The Menstuff® library lists pertinent books about and for children. See also books on fathers & daughters, fathers & sons, mothers & daughters, mothers & sons and Issues on fathers & daughters, fathers-general, fathers-stories, incest/molestation. Photo in upper left corner by Michelle Borge. "They learn so young."
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American Girl Series: Targeted for adolescent girls, many great
topics are covered from books about their bodies, to feelings,
sports, divorce, staying home, and guides to boys, friendship
troubles, surviving tricky, sticky, icky situations, and
more.
Akana, Carol, Father Goose Visits the
Neighborhood and a Fine Neighborhood It Is! A
coloring book Father Goose is an ordinary fellow. He does not do
great or impressive things. He has no degree. Father Goose is well
liked. He values people above things. It is impossible to take
from him because he gives so freely. Father Goose has a workable
philosophy for his life...ENJOY. He is naive, wholesome, caring,
playful and sincere. He is comfortable with children of all ages.
He knows more games than a video arcade and he can do more tricks
than a magician. Father Goose is not perfect, handsome, polished,
smooth or refined. He cannot be modernized. He believes every sob
story ever told. When victimized, he is patient and humble. When
exploited he is quiet. In the author's growing up years, she had
been most fortunate to have had the opportunity to call Father
Goose "Dad". Lawton Printing, 1985
Andreas, Brian, Going Somewhere
Soon: Collected stories & drawings. "The stories just
come to be and I offer them here in the same spirit they came to
me, as gifts of laughter and love and possibility. Read them.
Listen to their voices inside yourself. Listen for what feels
rights. The stories here are a set of maps of inner space. When
you find the right story, it will guide you unerringly. Many
people have told me these stories touch places they have forgotten
or never knew. They can be the beginning of a great journey, for
there are stories within you that will dwarf these small offerings
with their wonder and anguish and forgotten power," the author.
A personal favorite: "He told me that once he forgot
himself & his heart opened up like a door with a loose latch
& everything fell out & he tried for days to put
it all back in the proper order, but finally he gave up
& left it there in a pile and loved everything
equally." Storypeople Press, www.storypeople.com
or storypeople@storypeople.com
1995 ISBN 0-9642660-2-4 Buy
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Andreas, Brian, Hearing
Voices: Collected stories & drawings. This is
the 5th in the series of short short stories, some of the most
delightful readings I've come across in years. I was first
introduced to Brian's work in Minneapolis several years ago. And,
I bought every volume published to date. Interesting visually, the
stories always make me think. About this volume the author says,
:I've been hearing voices for a long time now. The voices I hear
are soft voices, filled with sunlight and the warmth of the earth,
letting me know that everything I touch and see and feel is alive.
They want me to know that they're doing well, in case I'm
interested." This is about these voices put to paper.
An example: "Everything changed the day he figured out there
was exactly enough time for the important things in his life."
It's time to listen for the voices, and Andreas is right here to
encourage us along. Storypeople Press, www.storypeople.com
or storypeople@storypeople.com
1998 ISBN 0-9642660-5-9 Buy
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Andreas, Brian, Mostly
True: Collected stories & drawings. This is the
first of the series and began as hand-stamped stories on
StoryPeople. At art festivals and galleries, many people stopped
for a moment to read them, and ended up staying for hours, as we
walked about all the stories in our lives. In the end, many said
"I want them all. When are you going to do a book?" Another
personal favorite: "I used to believe my father about
everything but then I had children myself & now I see how much
stuff you make up just to keep yourself from going crazy."
Storypeople Press, www.storypeople.com
or storypeople@storypeople.com
1995 ISBN 0-9642660-0-8 Buy
This Book!
Andreas, Brian, Still Mostly True. The
author "I've always seen hidden meanings in everything. Whenever I
used to do those puzzles in children's magazines, the ones where
you're supposed to find all the hidden pictures, I'd never find
the right ones. I'd say I found the griffin, and the Wesselman
steam engine, and the missing little finger of the mummy of Tut,
and everyone would give me a strange look and say, 'All you're
looking for is a yellow duck.' I like to find the secrets hidden
in the moments of everyday life. My grandmother used to tell us
that once upon a time everything in the world had a voice, and
every place you walked you could hear the whispers if you listened
close enough. I believe the world still whispers. But we have
forgotten how to listen." It's time to listen again. A
favorite from this and all of the volumes: "In my dream the
angel shrugged & said, 'If we fail this time, it will be a
failure of imagination & then she placed the world gently in
the palm of my hand?" Storypeople Press, www.storypeople.com
or storypeople@storypeople.com
1996 ISBN 0-9642660-1-6 Buy
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Andreas, Brian, Strange
Dreams: Collected stories & drawings, Vol. 4. In
talking about how these books began, the creator said, "I started
out as a playwright, later abandoning theater like everybody else
who moves to L.A. But that sense of a world filled with characters
never left me, no matter how much heat shimmered off the Hollywood
Hills. After that, I carved marble, slowing down & listening
to the stone tell me what it needed. In that slowing down, I
learned the dialogue that is at the center of art & life.
There are no clear & final answers, there are only discussions
& thoughts & silent wonder filling each moment." One
of my favorites: "When I was younger, my favorite thing was riding
the pony outside the Safeway. My dad always sad I should save my
money for something better, but I could ride for miles all over
the West & always end up back at the Safeway & all it
cost was a quarter & I still can't think of anything better
than that." Storypeople Press, www.storypeople.com
or storypeople@storypeople.com
1996 ISBN 0-9642660-3-2 Buy
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Baker, Jean, Family Secrets, Gay
Sons: A mother's story. Written from the viewpoint
of a parent/psychologist, this book offers insights into the
developmental needs of gay and lesbian children in a way no other
book has done. School counselors, psychologists, marriage and
family counselors, teachers, school administrators, and the
parents and siblings of gays and lesbians will all learn new
levels of acceptance from reading this honest, helpful, and
encouraging book. Harrington Park Press, 1998
ISBN 1-56023-915-8 Buy
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Baker, Jean M., How Homophobia Hurts
Children: Nurturing diversity at home, at school and in the
community. This is a passionate argument for parents, for
schools and for communities to take the lead in shattering the
silence around homosexuality, a silence that gay and lesbian youth
cannot break by themselves. A plainly written, step-by-step call
to arms for making the world a safer place for those who are
'different' and for all of us together. This is a book that all
educators, counselors, teachers, administrators, as well as mental
health professionals should read. A thoughtful, factual account of
what gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth suffer in our
public schools and in their personal lives. This book should be
used at the university level as a part of every teacher
preparation program as well as in graduate programs in education
and counseling. It offers concrete steps for making our homes,
schools and communities safer for all children. In words simple
and direct, these brave young people have now spoken for
themselves. Is anyone out there listening? Harrington
Park Press, 2002, ISBN 1-56023-164-5 Buy
This Book!
