The Classic Guide That Helps You Select the Books the ChildYou Know Will Love In this third, fully revised and updated edition of The NewYork Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children, thechildren's book editor of The New York Times Book Review personallyselects and recommends books for children of every age. The most comprehensive and authoritative book of its kind hasbeen completely updated for the new millennium. It containshundreds of new entries, many expanded de*ions, and notationsof additional companion and related titles -- more than l,700 inall. The best-loved classics of the twentieth century are included,as well as a thoughtful selection of outstanding titles from thelast decade. Six sections are organized according to reading level:Wordless, Picture, Story, Early Reading, Middle Reading, and YoungAdult. In addition to a summary of the book, each entry providesthe essential bibliographic information you need to find abook in your local library or bookstore, in

This beautiful baby book is published as part of the "PeterRabbit Naturally Better" initiative, which promotes products thatare made from entirely safe, recyclable, sustainable and ethicallyresponsible sources. In this book parents can record everysignificant event of their child's first year. Included are threeenvelopes for precious keepsakes and the dust jacket folds out toproduce a wall poster on which to chart the baby's development. Thesoft artwork style reflects the natural qualities of the materials.The book is packaged with an organic comforter which is decoratedwith a Peter Rabbit motif.

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

This book presents a selection of 40 recipes adapted from "TheSilver Spoon" by a specially commissioned expert on children'sfood. The recipes have been chosen for their simple instructions,fresh and healthy ingredients and delicious flavour, and areguaranteed to appeal to the fussiest of children. Each recipe ispresented with a short introduction about the origins of the dish,fascinating facts about the ingredients and the Italian culinaryculture. There is also information on seasons, ingredients andbasic cooking techniques to foster a lifetime love of good food. Aspecialist in the field of children's food and nutrition hasselected the recipes to ensure they are well balanced, safe andperfect for children to use. The book is fully illustratedthroughout, using specially commissioned illustrations to add alively and charming feel and finished photographs of the finisheddish. "The Silver Spoon for Children" makes cooking fun, clear andaccessible for children aged 10 and up.

This very special keepsake baby book is the perfect way torecord all those important first occasions for a newborn baby: fromvery first steps, to first teeth and favourite colours. Withstunning illustrations from Eric Carle's "The Very HungryCaterpillar" and other favourite stories, there is room to recordmemories and personal details, as well as spaces for photographsand special envelopes to keep precious mementos. It is a delightfulgift for any new parent to treasure.