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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Souvenir Press

Brain Games for Your Child : Over 200 FunGames to PlayRobert Fisher

9780285640436

Pub Date: 4/1/12

$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

192 pagesPaperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

Family & Relationships / Child Development

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Summary:The result of three decades of research by an internationally

acclaimed expert, this book is packed with more than 200

individual games to help children of varying ages and abilities

build their thinking, language, and social skills-and have fun at

the same time. Ideal for parents, teachers, and nursery

school staff, each game is clearly introduced to explain theskills it will develop. Both brain games and travel games cover

a wide range of ages-from just a few months to nine years

old...

Author Bio:Robert Fishertaught for more than two decades beforebecoming a professor of education at Brunel University. He is

a speaker, an educational consultant, and the author of manybooks on education, including Teaching Children to Learn,Teaching Children to Think, and the Stories for Thinkingseries.

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Huron Street Press

Little Hands & Big Hands : Children and AdultsSigning TogetherKathy MacMillan

9781937589394

Pub Date: 10/1/13



Family & Relationships / Child Development

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Summary:

Appropriate for adults who are completely new to signing, this

authoritative guide on sign language helps them engage with

children up to age five, regardless of their hearing ability.

Each of the eight chapters contain a variety of activities,such as games, finger plays, songs, and crafts, which help

children develop language learning, improve communication

and self-expression, and raise their self-esteem. All

vocabulary comes from American Sign Language (ASL), a

language with formali...

Author Bio: Kathy MacMillanis a freelance writer, a sign-language interpreter, and a librarian. She is the author of A

Box Full of Talesand Try Your Hand at This!and coauthor ofKindergarten Magicand Storytime Magic. She presentsprograms for thousands of children and parents each year,

teaching basic American Sign Language through stories,

songs, and games. She lives in Owing Mills, Maryland.


Tender Topics : Picture Books About ChildhoodChallengesDorothy Stoltz, Elaine Czarnecki, Buff Kahn

9781937589349

Pub Date: 7/1/13

$18.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON192 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

Family & Relationships / Parenting / General

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Summary:

A reading specialist, an outreach librarian, and a children's

librarian combine their considerable expertise in this essential

guide for parents that brings reading, early literacy, childdevelopment issues, and picture books together. Advising

parents who are wondering how to talk to their young child

about difficult topics such as death, loneliness, or fear, this

authoritative collection of appropriate picture books makes

broaching the subject easier. Arranged by topic, this

annotated...

Author Bio:

Dorothy Stoltzis the head of outreach services andprogramming for Carroll County Public Library and the project

director for early literacy training and early literacy peer

coaching. She also oversees the statewide early literacy peercoaching wiki project. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland. ElaineCzarneckiis a literacy consultant with Resources in Reading

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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Marion Street Press, LLC

A Tribute to Teachers : Wit and Wisdom,Information and Inspiration About Those WhoChange Our LivesRichard Lederer

9781936863020

Pub Date: 9/1/11



Education / General

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Summary:Applauding the true heroes of the classroom, this compilation

looks closely at the teachers who change lives one day and

one lesson at a time. Instructors from all backgrounds are

covered, from literature and poetry to film and even those

captured in comic strips. Detailed statistics are presented,

proving that teachers really do make a difference, and acollection of side-splitting jokes and riddles celebrate the

most unheralded, exhausting, income-challenged, and

ultimately, rewarding...

Author Bio:

Richard Ledereris the author of more than 35 books,including Anguished English , Crazy English, Get Thee to aPunnery, The Gift of Age, More Anguished English, and thecoauthor of Super Funny Animal Jokesand Wild and Wacky

Animal Jokes. He is a former teacher, having taught Englishand media for 27 years. He has been named International

Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Search Institute Press

Great Preschools : Building DevelopmentalAssets in Early ChildhoodTamara J. W ill, Karen King, Michelle Mergler

9781574821932

Pub Date: 12/1/07


232 pages / Includes CD-ROMPaperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

Education / Administration / General

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Summary:Providing a wide range of tools, this practical guide aids

teachers in creating a nurturing preschool environment and

helps preschoolers develop critical social competencies.

Containing new findings from Search Institute's Developmental

Assets research for preschoolers, this easy-to-use

guidebook identifies what young children need from theirfamilies, teachers, and caregivers. The simple roadmap

reveals the value of the work that teachers are already doing

and provides content for par...

Author Bio:Tamara J. Will,MBA, has served as a representative inseveral preschool advocacy groups such as Minnesota's EarlyLearning Advisory Council. KarenKinghas worked in early

childhood education for nearly 30 years. In addition toteaching in the classroom, she has also conducted child-

development workshops for teachers, childcare providers, and

parents. She has spent the past 24 years working in the Early

Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program at Somerset

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Chicago Review Press

The Compassionate Classroom : Lessons ThatNurture Wisdom and EmpathyJane Dalton, Lyn Fairchild

9781569761731

Pub Date: 4/1/04



Education / Bilingual Education

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Summary:This inspiring guidebook supports teachers seeking to provide

a nurturing and creative classroom environment for middle

school and high school students. Lessons supply instruction

for creating a community of empathy, reverence, self-

awareness, and mindfulness. Each entry features a conciselesson plan ready for implementation, as well as a brief

summary of the interfaith and secular philosophies that

underpin the lesson. Educators are assisted in buildingconnections among diverse popul...

Author Bio:Jane Daltonhas taught at elementary, secondary, anduniversity levels. Lyn Fairchildteaches English at the CaryAcademy in North Carolina.