Bempechat, Janine, Getting Our Kids Back
on Track: Educating children for the future. Compared to
children from other industrialized countries, our nation's
children are scholastic underachievers. But in our quest to keep
our children "well rounded" we leave little time for homework and
other activities considered by many to be an important part of
their education. It's obvious - our notions about promoting a
child's positive self-esteem seem to contradict what is needed to
achieve academic excellence. Is it too late? Not
according to the author, an acclaimed educational researcher from
Harvard and the parent of two school-aged children. She offers
parents and teachers a practical guide to encourage and support
children's academic success and, by doing so, bolster their
self-worth. The book reveals that those parents who advocate for
reduced homework loads, stress-free schoolwork, and an increase in
extracurricular activities are actually doing children a great
disservice. Using illustrative real-life examples from her years
of research, she shows how to set priorities and help children
develop traits of persistence, diligence, and the ability to delay
gratification. This important book offers a new vision that can
inspire parents to create a structured, predictable and consistent
home environment that will help children reach their full
intellectual potential. Jossey-Bass. 2000. 888.378.2537 or
www.josseybass.com
ISBN 0-7879-4991-4 Buy
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Bokram, Karen and Alexis Sinex, eds, The
Girls' Life Guide to Growing Up. Hey, Girls! Ever deal
with sibs who drive you crazy? Battles with your best
bud? Heart-breaking crushes? A bod that seems to
have a mind of its own? Tought stuff at home? Confused
yet? Don't be! The editors of Girls' Life, the #1
magazine for girls, have rounded up the best growing-up advice
there is and put it all into one place, this book. Fellow girlhood
survivors share honest tips and offer real-life solutions to just
about every growing-up problem you can think of. From the silly
(but not to us!) to the serious, this book helps girls navigate
the tricky waters of girlhood with their sanity, self-esteem, and
sense of humor intact. Beyond Words Publishing, www.beyondwords.com,
2000, ISBN 1-58270-026-5 
Brandenburg, Mark, Child
Safe: A practical guide for preventing childhood
injuries (0-14). Everyone who has children knows just how
easily they can get hurt. Each year, for example, approximately
9,000 infants suffer injuries related to their high chairs.
Hundreds of thousands are poisoned by common household substances.
In total, more than 25 million children are injured annually, and
more than 12,000 kids under the age of 14 succumb to their
injuries. What makes these incidents even more tragic is that they
can be prevented - if only parents knew how. This book, written by
an emergency physician, is a practical parenting book that will
help keep babies and young children out of trouble. It will help
parents recognize the dangers to kids and provide concrete ways of
preventing specific injuries. This is the most complete,
organized, and parent-friendly child-safety book ever written for
the general public. It addresses the most pressing safety issues
from birth to age 14, issues that change dramatically as a child
grows up. This invaluable guide for parents, grandparents,
teachers, childcare workers and baby-sitters has the information
to prevent millions of childhood injuries. It shows you how to
keep your "child safe". Officially endorsed by the American
Academy of Emergency Medicine. Three Rivers Press, www.randomhouse.com
2000 ISBN 0-609-80412-X Buy
This Book!
Bronson, PO & Ashley Merryman,
Nurture Shock: New thinking about children. The
authors have written what is destined to become one of the most
provocative and influential books about children of our time. The
force and wisdom of these award-winning journalists' work have
been apparent since the publication of their cover story "The
Inverse Power of Praise" in New York magazine. Literally
overnight, parents changed how they talked to children. Schools
assigned the article as homework for teachers, while business
leaders discussed how it would change the way they rewarded
employees. Over 1,000 bloggers typed away, while legislators and
religious leaders considered how the article could transform the
larger society. But the authors' insight on praise is just part of
the first chapter of this book. There are nine more equally
groundbreaking chapters after that. A MUST READ for every
parent, teacher and administrator. Plus, even if you don't fit
into any of these categories, it's exploration can benefit us all.
Hachette Audio version, www.hachetteaudio.com,
2009 Audio format ISBN 978-1-60024-840-5
Also in book form.
Brown, Margaret Wise, Goodnight Moon, a
classic bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to
sleep, is the perfect first book to share with a child. Board Book
Edition, HarperFestival, 1991, ISBN 0-694-00361-1 Buy
this book!
Cosgrove, Stephen, illlustrated by Robin
James, Buttermilk Bear The moral is: "An 'open mind'
is the key to conquering all kinds of prejudice. Serendipity Books
have warmed the hearts of young and old for over two decades,
becoming classics in children's literature. Each beloved tale
teaches youngsters how to deal with the challenges of their world,
providing them with positive solutions to difficult problems. Join
the whimsical characters in this beautifully illustrated
collection as they entertain and inspire every reader. There are
54 books at last count. This is by far the best series of
children's books we have seen and some of them were published as
far back as 1974. Price Stern Sloan, 1995, ISBN 0-8431-3828-9
Buy
This Book!
Cosgrove, Stephen, illlustrated by Robin
James, The Dream Tree's moral is "Though it is sometimes
hard to wait, growing up comes soon enough." Serendipity Books
have warmed the hearts of young and old for over two decades,
becoming classics in children's literature. Each beloved tale
teaches youngsters how to deal with the challenges of their world,
providing them with positive solutions to difficult problems. Join
the whimsical characters in this beautifully illustrated
collection as they entertain and inspire every reader. " There are
54 books at last count. This is by far the best series of
children's books we have seen. Price Stern Sloan, 1974. ISBN
0843105534. Buy
This Book!
Cosgrove, Stephen, illlustrated by Robin
James, Zippity Zoom, the moral is that it is important to
take the time to enjoy life. Serendipity Books have warmed the
hearts of young and old for over two decades, becoming classics in
children's literature. Each beloved tale teaches youngsters how to
deal with the challenges of their world, providing them with
positive solutions to difficult problems. Join the whimsical
characters in this beautifully illustrated collection as they
entertain and inspire every reader. There are 54 books at last
count. This is by far the best series of children's books we have
seen and some of them were published as far back as 1974. Price
Stern Sloan, 2000 ISBN 0-8431-7630-X. Buy
This Book!
