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

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 the prequel! From Heidi Murkoff, author of theworld's bestselling pregnancy and parenting books, comes themust-have guide every expectant couple needs before they evenconceive - the first step in What to Expect: What to Expect BeforeYou're Expecting. Medical groups now recommend that all hopeful parents plan forbaby-making at least three months before they begin trying. And whobetter to guide want-to-be mums and dads step-by-step through thepreconception (and conception) process than Heidi Murkoff? It's all here. Everything couples need to know before sperm and eggmeet. Packed with the same kind of reassuring, empathic andpractical information and advice that readers have come to expectfrom What to Expect, only sooner. Which baby-friendly foods toorder up (say yes to yams) and which fertility-busters to avoid(see you later, saturated fat); lifestyle adjustments that you'llwant to make (cut back on cocktails and caffeine) and those you canprobably skip (that switch to boxer shorts). How to pinpoint

Count, colour and sticker in this very busy big book celebratingThe Very hungry Caterpillar and his friends. Complete the HungryCaterpillar's own story with giant stickers, count your way to thezoo with a host of animals and colour them in, and as an extraspecial treat read the story of the Very Lonely Firefly and helphim shine with lots of glittery stickers. This is an enchantingfirst annual for two - to - five-year-olds with lots of activitiesand classic stories for hours of holiday entertainment.

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.

It has been proven that children benefit immensely when parents take an active role in their education. Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade K provides the frequent, focused practice needed to help ensure mastery and retention of skills. Parents have a wonderful opportunity to support what happens in the classroom, inspiring their child's desire to learn. The math skills practiced in this book are based on the five strands of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Contains ten units of grade-appropriate practice to help your child understand and maintain important math skills. After every unit, there is an assessment that tests your child's understanding of the skills covered. Some questions are presented in standardized test format.

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.