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The Post-Pregnancy Handbook
By Sylvia Brown, Mary Dowd Struck. 2002
While a number of books exist which deal with various aspects of the postnatal experience - breastfeeding, exercise, motherhood, post-partum…
depression - this is the first complete source of information on what a woman experiences both physically and emotionally in the days, weeks and months after childbirth. It is also the only book in its field which balances medical advice with practical tips and numerous references to alternative remedies. From Sylvia Brown, a mother, and Mary Dowd Struck, RN,MS,CNM, a nurse/midwife, comes The Post-Pregnancy Handbook, a wonderfully comprehensive, honest self-help guide which every new (and repeat) mother should keep by her bedside. Brown and Struck give detailed guidance on: The First Few Days - alleviating discomfort from the after-effects of labor or a ceasarian - making the hospital stay more pleasant- coping with possible medical complications The First Few Weeks - organizing home life with a new baby - surviving fatigue- breastfeeding successfully - managing older siblings, parents and friends- introducing a new dimension to the couple (returning to sex after childbirth)- navigating the new mother's dietary needs- identifying and overcoming a range of emotional difficulties from "baby blues" to severe postnatal depression- dealing with stress, guilt and that elusive maternal instinct The First Year- achieving a complete physical recovery: how to get back into shape from the inside out - restoring strength and tone to the pelvic floor- countering the legacies of pregnancy: problems with hair, skin, and varicose veinsA thorough, straightforward guide to helping the new mother achieve an effective and harmonious recovery.Spot the Differences Picture Puzzles for Kids
By Peter Donahue. 2014
"A wonderful book for young kids who love to figure things out on their own. I thought that the pictures…
were very creative and they provided a few chuckles, especially the picture of the children painting. I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars." -- Independent ReaderKids can play detective with 25 pairs of similar-looking color photos. They'll compare the unaltered originals on the left to the ones on the right, which include several subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly illustrations depict slumber parties, birthday get-togethers, and other lively situations. Complete solutions appear at the end.Merry-Go-Rounds
By Art Thomas, George Overlie. 1981
Silent Observer (Awareness And Caring Ser.awareness & Caring - Sign Language)
By Christy MacKinnon. 1993
Rendered in lovely, full-color illustrations, Silent Observer traces the early life of author Christy MacKinnon in Nova Scotia at the…
turn of the century. Born in 1889, the author lost her hearing from “the Winter fever” at the age of two. Her story tells of a simple, charming life on her family’s farm by the bay and in the schoolhouse where her father taught her in their hometown of Boisdale. Silent Observer is an affectionate, poignant memoir of childhood as seen through the eyes of a vivacious young girl. Teachers, parents, and children will share in their enjoyment of this beautiful, sensitive story of a harder but wonderful time that has passed.Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: A Children's Guide to the Old and New Testament
By Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines. 2015
An Exploration of the Old and New Testament for Young Readers Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen Before! Since 2009, Minecraft…
has swept the gaming world by storm. More than one hundred million games have been sold. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, children will experience the Bible as never before. Authors Chris Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination. With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories of our time, this is the perfect gift. The images created are not only of magnificent, vast terrains often found in the Minecraft video game but also feature artfully recreated legendary characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb architectural design builds of the pyramids and Noah’s Ark. A range of significant biblical characters such as Jesus and Pharaoh are brought together in fun, colorful scenes kids will treasure. Engaging teachings from the Tower of Babel and The Story of Abram and Lot, to name a few, are all in this book. With over 270 images, young readers will explore stories from a vast number of Bible favorites such as The Story of Creation, The Journey of Abraham, Joseph and the Colored Dreamcoat, David and Goliath, Moses’s Great Journey, The Birth of Jesus, The Last Supper, and many more! The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!Make Music!: A Kid's Guide to Creating Rhythm, Playing with Sound, and Conducting and Composing Music (Music Makes A Difference Ser.)