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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Puddledancer Press

The Compassionate Classroom : RelationshipBased Teaching and LearningSura Hart, Victoria Kindle Hodson

9781892005069

Pub Date: 9/1/04



Education / Teaching Methods & Materials /

General

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Summary:The Compassionate Classroomis a long awaited how-to guidefor educators who care about creating a safe, productive

learning environment. With 45 years combined teaching

experience, Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson merge

recent discoveries in brain research with the proven skills of

Nonviolent Communication and come to a bold conclusion -when compassion thrives, so does learning.

Learn powerful skills to create an emotionally safe learning

environment where academic excellence thr...

Author Bio:Sura Hartand Victoria Kindle Hodsonshare a combined 45years of elementary teaching experience, partnered with 12years experience learning and teaching NVC. Hart is a CNVC

Certified Trainer, an experienced presenter and worldwide

leader in the incorporation of NVC in schools. Hodson is the

co-author of the bestselling book, Discover Your Child'sLearning Style. She is a prominent speaker and co-director of

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Parentmagic, Inc.

1-2-3 Magic for Teachers : Effective ClassroomDiscipline Pre-K through Grade 8Thomas W. Phelan, Sarah Jane Schonour

9781889140179

Pub Date: 9/1/04



Education / Decision Making & Problem Solving

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Summary:Offering advice for teachers eager to develop better discipline

in the classroom, this guide provides practical methods for

eliminating disruptive behavior, encouraging productive work

habits, and communicating with parents. Clear lessons and

straightforward language reveal how to measure discipline in a

classroom environment, as well as how to handle difficultsituations, such as transition times, assemblies, lunchtime,

and field trips. A separate chapter for school administrators

expl...

Author Bio:Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a member of the Illinois andAmerican Psychological Associations and is the author of 1-2-3 Magic,All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving

Your Adolescents. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Sarah JaneSchonour, MA, is a special projects teacher with the FairfaxCounty Public Schools in Virginia. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Parentmagic, Inc.

1-2-3 Magic : Effective Discipline for Children2-12(4th Edition)Thomas W. Phelan

9781889140438

Pub Date: 10/1/10




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Summary:

This revised edition of the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic

program addresses the difficult task of child discipline with

humor, keen insight, and proven experience. The techniqueoffers a foolproof method of disciplining children ages two

through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking. By means of

three easy-to-follow steps, parents learn to manage

troublesome behavior, encourage good behavior, and

strengthen the parent-child relationship-avoiding the "Talk-

Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit" syndro...

Author Bio:Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and anationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention

deficit disorder. His books include 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers,All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving YourAdolescents.He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.



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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Puddledancer Press

Teaching Children Compassionately : HowStudents and Teachers Can Succeed withMutual UnderstandingMarshall B. Rosenberg

9781892005113

Pub Date: 9/1/04



Education / General

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Series: Nonviolent Communication GuidesTerritory:

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Summary:In this keynote address to a national conference of

Montessori educators, Marshall Rosenberg describes his

progressive, radical approach to teaching that centers on

compassionate connection. Marshall describes the

counterproductive role that power and punishment play in our

schools, and challenges educators to motivate studentsinstead "by a reverence for life." This practical application of

Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process offers

educators the tools to create exceptio...

Author Bio:Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., is the founder and educationaldirector of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC).

He has traveled throughout the world mediating conflict andpromoting peace. www.CNVC.org

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Laburnum Press

Celebration FoodClare Hibbert

9781909850217

Pub Date: 6/1/14, Ship Date: 6/1/14

Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K



Juvenile Nonfiction / Cooking & Food

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H

Series: Sparklers: Food We EatTerritory:

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Summary: Children will encounter a range of celebrationsfrom around the world, both religious and secular. They can

follow the simple recipe to make their own charoset.

Author Bio: Clare Hibbertis a freelance writer and editorwho has written more than 100 books on numerous subjects

for children under 12.


Bite-Sized Science : Activities for Children in15 Minutes or LessJohn H. Falk, Kristi S. Rosenberg

9781556523489

Pub Date: 6/1/99

Ages 3 to 8, Grades P to 3$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

128 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Education / Teaching Methods & Materials /

Science & Technology

9.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.580 lb Wt

241mm W | 178mm H | 8mm T | 263g Wt

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Summary:Here's a fun way to get young minds discovering the wonders

of the natural world by making predictions, testing them, and

then evaluating the results-learning the scientific method.

These short, bite-sized, deliciously fun activities like "Sounds

of Chewing," "Clinks in the Kitchen," "Tangy Tongue," and"Shoe Show" take only 15 minutes to organize, do, and clean

up. Many of the activities involve food, so children will learn

and get a snack at the same time.

Author Bio:John H. Falkis the director of the Institute for LearningInnovation. Kristi Rosenbergis a senior associate at theInstitute for Learning Innovation. They are two of the authors

of Bubble Monster and Other Science Fun.



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Let's Eat BreakfastClare Hibbert

9781909850200






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Summary: Children will encounter a range of healthybreakfast from around the world, and see where some foods

come from. They can follow the simple recipe to make their

own muesli.




Let's Eat LunchClare Hibbert

9781909850231






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254mm W | 254mm H


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Summary: Children will encounter a range of healthy lunchesfrom around the world, and see how what they eat may

change with the seasons. They can follow the simple recipe

to make their own Greek salad.




Let's Eat DinnerClare Hibbert

9781909850224






10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H


Ctn Qty: 32

Summary: Children will encounter a range of healthy dinnersfrom around the world, and see where some foods come from.

They can follow the simple recipe to make their own raita.





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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Stillwater Publishing

No Student Left Indoors : Creating a FieldGuide to Your Schoolyard (2nd Edition)Jane Kirkland

9780970975492

Pub Date: 10/31/11

$49.95/$54.95 Can.Discount Code: SPT


Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Earth

Sciences

8.500 in W | 11.000 in H

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Summary:

The essential educator's guide to helping students discover,

observe, and record nature in their schoolyard-urban,

suburban, or rural-this book outlines a class, grade, or school-wide project connecting history, language arts, art, and

technology. This is a complete source for place, project, andstandards-based nature studies conducted under current

conditions of any schoolyard, with no need for a special

outdoor classroom. Included are case studies, stories,

instructions, and resource...

