Celebrate the wisdom of the sandbox the witty, innocent, surprising, and yet completely sensible things that kids say and do. A little book with a big heart, "Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me" combines deceptively simple life lessons with engaging images that together not only offer insight but inspire joy. Kids see the world in a way that adults don t, so glimpsing life through a child s eyes offers a fresh and often funny perspective. Kids encourage us to be open-minded: "There are a lot of different ways to get to the top of the jungle gym." To be fearless: "Jump right in or you may change your mind about swimming." To aim high: "Even babies grab for things just beyond their reach." To be kind to yourself: S"ometimes you need a Saturday on a Wednesday." To follow your own path: "If the flowers you draw don t look like anyone else s, that s good." And to stay young: "Go barefoot " Tune in to the chatter on the playground, and remind yourself how simple everything really is."
Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America's pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You're Expecting is a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today's 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It's read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book--the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print. Now comes the Fourth Edition, a new book for a new generation of expectant moms--featuring a new look, a fresh perspective, and a friendlier-than-ever voice. It's filled with the most up-to-date information reflecting not only what's new in pregnancy, but what's relevant to pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section of the book, answering dozens of new questions and including loads of new asked-for material, such as a detailed week-by-week fetal development section in each of the monthly chapters, an expanded chapter on pre-conception, and a brand new one on carrying multiples. More comprehensive, reassur
Little readers can love the Nutbrown Hares from spring tosummer to fall to winter--and back--with this gorgeous collectionof four sweet stories. Little Nutbrown Hare has lots of questions when growing thingsstart to sprout in the spring--and wonders what he will turn intoone day. By summer, he notices colors everywhere, but there's onethat he's sure he likes best. The autumn wind inspires hiding andchasing--and a funny surprise for Big Nutbrown Hare. And whenwintertime comes, playing "I Spy" games is especially fun in thesnow. These simple, endearing tales starring two of the world'smost beloved characters are perfect for sharing with little haresany time of year.
"The Complete Book of Breastfeeding" is a recognized classicin its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a newfourth edition-non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it isthe most accessible and authoritative book, as much requiredreading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and babyname book. All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding forthe first year of a baby's life, according to the American Academyof Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give theirbabies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Oldsand a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., "The Complete Book ofBreastfeeding, Fourth Edition" offers a comprehensive introductionto breastfeeding-how to get ready before the baby arrives; how toinvolve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom.There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital;extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the bestsystems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed b