By John Langstaff, Ann Sayre Wiseman, Norma Jean Haynes. 2019
Music is for everyone — no prior experience required! Make Music! invites kids and families to celebrate the joy of…
sound with a variety of inventive activities, including playing dandelion trumpets, conducting percussion conversations, and composing their own pieces. Musician and educator Norma Jean Haynes brings the pioneering work of Ann Sayre Wiseman and John Langstaff to a new generation of kids aged 5 and up, focusing on the playfulness, spontaneity, and creativity of music. Kids explore rhythm with clapping, body drumming, and intonations. They learn to create found sound with kitchen pots and pans, the Sunday paper, or even the Velcro on their sneakers. And step-by-step instructions show how to make 35 different instruments, from chimes and bucket drums to a comb kazoo and a milk carton guitar. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.I Can Hear Spring
By Sally Selleck. 2019
How do you know that spring is finally coming? The geese, of course! All you have to do is look…
for the V-shape in the sky and listen for all that honking as they migrate back from Canada!The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters: More Than 2000 Hilarious Jokes and Riddles about Booby Traps, Creepers, Mobs, Skeletons, and More! (Jokes for Minecrafters)
By Brian Boone, Michele Hollow, Jordon Hollow, Steven Hollow. 2019
“Dig in” to your favorite Minecraft jokes! All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of…
three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection. Included titles are: Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706330), Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706323), Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters (9781510727175). This ginormous joke book for kids ages 5 and up comes complete with silly illustrations to make these jokes even funnier. Whether you're at home or at school, you can have all your friends and family in stitches with The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters!Why does Santa take presents to children at Christmas? The presents won't take themselves! Why is it so cold at…
Christmas? Because it's in Decembrrrr! What comes at the end of Christmas day? The letter "Y!" What looks like half a Christmas tree? The other half! Belly Laugh Sidesplitting Santa Claus and Christmas Jokes for Kids is full of hilarious holiday fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious puns, this collection is complete with 350 jokes for kids and is complemented by sidesplitting line drawings and an uproarious "HO HO HO!" sound-effect button. Perfect for snowy days, long car rides to visit relatives, and get-togethers with friends, this book is sure to bring jolly laughter and Christmas fun into your home.THE CRAZIEST AND BIGGEST BOOK OF DIY SLIME RECIPES EVERWith over 100 creative, borax-free slime recipes, Slime Sorcery is packed…
with color photos and step-by-step instructions for making slime out of anything and everything.Will it slime? Find out by create every type of slime imaginable, including:• Fun Glow-in-the Dark• Fluffy Jiggly• Out-of-This-World Galaxy• Awesome Avalanche• Colorful Rainbow• Crunchy Coal MinerWHAT IF?: You Are and Life Is Miraculous! ABC, Affirmation, Art Coloring Book
By Audrye S. Arbe. 2014
WHAT IF? YOU ARE AND LIFE IS MIRACULOUS!, ABC, Affirmation, Art Coloring Book, printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper,…
is ready for you! Great for anyone five years young and beyond, this book transforms and uplifts the reader's vibration, intrigues and piques the intellect with outstanding words, plus leads to brain-enhancement with its multi-perspective Audrye OmArt: Art That Opens the Heart (c). Coloring is the new meditation, hailed by psychologists as a way to uplift depression, help those in recovery, and, this book in particular, bring forth gales of laughter. Children, adolescents, teens, and adults love this book! Each run benefits the planet, as well, as testified to by www.GreenPressInitiative.org in the book itself.The Laugh Giraffe: 350 Hilarious Jokes!