Author Bio:Jane Kirklandis the author of more than 50 books, includingthe award-winning Take a Walk series. She is also a

naturalist, a photographer, and a motivational speaker who

visits schools, conducts workshops, and presents at

conferences. She has appeared on Animal Planet TV, NPR,

and PBS, and in such magazines as Family Circle, GreenTeacher, Parenting, Parents, and Redbook. She lives in


Citizen Science Guide for Families : Taking Partin Real ScienceGreg Landgraf

9781937589356

Pub Date: 8/1/13



Science / General

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Summary:

People of all ages and backgrounds can discover how to

contribute to real scientific research with this handy guide. It

defines citizen science, providing an overview of the social

and community aspects behind the idea. The book isorganized by topic and features links to library resources and

descriptions of books appropriate to the subject. In addition,

a section devoted to ongoing citizen-science programs

includes detailed descriptions for parents and children to

identify projects ap...

Author Bio:

Greg Landgrafis a writer and editor. His extensive print,online, and video work includes positions withAmericanLibrariesmagazine and Vance Publications, where he editedtwo trade magazines. He lives in Chicago.


Green Thumbs : A Kid's Activity Guide toIndoor and Outdoor GardeningLaurie Carlson

9781556522383

Pub Date: 3/1/95

Ages 5 to 8, Grades 1 to 3$14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

144 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Juvenile Nonfiction / Gardening

11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.300 in T | 0.910 lbWt

279mm W | 216mm H | 8mm T | 413g Wt

Ctn Qty: 48

Summary:Budding gardeners will learn what it takes to make things

grow with fun activities that require only readily available

materials.

Author Bio:Laurie Carlsonis the author of Colonial Kids, Westward Ho!,More Than Moccasins, and Kids Camp!She has taught

preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes.



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Bugs, Bogs, Bats, and Books: Sharing Naturewith Children through ReadingKathleen T Isaacs

9781937589585





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Summary:

An educator and librarian shares her choices for the best

nature books to help families bond

Bringing a book along on a trip to the zoo, for a nighttime lookat the stars, or on a walk in the forest can connect children

to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher

and pubic librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent

informational picture books appropriate for children ages up to

10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's

wonder and enthusiasm for ...

Author Bio:

Kathleen T. Isaacsteaches children's literature in theeducation program at Towson University and spent many

years teaching in the United States and China. She worked as

a librarian and has chaired selection committees for theAssociation for Library Service to Children's Sibert Award and


Read with Me: Best Books for PreschoolersStephanie Zvirin

9781937589035

Pub Date: 5/1/12


184 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Family & Relationships / Parenting / General

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Summary: This authoritative guide-with a core focus onreading readiness and helping position children to succeed in

school-offers more than 300 age-appropriate and subject-

specific book selections from librarians for reading time with

children. From board and picture books to hot new books,

these recommendations reflect family, community, play, and

the environment. Mirroring a child's world as they grow andmature, chapters include segments on reading together,

friendship, places near and far, ...

Author Bio:

Stephanie Zvirinis an editor for the American LibraryAssociation (ALA) where she acquires and develops

professional books for ALA Editions and edits the ALA Editions'

Children's Programming Monthlymagazine. She waspreviously Books for Youth editor at Booklist Magazine, review

journal of the ALA. She is a former teacher and a library

director, and is the author of The Best Years of Their Lives.Her articles and reviews have appeared in numerous


Silly Books to Read AloudRob Reid

9781937589103

Pub Date: 12/12/12




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Summary: Acclaimed children's book authority Rob Reidcreates the ultimate guide to choosing fun and funny stories

to read with and to your children and grandchildren.With a

concentrated look at the content and appeal of many

different titles, he helps you find exactly the right books to

share with young ones. More than simply a recommendedreading list, the books in this guide assist with language

development while also encouraging good reading habits,

improved comprehension, and broadened voca...

Author Bio: Rob Reidis a writer and an instructor at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is the author of FamilyStorytime, Reid's Read-Alouds , and Something FunnyHappened at the Library. He lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin



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Ready, Set, Read : Building a Love of Lettersand Literacy Through Fun Phonics ActivitiesJanet Chambers

9781569761519

Pub Date: 12/1/02

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3




Reading

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279mm W | 216mm H | 13mm T | 649g Wt

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Summary:An interactive program for teaching kids phonics and other

key literacy skills, this book provides instructions for

constructing hands-on alphabets for literacy lessons and play.

Activities include drawing letters in applesauce, sand, nuts,

and finger paint; experimenting with vocal sounds and

feelings; and creating letter- and sound-themed crafts frominexpensive and easy-to-find materials. Using the ideas and

activities from this book, children will be able to immerse

themselves in th...

Author Bio:Janet Chambershas taught reading and writing to childrenof all ages for 20 years. She lives in Northport, Alabama.


Easy Reading : Finding Joy and Meaning inWordsLaura Rose

9781569761199

Pub Date: 4/1/01





Reading

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216mm W | 279mm H | 12mm T | 227g Wt

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Summary:Teachers and parents can significantly improve children's

comprehension, enjoyment, and personal involvement in

reading at any grade level by using the series of activities

provided in this book. Because the ability to imagine is a key

skill that many struggling readers often lack, this book

outlines strategies to teach students how to add vivid mentalpictures to their reading. In a clearly designed set of lessons,

students are taken through a series of steps-drawing on the

images they...

