Life is a Bowl Full of Cherries show children the magic of idioms – words that separately have one meaning, but together take on something entirely different.Children are curious about words, especially phrases that make them laugh (“Couch potato!”), sound silly (“Eat your words”) or trigger images that tickle a child’s sense of the absurd (“Pie in the sky”).Life is a Bowl Full of Cherries uses outlandish illustrations of what the words describe literally. The reader then has to guess the “real” meaning of the phrases (which is upside down in the corner of each spread). At the end of the book, the reader is invited to learn more about these figures of speech.Our first book of idioms, Birds of a Feather (2009), dealt with birds, insects or animals. Life is a Bowl Full of Cherries uses food idioms. Both are fun – and instructive!
How can you prepare for and prevent your kids’ inevitable meltdowns? Ready, Set, Breathewill show you and your child how to focus, calm down, and live in the present moment.Being a parent is stressful
This exciting book contains 16 easy-to-follow projects suitable for every child. An informative introduction covers all the basics, including watering, weeding and materials, while helpful tips and id
The engaging classic story is designed to appeal to the young child, with appropriate vocabulary for those learning to read. The large format is perfect for show-and-tell reading.
A beautiful, wise tale about imagination, chronic illness, and friendship for young readers by an Italy's foremost children's book author. "I don't think I have read anything like this before - a tale of life, death, love and beauty. . . . I hope this unforgettable story finds all the readers it deserves." --Philip Pullman Madurer is the son of a great lord, with untold wealth, but he is also the victim of a mysterious disease that means he cannot be exposed to sunlight or fresh air. He is confined to three windowless rooms inside a palace, but his doting father summons a famous artist to cover the walls of the rooms with paintings showing the world his son cannot experience for real. As the painter works on his murals, his relationship with the boy begins to deepen until they forge a firm friendship. How can he show this child the beauty of the world with only his paintbrush to work with? Glowrushes is a heartbreakingly beautiful classic of Italian children's literature, published her
Originally published in 1987, the contributors bring their different orientations to the study of child development and genetic epistemology to show the continuing value of Piaget's theory and its fru
Infants and very young children develop almost miraculously the ability of speech, without apparent effort, without even being taught - as opposed to the teenager or the adult struggling without, it seems, ever being able to reach the same level of proficiency as five year olds in their first language. This useful textbook serves as a guide to different types of language acquisition: monolingual and bilingual first language development and child and adult second language acquisition. Unlike other books, it systematically compares first and second language acquisition, drawing on data from several languages. Research questions and findings from various subfields are helpfully summarized to show students how they are related and how they often complement each other. The essential guide to studying first and second language acquisition, it will be used on courses in linguistics, modern languages and developmental psychology.
Best friends Ziggy and Zak are on a madcap race through New York City in this fun-filled Ready-to-Read Ready-to-Go storybook!Do not stomp.Do not shout.Breathe in.Breathe out.When Ziggy and Zak run into one obstacle after another on their way to a big city show, Ziggy becomes stomping mad! But with help from the Statue of Liberty, he calms down and gets to enjoy the surprise waiting just around the corner. This funny book shows readers how to stay calm and carry on when faced with life’s frustrations.Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains around 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn thirty-five sight words, and fourteen words from se
An essential modern parenting guide for restoring trust and security to your home life from renowned psychiatrist and Dr. Phil Show regular, Dr. Charles Sophy.Over the last twenty years, Dr. Charles Sophy has been a staple on The Dr. Phil Show, where he has guided and coached millions of people begging for assistance with parenting their children. From conflict resolution to substance dependence, Dr. Sophy is the one with the answers.Now, in Family Values, Dr. Sophy has written a guide to rebuilding parent/child relationships to be stronger than ever. Structured around four essential strengths of relationship―trust, shared beliefs, family history, and forgiveness―this book will hit on the hot topics that Dr. Sophy gets asked most frequently for help on, including:-Dealing with power shifts/struggles-Defensive vs. offensive parenting styles-Building/rebuilding your parenting foundation-Eliminating the intergenerational cycle of parental neglect and abuseWith compassion and clarity, Dr.
Helping Your Child to Read will show you how to help your child become a successful reader, while making learning to read fun! This easy-to-use practical book guides you through all the stages of your
A mother is a nest, a mirror, a moon. The baby sees their mother in every aspect of their day. As the pages go by, the child grows. The mother who was a refuge becomes a road, a story, and a show. On
For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists.Kids will be inspired to create: Fingerprint bumblebeesSculptures made of sandRainbow colored jarsAnd more! Nature Is an Artist explores different art forms that kids can find in the natural world. In the book, a group of children follow Nature--the most inspiring of teachers--as they discover the world's greatest art show hidden in plain sight. As they witness beautiful landscapes, stunning vistas, and unusual creatures, each child is inspired to recreate their own fine work of art. With charming, rhythmic text from Jennifer Lavalee and vivid, eye-catching illustrations from Natalia Colombo, Nature Is an Artist celebrates nature's beauty and variety, and instills kids with: The confidence to see themselves as artists! Respect and appreciation for nature. After reading, kids will appreciate the art in their own outdoor surroundings.
Just like the original books, Olivia's imagination leads the way in this new TV series which aims to foster the sense of make-believe and play that every young child has. The show is packed with adve
This 2007 collection offered the first definitive study of a surprisingly underdeveloped area of scholarly investigation, namely the relationship between Shakespeare, children and childhood from Shakespeare's time to the present. It offers a thorough mapping of the domain in which Shakespearean childhoods need to be studied, in order to show how studying Shakespearean childhoods makes significant contributions both to Shakespearean scholarship, and to the history of childhood and its representations. The book is divided into two sections, each with a substantial introduction outlining relevant critical debates and contextualizing the rich combination of fresh research and readings of familiar Shakespearean texts that characterize the individual essays. The first part of the book examines the significance of the figure of the child in the Shakespearean canon. The second part traces the rich histories of negotiation, exchange and appropriation that have characterised Shakespeare's subseq
The author relates the crisis she experienced when doctors diagnosed her 4-month-old child with meningitis and uses this story to show how, much like a hang glider, a person must go through a lot of t
From Olympic training pools to relaxing spas, child-friendly swimming complexes to private bathing facilities, this area offers a diversity of function matched only by the architectural diversity show
A magical book of love and sparkles, this read aloud picture book for kids 3-7 is filled with charming art and a touching big/little relationship that will enchant your little unicorn!Join big unicorn and their little one as they share the timeless magic of love, friendship, and courage. Filled with sweet rhymes, enchanting illustrations, and lots of unicorn sparkle, this heartwarming and inspirational picture book is the perfect way to show your child that they're one of a kind at Valentine's Day and all year long!My precious little unicorn,You make the world so bright.You dazzle in the sparkling sky,Spreading joy with all your light.I wished upon a lucky star,For a special one like you.With lots of giggles and glitter,I love you through and through.
Carole Boston Weatherford, a Caldecott Honor winner, creates a celebration of family love with this beautiful, rhyming book filled with many of the adorable reasons children love their moms and reminding us how much our moms loves us!With rhyming text, a young child reflects on their mom and the many reasons why they love her. There are so many things we love about our moms, from the experiences we have together, to her unique characteristics, to the ways she understands us. All of these special things show our love for mom and just how much mom loves us!This is an adorably cute book for children that reinforces the treasured love and security of mom and celebrates the diverse ways that love is shown and celebrated.
A reassuring message for any child with an extended family ...This little girl's family is huge! The only way to show how huge would be to draw a family tree. With a step-mum, a step-dad, four brother
"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.This Level One I Can Rea