Cronin, Doreen, Wiggle. Do you wake up
with a wiggle? Do you wiggle out of bed? For energetic
toddlers (are there any who aren't?), here's a book that invites
them to wiggle along with the story. Told in rollicky, wiggly
rhyme that begs to be read again and again, the author's latest
romp will have toddlers wiggling, giggling and then (hopefully)
falling into bed, blissfully exhausted! Note: It's even
better for up-tight, stressed adults!!! Atheneum Books, www.simonsayskids.com,
2005, ISBN 0-689-86375-6 
Curtis, Jamie Lee, Today I Feel
Silly & Other Moods that Make My Day. Silly, cranky,
excited or sad - everyone has moods that can change each day. This
zany, touching verse, paired with whimsical and original
illustrations, helps kids explore, identify and even have fun with
their ever-changing moods. Previous best sellers by the author are
Tell me Again About the Night I was Born (for adopted
children) and When I Was
Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth.
Joanna Cotler Books 1998 Buy
This Book!
Diller, Lawrence, Running on
Ritalin: A physician reflects on children, society and
performance in a pill. In 1997 alone, nearly five million
people in the U.S. were prescribed Ritalin - most of them young
children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD). Use of
this drug, which is a stimulant related to amphetamine, has
increased by 700 percent since 1990. And this phenomenon appears
to be uniquely American: 90 percent of the world's Ritalin is
used here. Is this a cause for alarm - or simply the case of an
effective treatment meeting a newly discovered
need? Important medical advance - or drug of abuse, as
some critics claim? The author has written the
definitive book about this crucial debate - evenhanded,
wide-ranging, and intimate in its knowledge of families, schools
and the pressures of our speeded-up society. As a pediatrician and
family therapist, he has evaluated hundreds of children,
adolescents, and adults for ADD, and he offers crucial information
and treatment options for anyone struggling with this problem.
This book also throws a spotlight on some of our most fundamental
values and goals. What does Ritalin say about the old conundrums
of nature vs. nurture, free will vs. responsibility? Is
ADD a disability that entitles us to special
treatment? If our best is not good enough, can we find
motivation and success in a pill? Is there still a
place for childhood in the performance-driven America of the late
nineties? Bantam Books, www.bantam.com
1998 ISBN 0-553-10656-2 Buy
this book!
Downey, Peter, Dads, Toddlers and the
Chicken Dance. Fatherhood was never so funny! In
his hilarious no-nonsense style, the author guides the common man
through his baby's transformation into a creature known as
toddlerus destructivus. Get the low-down on all the thrills and
chills of raising a toddler, including: baby-sitting, nutrition,
money, common sicknesses, lawnmowers, television, speech
development, toddler-proofing your home, spanking, tantrums,
bedtime, toilet-training, choosing a preschool, parental sanity,
birthday parties, contraception, bathtime, the chicken dance,
vasectomies, and, of course, lots of stuff about sex. But wait,
there's more. Complete with a glossary loaded with vital
information, plus a collection of witty, side-splitting cartoons
and a free set of steak knives. Fisher Books, www.fisherbooks.com
2000 ISBN 1-55561-242-3 Buy
this book!
Edelman, Marian Wright, The State of
America's Children: A report from the Children's
Defense Fund, Yearbook 1998. The Children's Defense Fund's
annual analysis of the status of U.S. children brings you
developments and data in: Family income, Child health,
Children and families in crisis, Child care and early childhood
development, Education, Food and nutrition, Adolescent pregnancy
prevention, Violence and more. This is a must-have handbook for
child works, activist parents, teachers, speechmakers, media
professionals-anyone looking for up-to-the-minute data and moving
stories to help fight for children's well-being in American.
Beacon, 1998 www.beacon.org
Evetts-Secker,
Josephine, The Barefoot Book of Father and Son Tales. This
richly illustrated book presents father and son tales from all
over the world, exploring many aspects of this unique family
relationship. Kings, merchants and peasants from Polynesia to
Chile all have a powerful influence over the development of their
sons, often setting them specific tasks in order that they may
acquire the wisdom and courage they need to become independent.
Sometimes these fathers are loving and gentle, sometimes foolish
and over-ambitious. The behavior of the young heroes themselves
also varies considerably: some have to strive hard to endure their
challenge, while others are fortunate enough to find themselves in
the right place at the right time. Reaching across geographical
boundaries, the bond between fathers and sons is important to all
kinds of families. Parents and children alike will relish the
wisdom and drama of this exciting collection. Barefoot Books
1999
Glennon, Will, 200 Ways to Raise a Boy's
Emotional Intelligence: An indispensable guide for parents,
teachers and other concerned caregivers. In the same informed
and caring approach he brought to his parenting classic
Fathering and as editor of the bestselling Random Acts
of Kindness series, the author offers practical, well-reasoned
suggestions for raising emotionally aware and healthy boys. A
nationally recognized parenting expert and spokesperson for
fathers, he presents straightforward and well-researched ways both
to nurture young men and, in turn, to teach them how to be
nurturing. As we enter the twenty-first century, it is alarming
how few real solutions are available to teach boys how to
effectively connect with and manage their feelings and to use them
constructively and not destructively. He provides these much
needed solutions and addresses them to evereyone in a young man's
life - from parents and teachers to friends and classmates - who
has the ability to impact his inner life. This key that can unlock
a boy's heart and mind. Conari Press, www.conari.com
or conair@conari.com or
800.685.9595. 2000 ISBN 1-57324-020-6 Buy
this book!
Gurian, Michael and Kathy Stevens, The
Minds of Boys: Saving our sons from falling behind in school
and life. There's a crisis in our society that's been
developing for years. This crisis has captured the attention of
everyone from the parent at the playground to the teacher in your
neighborhood classroom. Too many of our boys and young men are
falling behind in school and life. Boys receive the majority of
the Ds and Fs given all students, and they create 90 percent of
classroom discipline problems. Eighty percent of all high school
dropouts are boys, millions of American boys are on Ritalin and
other drugs, three out of four learning-disabled students are
boys, and colleges are struggling to retain male students. This
startling trend is not only bad for boys but also for parents,
communities, and for humanity's future in general. In this
fascinating and pratical book, the authors show parents and
teachers how to help our boys overcome their current classroom
obstacles and failures. They offer clear-cut step-by-step guidance
to help boys fulfill themselves, use their intelligence, work with
their unique natural gifts, expand every bit of their potential,
and ultimately succeed in life. Jossey-Bass, www.josseybass.com,
2005, ISBN 0-7879-7761-6 
Gurian, Michael, The Purpose of
Boys: Helping our sons find meaning, significance, and
direction in their lives. In this remarkable work, the author
presents a tool kit for parents who want to discover how to
inspire the ultimate fulfillment of their son's life. As he
explains, purpose is vital for the success and happiness of every
boy. Throughout the book, he shows how parents can help boys build
motivation, character, selflessness, meaningful and intimate
relationships, a sense of responsibility to family and community,
pride in their own good work, and mental and physical health.