Author Bio:Laura Roseis a lecturer and consultant with more than 20years experience teaching in K-8 classrooms. She is theauthor of Developing Intelligence Through Literature;

Folktales; Picture This; and Write to Read and Spell.She livesin Eureka, California.

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Incentive Publications

Celebrations! : 2,954 Holidays and Events /1,000 Different Ways to Remember ThemMarjorie Frank, Jill Norris, Kathleen Bullock

9780865300323

Pub Date: 5/1/07

Grades P to 12$29.99/$32.99 Can.Discount Code: LON

320 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Education / Administration / General

8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 1.950 lb Wt216mm W | 279mm H | 885g Wt

Ctn Qty: 16

Summary: Handbook for Adults and KidsAll Grades--This isa great calendar-holiday-activity book for use in classrooms,

after-school programs, clubs, churches, and the home--

anywhere someone works with kids. Kids can even use it by

themselves! --For every day, week, and month of the year--

the book identifies holidays and events that have happened. --Over 2500 events and holidays--some of them traditional,

many of them wild and wacky! (Total surprises) --For each

month, week, and day--the boo...



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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Mountcastle Company

The Reading Lesson : Teach Your Child to Readin 20 Easy Lessons (2nd Edition)Michael Levin, Charan Langton

9780913063026

Pub Date: 4/1/02



Education / Language Experience Approach

8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 1.200 in T | 2.790 lb

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216mm W | 279mm H | 30mm T | 1,266g Wt

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Based on phonics and whole language skills, this methodadvances children ages 3 to 8 from knowing their alphabet to

reading second-grade-level picture books.

Summary:

The Reading Lesson is a bestselling program that teachesyoung children to read in 20 easy lessons. It is designed as a

step-by-step course for parents who want to teach their

young children to read at home. The teaching method is

based on phonics and key-word recognition, and with its

innovative and guided approach, the 20 step-by-step lessons

provide an easy-to-follow recipe for teaching children to read.Developed by pediatrician Michael Levin, the program has also

been used successf...

Author Bio:Michael Levin, MD, is a pediatrician who specializes inbehavioral, attention, and learning problems in young children.

Charan Langton, MS, developed this program while teaching


Chinese New YearKatie Dicker

9781909850354




24 pagesHardback / Cloth over boards

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations /

General

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254mm W | 254mm H

Series: Sparklers: CelebrationsTerritory:

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary: Children are introduced to the Chinese calendarand aspects of preparation, such as cleaning and decorating.

They also learn about the festival itself with parades, dragon

dances, family gatherings, gifts, and special food.

Author Bio: Katie Dickeris a children's educational author.


ChristmasKatie Dicker

9781909850347




Hardback / Cloth over boards

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations /Christmas & Advent

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H


Ctn Qty: 32

Summary: Children are introduced to aspects of preparation,such as advent calendars, cards, and decorations, and to the

festival itself with family gatherings, church services, gifts,

and carols.




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DivaliKatie Dicker

9781909850361






General

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Ctn Qty: 32

Summary: Children are introduced to the story of theRamayana and different Hindu gods. They also learn about

divas and decorations, New Year rituals, and special Divali

food.



EasterKatie Dicker

9781909850378






Easter & Lent

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254mm W | 254mm H


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Summary: Children are introduced to life cycles and aspectsof renewal, and to the festival itself with family gatherings,

parades, Easter eggs, and special Easter food.


Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse

The ADHD Handbook for Schools : EffectiveStrategies for Identifying and TeachingStudents with Attention-Deficit/HyperactivityDisorder(2nd Edition)Harvey C. Parker

9781886941618Pub Date: 10/15/05



Education / Special Education / Learning Disabled

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216mm W | 279mm H | 17mm T | 748g Wt

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Summary:Parker, Harvey C., PhD

Author Bio:Harvey C. Parker, PhD, is the founder of CHADD, the largestnational organization assisting children and adults with ADHD.

He has authored more than six books, including The ADDHyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids and

Study Strategies Made Easy. He lives in Plantation, Florida.



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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Brighter Insights

The Smarter Preschooler : Unlocking YourChild's Intellectual PotentialRenee Mosiman, Mike Mosiman

9780981642659

Pub Date: 9/1/09



Family & Relationships / Education

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Summary:

Winner, Best Books 2010

National Indie Excellence Award, Finalist in the ParentingCategory2009 Mom's Choice Award, Gold Recipient: Parenting-GeneralCategory

Winner, Living Now Book Award

Finalist, Glyph Book Award

Winner, National Best Books 2010 Award, Parenting/Family:

Reference CategoryGold Winner, 2010 Readers Favorite Award, Non Fiction-

Parenting Category

Arranged in a clear and accessible format, this guide presents

the latest research on how to develop a ...

Author Bio:Renee Mosiman, MA,has a masters degree in marriage andfamily therapy. Mike Mosimanis an aerospace engineer.

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Chicago Children's Museum

The Skin You Live InMichael Tyler, David Lee Csicsko

9780975958001

Pub Date: 4/1/05



32 pagesHardback / Picture book

Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / General

9.000 in W | 9.500 in H | 0.390 in T | 0.830 lb Wt

229mm W | 241mm H | 10mm T | 376g Wt

Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively

story delivers an important message of social acceptance to

young readers. Themes associated with child development

and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-

esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and

straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activitiesfor all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging,

catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also

provided. This delightful ...

Author Bio:Michael Tyleris a freelance writer and fitness consultant.David Lee Csicskois the illustrator of Behind the Lionsandhas created posters for the Leipzig Book Fair. They both live

in Chicago.


Sandbox Scientist : Real Science Activities forLittle KidsMichael Ross, Mary Anne Lloyd

9781556522482

Pub Date: 8/1/95


208 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /

Experiments & Projects

9.000 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.520 in T | 0.840 lb Wt

229mm W | 178mm H | 13mm T | 381g Wt

Ctn Qty: 42

Summary:Young children are natural scientists at play. While they bake

mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing,

theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun.

