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Great Books for Babies and Toddlers: More Than 500 Recommended Books for Your Child's First Three Years

Title: Great Books for Babies and Toddlers: More Than 500 Recommended Books for Your Child's First Three Years

Author: Odean
Price: $14.95
Pages: 337
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publisher Date: 2003
ISBN: 0345452542
Classification: Parenting/Literacy

Annotation: A wonderful resource for parents that contains more then 500 annotated listings of young children's books (up to about age three). Included here are a variety that contains diverse genres and fun!

Evaluation: If you have ever been to a library you know how helpful the librarian can be in wading through the vast catalog of great books and recommending great books and (helping you with not so great books) for your children. Imagine having a librarian at your fingertips to recommend over 500 books for you and your child! And, if the only thing that slows your sharing of books to your baby is the fear “where do I begin” or even if you have a small library started and are ready to move on to more, this book is a wonderful resource! Books are separated by topics like nursery rhymes and picture books and each title is annotated with a brief summary. It also offers searching techniques, information on children’s book publishers, websites, and further reading for parents on this topic. A must have book on pre-literacy, early literacy development, and reading to your children at this age.

First Art: Art explorations for Toddlers and Twos

Title: First Art: Art explorations for Toddlers and Twos
Author: MaryAnn F. Kohl
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 0876592221
Publisher: Gryphon House
Publishing Date: 2002
Genre: Parenting and Activities
Subject: Art

Annotation: An easy to use guide for parents in first art activities and exploration for toddlers and two year olds. It's the process not the product!

Evaluation: Many parents think of art as a talent, special for those older children that show an interest. With this book, directed to the early years, redefines that notion. “It’s the process not the product” say this book of art explorations perfect for the little one. It explains the idea behind art for little ones, as well as how to use the book and how to set up for projects. It also illustrates how to do the projects and has some color picture examples. A fun and inspirational book for parents with great activities anyone can do with their little ones!