Based on the latest scientific research regarding how boys develop
neurologically, this book reveals what it takes to best support
boys and address their unique needs, weaknesses and strengths.
Jossey-Bass, 2009, www.josseybass.com,
2009, ISBN 978-0-470-24337-4 
Gurian, Michael, The Wonder of
Boys: What parents, mentors and educators can do to
shape boys into exceptional men. Parenting boys has always
held special challenges. Today, the decline of traditional
families, shifting values, the lure of gangs, the loss of positive
male role models, and the widespread depiction of irresponsible
sexuality can all lure boys away from the direction in which we
hope they will grow. In this insightful and practical book, the
author describes what boys need to become strong, responsible,
sensitive men. It offers a concrete plan that begins at home, but
extends deep into the community. The author has the courage to
advocate for moral and spiritual values, for teaching boys about
sex and love, and finally for a new male model of "husbandry," not
just of family, but also of the community and the earth.
Tarcher/Putnam, www.putnam.com
1996 ISBN 0-87477-8341-X Buy
this book!
Harris, Robie H., Illustrated by Michael
Emberley, It's So Amazing: A book about eggs, sperm,
birth, babies, and families. How does a baby begin? What
makes a baby female or male? How is a baby born? How is
a baby adopted? Children have lots of questions about
reproduction and babies - and about sex and sexuality too. This
book provides the fascinating answers - with fun, accurate,
comic-book-style artwork, and a clear, lively text that reflects
an elementary-school child's interest in science and how things
work. Throughout the book, a curious Bird and a squeamish Bee help
tell the amazing story of how a baby is made - from the
moment an egg and sperm join, through pregnancy, to birth. It also
addresses, in a reassuring and age-appropriate way, related topics
such as love, sex, gender, families, heterosexuality,
homosexuality, sexual abuse, and HIW and AIDS - while giving
children a healthy understanding of their bodies. Candlewick
Press, 1999. ISBN 0-7636-0051-2 Buy
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Hyman, Trina Schart, Katrin Tchana, The
Serpent Slayer and other stories of strong women. Move over,
Jack the Giant Killer, Prince Charming, and all the other heroes
of our most familiar folk and fairy tales. Here is a collectoin of
eighteen stories about heroines, girls and women with as
much courage, wit, and intelligence as their better-known male
counterparts. From Li Chi, who battles a fierce serpent to save
her townspeople, to the old women sly enough to outwit even the
devil, the heroines in these tales prove their mettle and pluck,
and do it on their own terms. The authors have crafted an
exquisite anthology for fathers to share with daughters, sisters
to share with sisters, and families to share with each other, now
and for generations to come. Little Brown, 2000.
ISBN: 0-316-38701-0 Buy
this book!
Kaufman, Gershen & Lev Raphael,
Stick Up for Yourself: Every kid's guide to personal
power and positive self-esteem, Free Spirit, help4kids@freespirit.com,
1990
Kellerman, Jonathan, Savage
Spawn: Reflections on violent children. In this
powerful, disturbing book, a noted child psychologist shines a
penetrating light on antisocial youth - kids who kill without
remorse - asserting that "psychopathic tendencies begin very early
in life, as young as three, and they endure. Criticizing our quick
impulse to blame violent movies or a "morally bankrupt" society,
the author convinces us that it is the kids themselves who need to
be examined. Carefully. How do children become cold-blooded
killers? The author warns that today's aggressive bully
is tomorrow's Mafia don, cult leader, or genocidal dictator.
Violently psychopathic youths possess an overriding need for
power, control and stimulation, and all display a complete lack of
regard for the humanity of others. He examines the origins of
pschopathy and the ever-shifting debate between nurture and
nature, offering some controversial solutions to dealing with
homicidal tendencies in children. This is a provocative look at
the links between society and biology, children and violence. This
sobering message will remain with you long after the last page is
turned. Ballantine, www.randomhouse.com/BB/,
1999 ISBN 0-345-42939-7 Buy
this book!
Kelley, Rosetta and Emily Door, Bertha
Bantam Leans a Lesson. Is biggest always best? Bertha
leaned the answer! Cluck along with Bertha as she becomes
frustrated with her place in the hen house and decides to strike
out on her own. A wonderful story that appeals to the young as
they learn that big or small, young or old, we are all important.
This audio production comes complete with an easy to read picture
book containing "tickle your tummy" illustrations and a song that
will have your children doing the chicken dance! GiGi Books,
www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2004. Book/CD ISBN 0-9740847-7-8
Kelley, Rosetta and Emily Door, Bertha
Bantam Learns a Lesson. Is biggest always best? Bertha
leaned the answer! Cluck along with Bertha as she becomes
frustrated with her place in the hen house and decides to strike
out on her own. A wonderful story that appeals to the young as
they learn that big or small, young or old, we are all important.
This audio production comes complete with an easy to read picture
book containing "tickle your tummy" illustrations and a song that
will have your children doing the chicken dance! GiGi Books,
www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2004. Book/CD ISBN 0-9740847-7-8 
Kelley, Rosetta and Emily Door,
A Garden Circus. What's bugging you? Listeners
will love this adorable poem about some personable bugs that
decide to host a circus in a child's garden. Your child's
attention will be captured by the book's beautiful illustrations
as they follow along with each exciting turn of the page. The
audio story brings the bugs to life as they "act out" each scene.
The audio story concludes with a toe tapping song for your young
child to enjoy! GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2003. Book ISBN 0-9740847-5-1
or the CD ISBN 0-9740847-6-X 
Kotzwinkle, William, Walter the Farting
Dog. Warning: this book may cause flatulence. Walter is a
wonderful dog, except for one small problem. Gas. He can't help
it. It's just the way he is. Fortunately, Billy and Betty love him
in spite of his gas problem. But Father says he's got to go. He's
smelling up the house. Poor Walter. He's going back to the dog
pound tomorrow. How will he escape this terrible fate? The
answer will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Frog,
Ltd., www.northatlanticbooks.com,
2001, ISBN 1-58394-05307 
Larche, Doug, Father Gander Nursery
Rhymes. Change Mother Goose? Who would
dare? The wrath of generations of children and parents
would descend upon you! Yet the history of Mother Goose has been a
history of change. No one knows with certainty whether there even
was a person named Mother Goose. The collection now bearing her
name consists of bits of folk songs and remnants of custom and
ritual. Some are rhymes written to commemorate an historical event
or to comment on the politics or religion of the day, written for
adults, not children. Only those consisting of rhyming alphabets,
lullabies or games for children like "Pat-a-Cake" were truly
created for children. And what is more, literary versions of
Mother Goose from before the 18th century differ substantially
from each other in content because they were passed along orally.