Children two to eight years old will thrive on the many open-

ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles,compost and seeds, magnets and gears, potions and plant

prints and more.

Author Bio:Ross is the author of over 35 children's books. He lives at the

edge of Yosemite National Park.



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Sense-Abilities : Fun Ways to Explore theSensesMichelle O'Brien-Palmer

9781556523274

Pub Date: 9/1/98




Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Sense &

Sensation

9.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.460 in T | 0.760 lb Wt

241mm W | 178mm H | 12mm T | 345g Wt

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:Learning about the five senses is an important developmental

stage that children must go through to better understand

their bodies and the world around them. Here are dozens of

fun and original science activities that explore taste, touch,

sight, smell, and hearing, all tailored to the abilities and funny

bones of children 4 to 8. Simple props like a pirate's eye patchor a pair of goofy sunglasses help children to understand the

wonders of human sight. Wearing a spicy cinnamon-stick ne...

Author Bio:Michelle O'Brien-Palmeris the author of Watch Me Grow,Healthy Me, and six Scholastic teacher guides as well asother books. A health educator, consultant, and specialist in

educational curriculum development, she lives in Seattle,Washington.


Healthy Me : Fun Ways to Develop GoodHealth and Safety HabitsMichelle O'Brien-Palmer

9781556523595

Pub Date: 9/1/99




Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / General

9.500 in W | 7.000 in H | 0.410 in T | 0.730 lb Wt

241mm W | 178mm H | 10mm T | 331g Wt

Ctn Qty: 52

Summary:This hands-on science activity book for children 5 to 8

promotes health and safety through 70-plus creative

projects, recipes, and experiments. Handwashing becomes

automatic and germs become real when children see the

once- invisible microbes on their hands thriving in the tomato-

soup cultures they've prepared. They rush to brush afterwatching the effects of sugary drinks on a tooth. Nutrition

and exercise are fun with treats like Triple-Decker Mouthfuls

and games such as Exercise Bingo...

Author Bio:Michelle O'Brien-Palmeris the author of Sense-Abilities,Watch Me Grow, and six Scholastic teacher guides as well asother books. A health educator, consultant, and specialist in

educational curriculum development, she lives in Seattle,Washington.


Organic Crafts : 75 Earth-Friendly ArtActivitiesKimberly Monaghan

9781556526404

Pub Date: 3/1/07


160 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Juvenile Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / General

11.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.400 in T

279mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:Parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for ideas on how to

get children outdoors and instill in them a love of nature can

find more than 75 creative crafts, games, and activities using

objects that kids can collect from nature in this idea book. As

children make race cars out of rocks, create paint fromplants, and assemble funny grass masks, they learn to be

environmentally friendly-absorbing information on recycling,

reducing waste, and inspiring others to protect nature.Organized...

Author Bio:Kimberly Monaghanis a freelance writer for numerousnewspapers and magazines, including ChicagoParent, EarthEasy,and Family Time. She is also a regular reviewer forSchool Library Journal. She has worked as an arts-campcounselor and an assistant children's librarian.



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Art Is Every Day : Activities for the Home,Park, Museum, and CityEileen S. Prince

9781569767153

Pub Date: 6/1/12

Grades P And Up



Juvenile Nonfiction / Art / General

7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.800 lb Wt

178mm W | 254mm H | 363g Wt

Ctn Qty: 52

Summary:

Art isn't just what you find in a museum, a sculpturepark, or a one-period-a-week elementary school

curriculum-art is eve ry day.This handy resource offersmore than 65 ideas for parents, grandparents, teachers, andothers who want to bring meaningful, rich, and fun artexperiences into children's lives. The projects are easy to do

and require only inexpensive or free materials. Children will:

Go on a photographic scavenger hunt looking for forms and

shapesWrite a short biography based...

Author Bio:Eileen S. Princehas been an art education specialist formore than 40 years. She is the author of the bestselling Art IsFundamentalandArt Matters.

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Gia Publications

What Great Music! : Classical Selections toHear and to SeeAndrea Apostoli, Alexandra Dufey

9781579998417

Pub Date: 9/1/11

6 And Under, 1 And Under

$19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON48 pages / Includes Audio CD


Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Classical

5.500 in W | 5.500 in H

140mm W | 140mm H

Ctn Qty: 150

Summary:

Based on the latest research in musical education, this

beautifully illustrated guide and accompanying CD provide the

perfect means of exploring the world of classical music with

young children. The featured selections have been carefullychosen for their brevity, variety, and diversity in tonality and

tempo, making them ideal for impressionable minds and shorter

attention spans. Each song links to a delightful picture and a

brief line of verse, laying the foundation for a child's life...

Author Bio:

Andrea Apostoliis the president of the Gordon Institute of

Music Learning in Italy. Alexandra Dufeyis a graphicdesigner and illustrator.


The Book of Lullabies : Wonderful Songs andRhymes Passed Down from Generation toGeneration for Infants & ToddlersJohn M. Feierabend

9781579990565

Pub Date: 9/1/003 And Under



Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks

7.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.330 in T | 0.500 lb Wt

178mm W | 216mm H | 8mm T | 227g Wt

Series: First Steps in Music seriesTerritory:Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:Including the text and musical notation of 80 lullabies that

have withstood the test of time, this book will inspire joy, and

laughter in infants and toddlers. The book features songs in

English as well as in Japanese, Russian, Yiddish, Spanish,

French, German, and several other languages, with Englishtranslations. Favorites such as Brahms' "Lullaby," "Hush, My

Baby Don't You Cry," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," and

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" are just a sampling of thenumerous multi...

