Lots Of Juice, And They Get Lots Of Rest, They're Good At The Doctor's, 'Cause Doctors Know Best. Yolen And Teague Capture Children's Fears About Being Sick And Put Them To Rest With Playful Read-Aloud Verse And Wonderfully Amusing Pictures.  (less)

doctors know best. Yolen and Teague capture children's fears about being sick and put them to rest with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures.  (less)

as one on Anglo- Saxon that he later dropped. His real desire was to get published in one of the Harvard literary journals. Within the first fortnight of being there, his Ballade of a Ship was published in the Harvard Advocate, a journal of less stature than the Heralded Harvard Monthly. In 1896 he self-published his first book, The Torrent and the Night Before, paying 100 dollars for 500 copies. It was meant to be a surprise for his mother. Days before the copies arrived, however, Mary Palmer Robinson died of diptheria. His second volume, The Children of the Night, had somewhat wider circulation. Gradually his literary successes began to mount. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for the years 1922, 1925 and 1928.  (less)

answer all of those questions that children love to ask. Dr. Rudolph is well known as an experienced Bowen family therapist, public speaker, educator, photojournalist, and animal advocate. For many years she was a staff psychologist in the Virginia community mental health system. She wanted to create a visually exciting account of the Historic Triangle that would leave a lasting impression in the minds of the children who read it.  (less)

hosted the popular science show Tomorrow's World. He is married to columnist and author Nigella Lawson. They have two children, Cosima and Bruno.In the face of such overwhelming statistical possibilities, hypochondria has always seemed to me to be the only rational position on life."brbrSo begins this caustically funny and informative account of living with cancer from a self-professed coward who's nevertheless unafraid to take on the myths and taboos of the illness.brFirst diagnosed with cancer in March 1997, journalist John Diamond determined to chronicle the experience for the millions of people facing the same baffling process of diagnosis and treatment. His is a refreshingly clear-eyed take for those readers who likewise instinctively rebel when told that to "wage war with their cancer" they must chant, channel, laugh, breathe, group-hug, or sport a halo for sainthood or a medal for bravery. Diamond's is a distinctly more curmudgeonly stance.brWith humor and intelligence, Diamond ex-brplains how he coped with dilemmas every person recently diagnosed with cancer must confront: the awkwardness of "telling"; the need to shrug offbrthe unearned mantle of "brave soul"; friends' sudden inability to speak openly; intrusions by well-intentioned purveyors of alternative health solutions; battles with good, bad, and indifferent doctors; dealing with treatment gains and setbacks; tension on the home front; and more. Most important, he describes how he's learned to live with uncertainty, the ultimate hallmark of the human condition.brA number one bestseller in England, Because Cowards Get Cancer Too is destined to become a classic in the literature of full-frontal assault on the body, next to such works as Jean-?îfffffgÿ¾Û€  (less)

once went to a dog shelter, looking for a small pup, and we came away with not one dog but two," he says. "Since we are now sadly dogless, we are tempted to repeat the process."bNew from the creator or MAX—a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best Book—a funny, warm story for every child who's wished for a puppy./bbrbrThere are lots of dogs of all shapes and sizes at the animal shelter. But Karen and her mom and dad know they want Dave the moment they see him. He's small and cute and a perfect fit for the end of Kate's bed. But then they see Rosy, who is old and gray and broad as a table... How can Kate and Mom and Dad take home just ONE dog when there are so MANY wonderful animals who need a home? Bob Graham creates an original endearing family in a touching story that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.  (less)

one-quarter of the children under age three live in families with incomes below the poverty line, and only 67% of children under two get the necessary series of immunizations needed to protect them from life-threatening illnesses. Despite America's world leadership in research in child healthcare and development, in all the statistical indicators of children's well-being--physical, developmental, educational and behavioral--we lag well behind most advanced industrialized societies. While recent years have seen some piecemeal attention paid to policy issues affecting preschoolers aged three to five, our infants and toddlers are still perilously ignored, largely invisible in American social policy.brbrIn Starting Right, internationally recognized child and family policy experts Sheila B. Kamerman and Alfred J. Kahn present the pressing practical, political, and moral reasons why we must invest more time and money in America's youngest children, and their families. Singling out the best of current childcare policies and practices in the U.S. and western Europe, they call for a three-pronged approach to helping parents raise young children well: ensuring adequate income through strategies such as a child tax credit; providing essential services such as children's healthcare, child care, and family support programs; and offering working parents more generous leaves to spend time with their children. Kamerman and Kahn carefully assess the costs of implementing each of their proposals, demonstrating that the price is neither unreasonable nor beyond our means. Drawing on their own studies and all the latest research, the authors show that this investment in our children's early years is ultimately cheaper in both financial and human terms than?ÜÌÌÌÌÌÍÿ¾Û€  (less)

Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read- and on their entire lives. From the perspective of an ordinary mother as well as a bestselling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most value and joy out of a read-aloud session. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this audiobook is a must for every parent-and for anyone who would like to know more about how children learn to read.  (less)

A menu plan including home-dried one-pot meals makes eating on the trail fast and hearty. Handy master-packing lists help both novice and experienced campers pack only the necessary gear. This complete book will eliminate the obstacles that get in the way of outdoor fun whether readers are planning a backpacking trip, car camping fun, a camping trip with children, a paddle trip, a winter camping outing, or an international camping experience.br/divDIVbLinda Frederick Yaffe/b, who has more than 40 years of camping experience, is also a distance runner, weight trainer, and terrific cook. She is the author ofiHigh Trail Cookery/i, also published by Chicago Review Press. She lives in Auburn, California.br/div  (less)

Gets Ready series is a wonderful way for parents and children to share the excitements, as well as the fears, of these new events that happen early in life. Written in whimsical rhyme, Betty Gets Ready For The Doctor will delight young readers with a character they can relate to, and a theme that will show them they really are READY!  (less)