Mother Goose as we know the collection now did not become a
household word until the second half of the 19th century. As more
and more people learned to read, the very readable collection of
whimsical and often nonsensical rhymes grew in popularity. The
childlike simplicity, melody and charm of the rhymes distracted
readers and listeners from the frequent unsuitability and
insensibility of the words for little children. The sing-song
qualities and resulting enchantment lulled people into ignoring
the occasional messages of violence, sexism and discrimination. We
have come a long way in battling discrimination and sexism, but
the battle is not yet won. All of us have a responsibility to see
to it that our children grow up unbiased toward another's age,
color, sex or religious preference. We have a responsibility to
reinforce the message to our children that their own talents and
the development of them will decide their success in life, not
their skin color or sex. Nursery rhymes can be a powerful
socializing force in children. In the innocence of early childhood
it is vital that nursery rhymes in their subtle but simple way
implant the ideas we espouse. The words of "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin
Eater" do not reflect the message we would give our sons about
marriage, nor would we really want our daughters to think that
only a Jack can jump over a candlestick. These are formative years
for children. Let them hear noble messages. Certainly, the early
versions of Mother Goose should be preserved in literary history
for what they were, commentary of the times done fancifully in
rhyme. For today's children, it is time to take the delights of
the old Mother Goose and apply them to the ideals hopefully that
we all want our children to have - equality, love, responsibility,
an appreciation of life and all living things, good nutrition and
conservation of resources. Mother Goose has survived because of
its musical and poetical merit, not its message. Why not take the
best of the old and meld it with positive messages of work, love
and ethics? This book does just that. This book makes
all little girls and boys feel equally important. Advocacy, 1985
ISBN 0-911655-12-3 Buy
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Lewis, Richard, Living by
Wonder: The imaginative life of childhood. Too
often a child's imagination is seen as merely a passing phase of
childhood which has little or no relation to the real work of
learning. Too often we educate the imagination out of children
thinking it has no practical role in how they ultimately perceive
and create their individual worlds. This is a collection of essays
by a teacher/writer which considers the life of the imagination as
a necessary part of every child's growing consciousness. In each
of these thoughtful essays, the author explores the diverse facets
of a child's imagination and its rich expression through
language-making, play, art, stories and poetry. Whether he is
observing the laughter of children or reflecting on their
questions of "why?"; whether watching children catch fireflies or
search for their solitude; whether seeing them dance or run
through the waters of a sprinkler, what becomes clear to the
reader is the vitality of imagination as the source of our
learning and understanding. Addressed to anyone concerned with the
emotional, spiritual and intellectual life of childhood, this book
makes a compelling and timely statement. Its importance lies not
only in its application to children, but in its exploration of
values which we, as adults, need to keep alive in ourselves and in
the culture at large. Parabola Books, 1998 ISBN 0-930407-38-5
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MacGregor, Cynthia, The Divorce Helpbook
for Kids. When his parents divorced, Jamie raged at them for
shattering his once safe, familiar world. "Why can't they make up
like they're always telling me to do with my friends when we
fight?" he demanded. "What's going to happen to me now? Why
does everything have to change?" Kids don't have the resources
adults do for coping with difficult situations. They need
reassurance that their world isn't ending - even if it feels like
it. This book steers youngsters through what can seem like a
minefield of changes triggered by their parents' divorce. The
author of 31 books for parents and kids, she draws on her own
experience as a divorced mom to champion the power of a family not
just to survive a divorce, but to thrive after it. Communication,
compromise, and "brainstorming" workable ideas together are key
healing realizations. Packed with practical answers for children,
parents, grandparents, and for child and family therapists, this
book offers a wealth of information and inspiration in kid-sized
portions. Including a list of ways kids can hlep themselves feel
better and suggests adult allies they can turn to if they're still
confused. It also includes a Bill of Rights for Children Whose
Parents Are Divorced, a glossary of divorce-related items, a list
of books and videos for parents, age-appropriate titles for
children, and useful websites round out this uplifting guide that
reaffirms the unbreakable ties of love that define a family.
Impact Publishers, www.impactpublishers.com,
2001 ISBN 1-886230-39-0 Buy
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MacGregor, Cynthia,
Night-Night: Settle-down activities for easy bedtimes.
Five more minutes, pleeeeeeeeease? How many times have you
been asked that questoin? Bedtime for many youngsters is a
time to avoid ("I don't want to go to bed!") or to fear ("There
are monsters under my bed!") The call for bedtime can become
a prompt for tremendous resistance. But it does not have to be
that way. This book presents a fun assortment of creative
solutions for getting kids to settle down at night. Storytime
activities, quiet games, and playful songs and rhymes will soothe
your child into sleepiness - and make Night-Night you best
friend at bedtime! Conari Press, 2001 ISBN 1-57324-754-5
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Mayer, Mercer, Just for You. The
author's Little Critter stories, which address all the major
issues of growing up, are perennial favorites of parents and
children. Golden Books, 1975 ISBN 0-307-11838-X Buy
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Millman, Dan, Secret of the Peaceful
Warrior. When Danny Morgan's family moves to a new
neighborhood, he finds himself harassed by Carl, the school bully.
This is a story of how Danny copes with his dilemma by following
the guidance of a loving mentor named Socrates. With wisdom, humor
and compassion, the older man helps Danny learn that he cannot
overcome fear by running away or by becoming a bully himself. The
solution is for Danny to learn the secrets of a peaceful warrior.