Author Bio:John M. Feierabendis professor and chair of the musiceducation division at the Hartt School of the University of

Hartford in Connecticut. He lives in West Hartford,

Connecticut.



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The Book of Tapping & Clapping : WonderfulSongs and Rhymes Passed Down fromGeneration to Generation for Infants &ToddlersJohn M. Feierabend

9781579990541



48 pages



7.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.160 in T | 0.500 lb Wt

178mm W | 216mm H | 4mm T | 227g Wt


Summary:Tapping on the bottom of a baby's foot and gently touching a

baby's face, fingers, or legs are natural games that have

brought joy to children for generations. Clapping a baby's

hands together or inviting a baby to clap onto hands lets a

baby and adult communicate through play and without words.

This collection includes 71 songs and rhymes, such as "Rub-a-

Dub-Dub," "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," and "Miss

Mary Mack."



Connecticut.


The Book of Wiggles & Tickles: WonderfulSongs and Rhymes Passed Down fromGeneration to Generation for Infants &ToddlersJohn M. Feierabend

9781579990534



48 pages



7.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.150 in T | 0.500 lb Wt178mm W | 216mm H | 4mm T | 227g Wt


Summary:Featuring text and musical notation, this collection includes

88 toe-wiggling and tummy-tickling songs and rhymes for

adults to share with children, such as "This Little Piggy" and

"These Are Baby's Fingers."



Connecticut.


The Book of Beginning Circle GamesJohn M. Feierabend

9781579992668

Pub Date: 4/1/04

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2



Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities / General

7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.340 in T | 0.610 lbWt

178mm W | 254mm H | 9mm T | 277g Wt

Series: First Steps in Music seriesTerritory:

Ctn Qty: 42

Summary:These wonderful games to play in circles have been passed

down from generation to generation and are full of music,

wonder, magic, and make-believe. Some of these circle games

are stationary games in which one child chases after another

while the rest of the group does not move, while others beginwith stationary circles but end with traveling circles as, one

by one, children join a group moving around the circle. All of

these games encourage a variety of developmentallyappropriate beh...

Author Bio:John M. Feierabendis a national leader in the field of earlychildhood education and currently serves as a professor and

chair of the music education division at the Hartt School of

the University of Hartford in Connecticut. He lives in

Simsbury, Connecticut.



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The Book of Call & ResponseJohn M. Feierabend, Tim Caton

9781579992156

Pub Date: 9/1/03




Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts &

Humanities

7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.280 in T | 0.560 lbWt

178mm W | 254mm H | 7mm T | 254g Wt


Ctn Qty: 44

Summary:Whether sung around a campfire, in the classroom, or on a

family road trip, call and response songs, in which a leader

sings a phrase and a group sings back a reply, are an

engaging interactive experience for kids. Historically, the

songs in this collection were sung by workers in the field or

sailors on ships, helping to pass the time and keep theworkers in sync with one another. Kids today will love these

classic folk songs because the easy call-and-response style

takes no time to le...

Author Bio:John M. Feierabendis the founder of the Center for Musicand Movement in the Early Years and is chair of the music

education department of the Hartt School of Music. He is theauthor of the books in the First Steps in Music series. He lives

in West Hartford, Connecticut.


The Book of Echo SongsJohn M. Feierabend, Tim Caton

9781579992149

Pub Date: 9/1/03




Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts &

Humanities

7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.240 in T | 0.510 lbWt

178mm W | 254mm H | 6mm T | 231g Wt


Ctn Qty: 50

Summary:These traditional "echo songs" are built around a leader

singing a phrase and a group singing the same phrase back,

planting the seeds of musical sensitivity in young children.

With the songs in this collection, kids can indulge their

imitation tendencies and create joyful, irrepressible music at

the same time. These timeless tunes allow kids to learnquickly and start making music and having fun right away.

Author Bio:John M. Feierabendis the founder of the Center for Musicand Movement in the Early Years and is chair of the music

education department of the Hartt School of Music. He is the

author of the books in the First Steps in Music series. He livesin West Hartford, Connecticut.


The Book of Pitch Exploration : Can Your VoiceDo This?John M. Feierabend

9781579992651

Pub Date: 4/1/04


33 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts &

Humanities

7.000 in W | 10.000 in H | 0.200 in T | 0.260 lb

Wt

178mm W | 254mm H | 5mm T | 118g Wt


Summary:Explore the wonders of the human voice with the fun, magical

activities in The Book of Pitch Exploration! Whether it'swhooshing or shushing, hooting or booing, the human voice is

capable of creating all kinds of sounds. This book allows

children to discover these sounds through ideas, poems,stories, and songs that invite vocal participation from all

involved. Not only are these activities fun, they also make

excellent vocal warm-ups!



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Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles The Secret Mountain

Dream Songs Night Songs from Belgium toBrazilPatrick Lacoursiere, Sylvie Bourbonniere

9782923163321

Pub Date: 11/1/08



Hardback / Picture book

Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Music

8.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.590 lb Wt

203mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 268g Wt

Ctn Qty: 15

Summary:Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world are sung

in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime

story- in English, Spanish, and French-about an imaginary

journey to unknown lands. Performers Ba, Marco Calliari,

Hart-Rouge, Paul Kunigis, Penny Lang, Luc Lopez, Muna

Mingole, Zal Idrissa Sissokho, and Lynda Thalie share theirculture in offering lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies,

supported by a highly skilled group of musicians playing more

than 30 different ...

