Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
by Richard Louv
Published 2008 by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781565126053

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In his landmark work "Last Child in the Woods," Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed to direct exposure to nature as essential for a child's healthy physical and emotional development. Now this new addition updates the growing body of evidence linking the lack of nature in children's lives and the rise in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.... More...

Ma! There's Nothing to Do Here!: A Word from Your Baby-In-Waiting
by Barbara Park
Published 2008 by Random House Books for Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780375838521

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"Ma! there's nothing to do here!" complains the precocious protagonist of this rhyming tale set entirely in utero. It's not exactly a scintillating experience spending nine months in your mother's womb. You're just stuck there at the end of that dumb bungee cord (a.... More...

What Your Preschooler Needs to Know: Read-Alouds to Get Ready for Kindergarten
by E. D., Jr. Hirsch
Published 2008 by Delta

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780385341981

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The authors of the wildly popular Core Knowledge series for elementary school students bring the same expertise to preschool, teaching young children life and learning skills at the most critical point in their development. More...

Fred Stays with Me!
by Nancy Coffelt
Published 2007 by Little, Brown Young Readers

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316882699

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Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, this story follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parents house to the others. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a childs concerns. Full color. More...

The Purple Balloon
by Chris Raschka
Published 2007 by Schwartz & Wade Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780375841460

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When a child becomes aware of his pending death and is given the opportunity to draw his feelings, he will often draw a blue or purple balloon. In conjunction with Childrens Hospice International (CHI), 2006 Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka creates a moving and sensitive book. Full color. More...

Ballerina Dreams: A True Story
by Lauren Thompson
Published 2007 by Feiwel & Friends

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780312370299

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First profiled in the "New York Times," the five little girls from Queens in this book shared a dream to become ballerinas. But these girls had cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities. Despite their limitations, they practiced and worked hard. Their inspiring true story is brought to life in this picture book. Full color. More...