And inspirational story about courage and love, this book sheds
new light on an age-old problem. H J Kramer, 1991
www.danmillman.com
Newton, Michael, Savage Girls and Wild
Boys: A history of feral children. This is a
fascinating history of extraordinary children - brought up by
animals, raised in the wilderness, or locked up for long years in
solitary confinement. Wild or feral children have fascinated us
through the centuries, and continue to do so today. In a haunting
and hugely readable study, the author deftly investigates a number
of infamous cases. He looks at Peter the Wild Boy, who gripped the
attention of Swift and Defoe, and Victor of Aveyron, who
roamed wild in the forests of revolutionary France. He tells the
story of a savage girl lost on the streets of Paris, of two
children brought up by wolves in the jungles of India, of a Los
Angeles girl, who emerged from thirteen years locked in a room to
international celebrity. He describes, too, a boy brought up among
monkeys in Uganda; and in Moscow, the child found living with a
pack of wild dogs. This book examines the lives of these children
and of the adults who "rescued" them, looked after them, educated
or abused them. How can we explain the mixture of disgust and envy
that such children can provoke? And what can they teach us about
our notions of education, civilization, and the true nature of the
human species? St Martin's Press, www.stmartins.com,
2003, ISBN 0-312-30093-X Buy
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Odean, Kathleen, Great Books for Boys: More than 600 books for
boys 2 to 14. Parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians,
we all need a tool that guides us to the books that will inspire
boys to read and keep them coming back for more. The author of
Great Books for Girls has compiled and annotated a unique
collection of picture books, novels, mysteries, biographies,
sports books and more - that will fascinate and educate boys. More
than just a pastime, literature is the key to the unexplored. And
the boys who discover reading from the books here will embark on
an adventure that will fuel their dreams for the rest of their
lives. Ballantine 1998 Buy
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Odean, Kathleen, Great Books for
Girls: more than 600 books to inspire today's girls and
tomorrow's women. The first reference of its kind, it is an
invaluable list of titles - picture books, novels, mysteries,
biographies, folktales, sports books and more - that will
encourage, challenge and ultimately nurture in girls the strong
qualities our culture so often suppresses. The author has gathered
and annotated a list of books starring bold, confident heroines
for children from toddlers to age fourteen. In these books, girls
and women are creative, capable, articulate, and intelligent,
solving problems, facing challenges, resolving conflicts and going
on quests. They are not sidekicks or tokens, waiting to be
rescued; they are doing the rescuing. Nor are they waiting for a
male to provide a happy ending; they are fashioning their own
stories and their own endings. Ballantine 1997 Buy
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Reichenberg-Ullman,
Judith and Robert Ullman Ritalin Free Kids: Safe and
effective homeopathic medicine for ADD and other behavioral and
learning problems. If the current trend continues, eight
million American children will be taking stimulants for ADD by the
turn of the century. If you are a parent dealing with conventional
medications for behavior problems of your children, read this
book. Prima Health www.primahealth.com
1996
Richardson, Justin & Mark A.
Schuster, Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About
Sex (but were afriad they'd ask) The secrets to surviving your
child's sexual development from birth to the teens. If you've ever
tried to tell your six-year-old how babies are made or your
fourteen-year-old how condoms work, you know that grappling with
telling your kids about sex can be a sweat-drenched exercise. But
it doesn't have to be. This book is a one-of-a-kind survival guide
that will help you stay sane through every stage of your child's
sexual development. After interviewing scores of parents and
analyzing decades of scientific research, two nationally
respected, Harvard-trained physicians share their expertise in
this brilliantly insightful, practical and hilarious book that has
fast become the leading resource for parents of toddlers to teens.
Three Rivers Press, www.crownpulishging.com,
2003, ISBN 1-4000-5128-2 
Rofe, Dror, For My Children: Dear
childen I love you deeply, Dad. Sometimes, those with the best
intentions are hurt by those with the worst. The author wanted to
live the American dream with a woman he loved and children he
adored. In this book, he describes how this dream was shattered by
a ruthless woman who drove him to move back to his native Israel
and abandon his children. After seven years, he was finally able
to have contact with his two daughters with the help of a private
investigator but has been unable to contact his son. He hopes this
book will allow his children to see his love for them, as well as
highlight the injustices that husbands and fathers sometimes
endure in the American judicial system. His story is one of
perserverance, heartache and redemption. 1st Books Library, 2004,
ISBN 1-4140-1364-7 
Sanchez, Javier, Look in My Mirror.
When we look into mirrors, most of the time we are doing so not to
make sure we like what we see, but to make sure those around us
will like what they see. The author learned this lesson from one
of the most amazing daughters in the world - his. This "Daddy's
girl" brightens his day and brings joy to his heart. As soon as
his wife finishes getting her ready in the morning, she does two
very interesting things. She runs to the mirror to look at herself
and then runs to find him wherever he is in the house., Without
saying a word, she just stands there, patiently waiting for his
response. What he learned very quickly is that in that moment, his
response can either make or break her: she needs his
approval, and most of all, his unconditional love. She wants and
needs him to respond. And if he doesn't respond, at some time,
somewhere down the line, someone else will. And unfortunately, her
new responder may not have her best interest in mind. Young girls
today are struggling more than ever to find their identity - some
of them are literally killing themselves to achieve a "perfect"
look. The media constantly bombards them with conflicting and
often negative messages about how they should behave and what they
should look like. Dads, this book is a resource you can use to
plant the seeds of positive identity and healthy self-esteem
within your daughters at a very critical time in their life. This
book will help you to plant seeds of love and acceptance in the
heart and mind of your daughter. It can be a strong first step
towards establishing a healthy, open, and loving relationship that
will last for a lifetime. And for those fathers who struggle with
knowing what to say, this book can speak volumes to your daughter.
Hopefully, the moments you pend reading this book to your
beautiful daughter will become a cherished memory in the unfolding
of her beautiful life. MEE, www.meeproductions.com,
2009 ISBN 978-0-615-28901-4
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Schaefer, Charles, How to Talk to Your
Kids about Really Important Things: Specific questions &
answers & useful things to say. (Children 4-12). A
child's difficult questions about everyday life can often take
parents by surprise. This book helps parents find the words they
need to talk to their kids and answer their guestions. Drawing on
clinical practice, scholarly research, and parental experience,
the author's give down-to-earth advice that parnts will treasure.
They offer practical guidance on a wide range of life's
experiences, from family changes like moving to a new home,
divorce and remarriage to controversial subjects such as child
abuse and AIDS. Jossey-Bass, 1994 ISBN 1-55542-611-5
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This Book!
Seabrooke, Kevin, editor, The World
Almanac for Kids 2003. The World's #1 selling kids' almanac,
completely new for 2003, with tons of the cool facts kids love.
Great for homework help and for checking out your favorite stars.
Chock-full of puzzles, jokes and games. An education in a single
book. World Almanac Books, www.worldalmanacforkids.com,
2002, ISBN 0-88687-878-0 Buy
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Seuss, Dr., Green Eggs & Ham.
The beginner story. "Ten years ago, Dr. Seuss took 220 words,
rhymed them, and turned out this book, a little volume of
absurdity that worked like a karate chop on the weary little world
of Dick, Jane and Spot." From this magcally right
beginning came the concept of Beginner Books, exacting blends of
words and pictures that encourage children to read - all by
themselves. Hailed by elementary educators and remedial reading
specialists, these enormously popular books are now used in
schools and libraries throughout the English-speaking world.