Author Bio:Patrick Lacoursireis a former actor, producer, and

journalist in Western Canada, and the author of the award-

winning collection Dream Songs Night Songs. He lives inMontreal, Quebec. Sylvie Bourbonnireis an illustratorwhose works have been featured in the Wall Street Journal,the Chicago Tribune, and Peoplemagazine. She has alsoillustrated several children's books, including Contes d'Afriqueand Tales from the Isle of Spice. She lives in Montreal,


Dream Songs Night Songs from China toSenegalPatrick Lacoursiere, Sylvie Bourbonniere

9782923163246

Pub Date: 10/1/06




Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Music

8.000 in W | 8.500 in H | 0.400 in T | 0.640 lb Wt

203mm W | 216mm H | 10mm T | 290g Wt

Ctn Qty: 14




journey to unknown lands. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Liu

Fang, Hart-Rouge, Connie Kaldor, Carlos Placeres, and Zal

Idrissa Sissokho share their culture in offering lovely, warmlead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly skilled group

of musicians playing more than 30 different instruments. The

earth-to...


journalist in Western Canada, and the author of the award-winning collection Dream Songs Night Songs. He lives inMontreal, Quebec. Sylvie Bourbonnireis an illustratorwhose works have been featured in the Wall Street Journal,the Chicago Tribune, and Peoplemagazine. She has alsoillustrated several children's books, including Contes d'Afriqueand Tales from the Isle of Spice. She lives in Montreal,


Dream Songs Night Songs from Mali toLouisianaPatrick Lacoursiere, Sylvie Bourbonniere

9782923163062

Pub Date: 6/1/06


36 pages / Includes Audio CD

Hardback / Picture bookJuvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Music


Ctn Qty: 15




journey to unknown lands. Performers Sylva Balassanian, Mary

Fujiwara Burke, Juan Jose Carranza, Hart-Rouge, H'sao, PaulKunigis, and Nathalie Picard share their culture in offering

lovely, warm lead vocals and harmonies, supported by a highly

skilled group of musicians playing more than 30 differentinstrument...


journalist in Western Canada, and the author of the award-

winning collection Dream Songs Night Songs. He lives inMontreal, Quebec. Sylvie Bourbonnireis an illustratorwhose works have been featured in the Wall Street Journal,the Chicago Tribune, and Peoplemagazine. She has alsoillustrated several children's books, including Contes d'Afriqueand Tales from the Isle of Spice. She lives in Montreal,



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W Is for Wapiti!: An Alphabet SongbookChristiane Duchesne, Paul Kunigis, Karen Young,

Gl...

9782923163833

Pub Date: 9/1/12




Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Alphabet

8.250 in W | 8.000 in H

210mm W | 203mm H

Ctn Qty: 25

Summary:

Learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with these 24 simply

worded songs that take children on a wild musical odyssey

through the letters A to Z. Zany, hilarious characters- from afriendly ghost who delivers fruit-filled flans on a bicycle and a

twisted turtle who feels a tad bare under her shell to John thePigeon, a four-legged bird who loves to tap to the beat-come

to life through expressive watercolor illustrations that

highlight each catchy lyric. The accompanying CD features a

f...

Author Bio:

Christiane Duchesneis the author of more than 60children's books, including Kiss for Peterand The Loonies

Arrive. She is a two-time winner of the Canadian GovernorGeneral's Literary Award and was a finalist for the Christian

Andersen Award of the International Board on Books forYoung People. She lives in Montreal. Paul Kunigisis a


Desert WorkoutClare Hibbert

9781909850101





Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Fitness

& Exercise

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H

Series: Sparklers: Body MovesTerritory:

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:The desert landscape ties into a selection of exciting

exercises: children are encouraged to slither like a snake,

tunnel like a gerbil, flit like a desert bat, and act out taking a

camel ride!

Author Bio: Clare Hibbertis a freelance writer and editorwho has written more than 100 books for children, including

LA Wonder Woman's Book of Myths, Meet the X-Men, andStar Wars: Jedi Heroes.


Polar WorkoutClare Hibbert

9781909850088





Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Fitness& Exercise

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H


Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:The polar landscape ties into a selection of exciting exercises:

children are encouraged to waddle like a penguin, tumble like

a polar bear cub, slide like a seal, and act out building an

igloo.

Author Bio: Clare Hibbertis a freelance writer and editorwho has written more than 100 books for children .



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Rainforest WorkoutClare Hibbert

9781909850095






& Exercise

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H


Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:The rainforest landscape ties into a selection of exciting

exercises: children are encouraged to balance like a monkey,

prowl like a tiger, march like an elephant, and grow like a tree.




Underwater WorkoutClare Hibbert

9781909850118






& Exercise

10.000 in W | 10.000 in H

254mm W | 254mm H


Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:The underwater landscape ties into a selection of exciting

exercises: children are encouraged to sway like seaweed,

move like a school of fish, and practice swimming moves and

star fish jumps.

Author Bio: Clare Hibbertis a freelance writer and editorwho has written more than 100 books on numerous subjectsfor children under 12.


Including the Special Needs Child : Activities toHelp All Students Grow and LearnGrace Bickert, Jean Signor, David Schimmell

9780865305687

Pub Date: 5/1/02

Grades K to 3$12.99/$13.99 Can.Discount Code: LON

96 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Education / Special Education / General

8.500 in W | 11.000 in H

216mm W | 279mm H

Ctn Qty: 0

Summary: As special needs children are more commonlybeing included and mainstreamed, student populations are

more diverse than ever. In such an environmentwhere the

educational needs of many different types of students need

to be metadapted lessons are a must. This book begins with

an introduction to the included classroom and proceeds tooffer adapted lessons in the following basic skills: Small Motor

Activities, Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Integration, Group

Activities, and Recipes for...



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Hablo Espanol : Creative Activities To TeachBasic SpanishLynn Brisson, Leslie Britt

9780865303119

Pub Date: 4/1/95

Grades K to 3



Education / Bilingual Education

8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.440 lb Wt

216mm W | 279mm H | 200g Wt

Ctn Qty: 64

Summary: The perfect way to teach basic Spanish-HabloEspanolprovides complete creative lessons with pronunciationcards and patterns for an individual activity book. Students

will learn and practice simple Spanish vocabulary as they

create individual activity books that include lessons on colors,

numbers, days of the week, months of the year, and more.