By Sky Pony Press. 2020
What is it that even the most careful person overlooks? His nose!What do you call a dinosaur with a big…
vocabulary? A thesaurus! A hilarious collection of 350 unique jokes presented by the highly hilarious Laugh Giraffe for kids to enjoy, complete with hysterical illustrations!Do you ever struggle to find new jokes? Never fear! Using his long neck to search high and low, far and wide, the Laugh Giraffe can find all the best jokes for you! Prepare for witty one-liners, clever puns, powerful punchlines, jubilant jests, and many more hilarious jokes in this fantastic collection. The Laugh Giraffe is filled to the brim with both classic and original jokes to make readers keel over in laughter. Written to meet the unquenchable needs of the millions of children eternally hungry for joke books, this collection is complete with 350 hilarious jokes and is complemented by silly line drawings that are sure to amuse kids. Its endless supply of fresh content and splashy, engaging design—right down to the tall and narrow shape of the book itself—make The Laugh Giraffe a sure source of fun for young readers as well as parents, siblings, and friends! Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is certain to bring laughter and fun to little ones and the whole family.Lil' Navy Sailor (Mini Military)
By Rp Kids. 2020
Celebrate real-life heroes in the US Navy with this early board book introduction to the US military branches.The Mini Military…
series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Navy Sailor highlights what it's like to be part of this special force, focusing on uniforms, radar tracking devices, and other special items, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles.Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to educate their youngest readers about our troops, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.Lil' Army Soldier (Mini Military)
By Rp Kids. 2020
Celebrate real-life heroes in the US Army with this early board book introduction to the US military branches.The Mini Military…
series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Army Soldier highlights what it's like to be in the US Army, focusing on uniforms, helmets, and vests, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the Humvee, helicopter, and tank.Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to educate their youngest readers about our troops, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.Hold On to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane
By Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen. 2021
Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all…
odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport—a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her.A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.A highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in…
an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. I Wonder Penguins Can't Fly takes a look at the coldest places on Earth - the Poles. Readers will learn about animals that live at the Poles, such as polar bears, penguins and seals; and also discover how plants survive at the Poles, why the polar ice caps are in danger of melting, and how scientists gather important information about the climate and more in the harshest environment.'I love The Baby Feeding Book's no-nonsense, realistic, empowering and compassionate approach. It's a must-have book for all new parents'…
Rebecca Schiller, author of The No Guilt Pregnancy PlanFrom breastfeeding and bottle-feeding to giving solids, this is the only book you will need to feed your baby with confidence and without judgement, in the first year. The Baby Feeding Book is a unique, fascinating and holistic guide into the world of feeding babies and becoming a parent. Packed full of expert information, practical tips and true stories from parents, this book smashes through the myriad of myths and conflicting advice to detail everything any new parent wants to know, in order to help them make their own informed decisions and feed happily and successfully, according to their own goals. Vanessa Christie, international board-certified lactation consultant and mother of three, covers everything from the differences between breast and formula milk, building a confident mindset, being mindful of marketing strategies, boosting emotional wellbeing and understanding why babies behave the way they do. She also navigates the practical sides of feeding, such as how do you find the best breastfeeding position for you? When do you need to sterilise? How do you prevent mastitis? Should you top-up so baby sleeps longer? How do you store breastmilk? How do you choose a bottle? When should you give your baby nuts? And so much more...Sure to be a staple for every new parent, The Baby Feeding Book will be the indispensable and gentle guiding hand you need, whatever your pregnancy, birth and life throw at you.The Laugh Giraffe's Best and Funniest Animal Jokes: 350 Highly Hilarious Jokes!
By Sky Pony Press. 2020
Why do birds fly south in the winter? It&’s too far to walk! Where do penguins keep their money? In a snow bank! A…
hilarious collection of 350 unique jokes presented by the highly hilarious Laugh Giraffe for kids to enjoy, complete with hysterical illustrations!Do you ever struggle to find new jokes? Never fear! Using his long neck to search high and low, far and wide, the Laugh Giraffe can find all the best animal jokes for you! Prepare for witty one-liners, clever puns, powerful punchlines, jubilant jests, and many more hilarious jokes in this fantastic collection.The Laugh Giraffe's Best and Funniest Animal Jokes is filled to the brim with both classic and original jokes to make readers keel over in laughter. Written to meet the unquenchable needs of the millions of children eternally hungry for joke books, this collection is complete with 350 hilarious jokes, and is complemented by silly line drawings that are sure to amuse kids. Its endless supply of fresh content and splashy, engaging design make this book a sure source of fun for young readers as well as parents, siblings, and friends! Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is sure to bring laughter and fun to little ones.Spooky Sights: A Can-You-Find-It Book (Can You Find It?)
By Sarah L. Schuette. 2021
Lead kids on a tour of spooky sights! Zombies, witches, monsters, and other spine-chilling creatures make finding the hidden objects…
in the full-color photo puzzles a BOO-tastic challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.School Days: A Can-You-Find-It Book (Can You Find It?)
By Sarah L. Schuette. 2021
Treat kids to a seek-and-find celebration! Full-color photo puzzles focused on birthdays, the 100th Day of School, fiestas, and other…
days people celebrate make finding the hidden objects within them a delightful challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.