positive ones. Using gentle and straightforward language, Sometimes When I’m Bored describes a child’s experience with boredom and loneliness and the many fun ways to relieve the feeling of boredom. A special section for adults offers more information on how boredom can be spotted in children of varying ages—including infants—and discusses how to help children relieve feelings of boredom. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who experience boredom and loneliness. “Now when I’m bored, I know something special is waiting for me. I just have to find itOdin Books.”
$24.95
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Deborah Serani, Psy.D. Sometimes When I'm Jealous
Children learn practical strategies for coping with jealousy and envy. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Jealous describes a child's experience with jealousy and the related emotion of envy. "Sometimes when I'm jealous, I do mean things. I don't listen to my teacher when he asks me to share the crayons at my desk. Everything is so unfair!" Along with the main character, young children learn ways to cope with jealousy, which can be a challenging emotion. "Grandpa says we can feel jealous when our friends spend time away from us. He teaches me that friends don't stop liking us because they're with other people. Grandpa asks if I want to walk to the park to find someone to play with. Or if I want to call a friend and make a playdate for tomorrow." A special section for adults offers more information on how children of differing ages express jealousy and envy, and how to help children manage these feelings in healthy and empowering ways.
$24.95
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Maria Dismondy, Kathy Hiatt Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over. Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness? Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way.
$14.95
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Diane Alber Splatter
Ever wonder how the colors GREEN and ORANGE came to be? It all started with a little teamwork and some perseverance! Join three primary paint splatters, RED, YELLOW, and BLUE as they discover why everything is better when you work together! This story begins when Red, Yellow and Blue encounter a persistent problem and are unsure of how to solve it. They each try to solve it in their own way and it seems to make the problem worse. Instead of giving up, they embrace each other's differences and learn how to work together and in process learn about about some NEW colors too!
$26.95
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Diane Alber Sticks
A heartwarming story about finding your place in the world. Sticks is about a Popsicle that accidentally melts and becomes just a plain stick. He has a hard time adjusting to his new normal but with the help of some new friends (who happen to be sticks too) he realizes that everything happened for a reason and that melting was part of his journey. Sticks is a story that almost anyone can relate to. It's about finding yourself in a situation that didn't turn out like you expected and having your friends and family help you find the courage to pick yourself back up and persevere.
$26.95
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