Random House, 1960 ISBN 0-394-80016-8 Buy
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Seuss, Dr., Horton Hears a Who! is the
second Seuss book to feature Horton the Elephant, the first being
Horton Hatches the Egg. The Whos would later make a
reappearance in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The book tells the story of Horton the Elephant who, on the
fifteenth of May in the Jungle of Nool, hears a small speck of
dust talking to him. It turns out the speck of dust is actually a
tiny planet, home to a city called "Whoville", inhabited by
microscopic-sized inhabitants known as Whos.
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The Whos ask Horton (who, though he cannot see them, is able to hear them quite well) to protect them from harm, to which Horton happily obliges, proclaiming throughout the book that "a person's a person, no matter how small". In doing so he is ridiculed and forced into a cage by the other animals in the jungle for believing in something that they are unable to see or hear. His chief tormentors are Vlad Vladikoff, the Wickersham Brothers and the Sour Kangaroo, and the small kangaroo in her pouch. Horton tells the Whos that they need to make themselves heard to the other animals, lest they end up as part of "beezlenut stew", which they finally accomplish. The Whos finally make themselves heard by ensuring that all members of their society play their part. In the end it is a "very small shirker named Jo-Jo" whose final addition to the volume creates enough lift for the jungle to hear the sound, thus reinforcing the moral of "a person's a person no matter how small."
Now convinced of the Whos' existence, Horton's neighbors vow to help him protect the tiny community.
The book was published in August 1954, two months after the climax of the Army-McCarthy hearings. The comments of the Wickersham Brothers seem to come from Joseph McCarthy.
Use in the United States abortion debate
The book (most notably Horton the Elephant's recurring phrase "a person's a person, no matter how small") has found its way to the center of the recurring debate, in the United States, over abortion. Several pro-life groups have adopted the phrase in support of their views. Such appropriations are frowned upon by Dr. Seuss' widow, Audrey Geisel, who "doesn't like people to hijack Dr. Seuss characters or material to front their own points of view." According to Philip Nel, who wrote a biography about Geisel/Seuss, Seuss threatened to sue a pro-life group for using his words on their stationery.
Adaptations in other media
Horton Hears a Who! was adapted into a half-hour animated TV special by MGM Animation/Visual Arts in 1970, directed by Chuck Jones (who also directed the television version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas), produced by Ted Geisel, and with narration by Hans Conried. In this direction, the Sour Kangaroo's name is Jane, while her son is named Junior.
In Russia, Alexei Karayev directed I Can Hear You in 1992, a 19-minute paint-on-glass-animated film which is based on the Russian translation of Seuss's poetry but features a very different visual style. The story also provides the basic plot for the 2000 Broadway musical Seussical.
Horton Hears a Who! was made into feature-length film in 2008, utilizing computer animation from Blue Sky Studios, the animation arm of 20th Century Fox. It was released on March 14 2008. Jim Carrey voices Horton, and Steve Carell voices the Mayor of Who-ville.
Horton Hears a Who! also includes Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose as part of the Dr. Seuss Video Classics series.
Story's characters in other media
Jane Kangaroo, her child, and the Wickersham Brothers also appear in The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, as well as Horton himself and his son Morton the Elephant-Bird from Horton Hatches the Egg.
Horton is one of the main characters in the Broadway play Seussical. Also, the Sour Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers as a sort of evil gang trying to prove that the Whos are not there as is stated in the song "Biggest Blame Fool". Vlad Vladikoff also assists the Sour Kangaroo.
The Whos also appear in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
and Halloween is Grinch Night. The live-action The
Grinch movie reinforces the idea that the Whos are microscopic
by showing that the events in How The Grinch Stole
Christmas! actually took place within a snowflake. Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horton_Hears_a_Who!
Random House, 1954, ISBN 0-394-80078-8
Shriver, Maria, What's Happening to
Grandpa? The aging of loved ones is a difficult transition
that nearly all children must face. But when aging includes an
illness like Alzheimer's, the challenge to a family is profound.
In this poignant book, through the story of young Kate, the author
once again lends her honest, deeply personal insight and
reassuring voice to a topic affecting millions of Americans. As
she's done so successfully in her other bestselling children's
books, What's Heaven? and What's Wrong with Timmy?,
she presents a truly touching story that inspires, guides, and
educates - and encourages readers to open their eyes to the beauty
and love that our elderly loved ones have to offer. Little, Brown
& Company, www.lb-kids.com,
2004, ISBN 0-316-00101-5 
Smith, Rachel, Winnie the
Pooh: Feelings. With the help of his friends from the
Hundred-Acre Wood, Pooh explores feelings from happy to gloomy,
from excited to shy. Beautifully illustrated by Mark Marderosian.
Disney Books, www.DisneyBooks.com,
2000, ISBN 0-7364-1008-2 Buy
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Steptoe, Javaka illustrator, In Daddy's
Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating
Fathers, Steptoe, Javaka illustrator. This is a tribute to the
influence that Black fathers have on their sons, daughters, and
grandchildren. In this intergenerational collection of poetry by
new and established African American writers - who range in age
from their 20's to their 50's - fatherhood is celebrated with
honor, humor and grace. Bringing each poem to life is the spirited
artwork of Javaka Steptoe, in his picture book debut. The son of
the late acclaimed children's book artist, John Steptoe, Javaka
employs an inventive range of media to explore the special bond
between father and child. This book delivers a profound message to
people everywhere that family is a precious gift, and that fathers
are among our most affecting heroes. Lee & Low, www.leeandlow.com
1997 ISBN 1-880000-31-8 Buy
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Stern, Daniel, Diary of a
Baby: What your child sees, feels and experiences.
Every new parent wants to know what the infant's experience is
really like. In this book, a renowned infant psychiatrist brings
us closer than ever before to penetrating a young child's
consciousness. In alternating sections of evocative prose,
representing the baby's own voice, and explanatory text, the
author draws on his research findings and years of clinical
experience to re-create the baby's world. Basic Books www.harpercollins.com
1998 ISBN 0-465-01640-5 Buy
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Tomp, Sarah Wones, Illustratoins by Ann Barrow,
Red, White and Blue Good-bye. Daddy was a
navy man. He loves his family, but sometimes duty calls. And when
it's time for him to ship out, it's difficult for his young
daughter to accept. Saying good-bye can be upsetting. But the fun
moments and special rituals they share make parting easier.
Daddy's uplifting red, white and blue good-bye reminds us all that
we can stay connected with our loved ones in our hearts, even when
we can't be close to them in person. Walker & Co,
www.walkeryoungreaders.com
2005, ISBN 0-8027-8961-7 
Toussaint, Pamela, Great Books for African-American
Children. This book brings you a compendium of more than 250
books that celebrate the African-American experience. This
comprehensive guide for children of all ages - from preschoolers
to young adults - features: A list of some of the best books
available, including out-of-print books. In-depth reviews of each
book - including information about awards received. The main moral
value of each book plus thoughtful, exploratory questions to ask
your child. An index that lists each book by title, author, and
moral value. A list of reading resources parents can use to
find websites, magazines, videos, and bookstores specializing in
African-American subjects...and more. Including a complete
appendix and entries about poetry collections and speeches, this
book is an invaluable resource for parents and children. Plume
Book www.penguinputnam.com
1999 ISBN 0-452-28044-3 Buy
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Truss, Lynne and illustrated by Bonnie Timmons, Eats, Shoots
& Leaves: Why, commas really do make a
difference! A panda walks into the library. He eats a
sandwich, then draws his bow and shoots an arrow. "Why did you do
that?" asks the librarian as the panda walks toward the exit. The
panda shows her a badly punctuated book. "I'm a panda," he
says. "That's what it says we do.": The librarian looks at
the page: "PANDA Large black-and-white bear-like mammal,
native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves." Just look inside this
book to see how forgetting to include a comma or placing one in
the wrong spot can completely change the meaning of a sentence -
with hilarious consequences. This book isn't The Elements of Style
but is sure to elicit gales of laughter and better punctuation
from all who read it. G.P. Putnam's Sons, www.penguin.com/youngreaders,
2006 ISBN 0-399-24491-3 
Van Allsburg,
Chris, The Polar Express. Late one Christmas Eve after the
town has gone to sleep, the boy boards the mysterious train that
waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole.
When he arrives, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. The boy
modestly asks for one bell from the harness of the reindeer. The
gift is granted. On the way home the bell is lost. On Christmas
morning, the boy finds the bell under the tree. The mother of the
boy admires the bell, but laments that it is broken - for you see,
only believers can hear the sound of the bell. In strange and
moving shades of full color art, the author creates an
otherworldly classic of the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, we
go around the table so everyone reads a page. Every time we hear
the word bell, we ring bells. Every time we hear the word train,
we blow a whistle. Try it! We have had this tradition
for the last seven years! Houghton Mifflin, 1985,
ISBN 0-395-38949-6 Buy
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Whitmire, Richard, Why Boys
Fail: Saving our sons from an educational system that's
leaving them behind, Richard Whitmire. Parents and educators
have seen it for years: elementary schools swarming with
fidgety boys who hold their pencils funny. But what they don't see
is that in recent years, the lackluster performances of boys often
fails to improve with maturity. Boys are in trouble. However you
slice the numbers - fifth-graders in special ed, ninth-graders in
held back, low senior grade point averages, high school dropouts,
fewer college graduates - boys are performing far below girls. And
they're performing far below the expectations of today's
market-place, where more and more jobs require college degrees.
This book is a sweeping survey of one of the most misunderstood
and sometimes totally ignored problems of our day - the
precipitous slide in boys' academic achievement, which cuts across
racial and economic divides and affects boys around the
English-speaking world. The author draws on extensive journalistic
skill and experience to pick apart the prevailing theories of what
is causing boys to fail - feminized classrooms, toxic boy
cultures, mind-numbing video games - and shows how each
contributes to the problem but fails to wholly explain it.
Instead, the author reverses course from the usual finger-pointing
to uncover what is actually working in schools to bring boys up to
speed, and draws his conclusions from there. The answer is simple
yet monumental: the world has become increasingly verbal, but boys
have not. From heightened kindergarten reading expectations to
lauguage-dense math problems, many boys lack the reading and
writing skills needed to keep pace. Their lagging literacy skills
snowball through the schools years and ultimately derail ambitions
and prospects. This book is not simply a depressing assessment of
the fate of our nation's boys; it also offers suggestions for what
works. Packed with inspiring case studies of schools that have
successfully implemented programs for improving literacy - such as
intensive phonics instruction and ongoing reading instruction in
the middle years - this extensively researched, persuasive book is
a must-read for parents and educators alike. It opens your eyes to
the magnitude of boys' academic underachievement and uncovers
effective solutions to countering this deeply troubling and widely
misunderstood problem. Amacom, www.amacombooks.org,
2010 ISBN 0-8144-1534-2
Williams, Mary, Cool Cats Calm
Kids: Relaxation and stress management for young people.
Yawn...stretch...purr... Cats know how to live, don't
they? And now you can learn their secrets for keeping
cool and calm, and for handling minor upsets in your life. This
book won't make you a "cool cat", but it will sure help you be a
"calm kid!" Relax and enjoy it. Impact Publishing, 1998
ISBN 0-91516-94-1 Buy
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Wood, Douglas, What Moms Can't Do. There
are lots of things that regular people can do, but moms can't.
Moms can't wait to wake kids in the morning. When they watch
movies, they need protection from the scary parts, and they can't
sit very long without someone on their lap. Moms also can't let go
of a hug without a kiss. Or two. Or nine. No wonder they need
someone to look after then, I mean, after all, they're just moms!
Simon & Schuster www.simonsayskids.com
2001 ISBN 0-689-83358-X Buy
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Zibners, Lara, If Your Kid Eats This Book,
Everything Will Still Be Okay: How to know if your child's
injury or illness is really an emergency. As an emergency room
pediatrician, the author has seen it all. She's cared for some of
the twenty-five million children in the United States who are
taken to the ER each year - and she knows that more than 50
percent of these visits may be unnecessary. In this book, she
shows parents when they may need to take action and when they may
be able to just go back to bed and call their doctor in the
morning. No more frantic, late-night searchers through the "what
to buy," "how to diaper," or "what to feed him" section s found in
other childcare books to find out if little Franny needs to go to
the ER. This book focuses on the essential questions, like how to
keep her from electrocuting herself in the first place. Not every
child has a pediatrician with specialized emergency room
experience living in the home. But this book just might be the
next best thing. Wellness Central, www.HachetteBookGroup.com,
2009, ISBN 978-0-446-50880-3 Toto's real name is Terry.
You might be interested to know that the wolves have a different version of Little Red Riding Hood than we do. - F. Forrester Church
(Editor's note: There's also a great children's book of the Three Little Pigs as told by A. Woolfe)
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