Simply copy the reproducible pages to add a creative,interactive dimension to a primary language program.


101 Things I Wasn't Taught in My EducationClasses : One Teacher's Light-hearted Look atthe Unexpected with Practical Warnings andSuggestionsJodie Fransen, Jill Norris, Kathleen Bullock

9780865305045

Pub Date: 11/1/08Grades K to 12


64 pages


Education / Classroom Management

7.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 0.300 lb Wt

178mm W | 229mm H | 136g Wt

Ctn Qty: 64

Summary: It is the first day of school and you face aroomful of new faces. Are you prepared? Author Jodie Fransen

says, "From the first fateful day in the classroom I have been

utterly amazed at all of the things I've experiences as part of

teaching that no onetold me about ahead of time!" Whetheryou are a new teacher or classroom veteran, 101 Things IWasn't Taught in My Education Classeswill give you practicalinsight into teaching. Her observations and suggestions for

avoiding pitfalls wi...

Spring 2014 Preschool Teacher Professional Titles Parenting Press

All My Feelings at Preschool : Nathan's DaySusan Conlin, Susan Levine Friedman, Kathryn M.

Sm...

9780943990613

Pub Date: 1/1/91

Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

32 pages

Hardback / Reinforced bindingJuvenile Fiction / School & Education


Ctn Qty: 0

Summary: Readers share four-year-old Nathans feelings andlearn to express their own feelings as they spend a day with

Nathan at preschool. Nathan experiences feeling capable,

mixed up, different, mad, concerned, and many other feelings.

Encourages children to recognize the feelings of others, as

well as their own.

Author Bio: Conlin is an elementary school teacher inAnchorage AK. Friedman is a mental health counselor in

Eugene OR.



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As me siento yoJanan Cain, Yanitzia Canetti

9781884734830

Pub Date: 1/1/09




Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Emotions &

Feelings

9.250 in W | 10.250 in H | 0.970 lb Wt

235mm W | 260mm H | 440g Wt

Ctn Qty: 30

Summary: Through illustrations, text, color, and font todescribe happy, disappointed, angry, jealous, and other

feelings that kids experience, this book uses words and

situations familiar to children to describe a wide variety of

emotions, some seldom attributed to kids. The language is

nonjudgmental, and free of bias and slang, and there are

whimsical characters that appeal to both boys and girls.

A travs de ilustraciones, texto, color y fuentes paradescribir la alegra, la desilusin, el e...

Author Bio:

Janan Cainis a freelance designer and illustrator. She is theauthor and illustrator of Roonie B. Moonie. She lives inChicago. Yanitzia Canettiis a Cuban author, translator, andeditor. She has translated books such as the Berenstain

Bears, Curious George, and several titles by Dr. Seuss. She

lives in Boston.


Feeling Elf Cards & GamesElizabeth Crary, Peaco Todd

9781884734809

Pub Date: 1/1/03

Ages 2 And Up, Grades P And Up


52 pages

Game

Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Issues / Emotions &

Feelings

2.750 in W | 4.250 in H

70mm W | 108mm H

Ctn Qty: 0

Summary: Full-color elves grin, grimace, groan and gesturethrough 20 emotions to help children learn how to identify and

express such different feelings as pride, anger, excitement

and disappointment. Each elf appears on two cards; one is

printed with the emotions name in three languages English,

Spanish and Japanese. The corresponding cards use only

elves, so the cards can be used in matching games like OldMaid and Go Fish. Designed for use in emotional literacy

lessons, in rehabilitation ...

Author Bio: Elizabeth Crary is the award-winning author ofmore than 40 childrens and child-guidance publications. She

has taught parenting education, with an emphasis on

problem-solving and skill-building methods, and establishedParenting Press in 1979. She lives in Seattle. Peaco Todd is

an illustrator, author, and cartoonist. She is the illustrator ofFamily Matters, Teaching Conflict Resolution with the Rainbow

Kids Program, Talk It Out, and The Ultimate Guide to

Transforming Anger.


The Secret of Toddler Sharing : Why Sharing IsHard and How to Make It EasierElizabeth Crary

9781936903085

Pub Date: 9/1/13



Family & Relationships / Life Stages / Infants &Toddlers/General

5.500 in W | 8.500 in H

140mm W | 216mm H

Series: A Parenting Press Qwik BookTerritory:

Ctn Qty: 100

Summary:

Offering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior,

this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids

to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficultysharing. It reviews children's temperament and development

and the roles they play in the willingness to share, while also

explaining how to handle the child who never complains about

giving up a possession. Relating personal experiences as real-

life examples of the teaching process, this parenting refere...

Author Bio:

Elizabeth Crary, MS, is the award-winning author of morethan 40 children's and child-guidance publications. She has

taught parenting education, with an emphasis on problem-

solving and skill-building methods, and established Parenting

Press in 1979. She lives in Seattle.



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The Way I ActSteve Metzger, Janan Cain

9781884734991

Pub Date: 1/1/11




Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Values

9.250 in W | 10.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt

235mm W | 260mm H | 454g Wt

Ctn Qty: 30

Summary: Picture book that introduces children to a widevariety of character traits, including some not usually

attributed to young children. Every element of each page

text, illustration, color and type facecontributes to the

situation being depicted. Author Steve Metzger's carefully

crafted text is sensitive and free of bias and slang. Together

with Janan Cain's sometimes zany characters, The Way I Actshows scenarios that kids can identify withpeering at bugs

with a magnifying glass, makin...

Author Bio: Steve Metzger taught preschool for severalyears, then worked at Scholastic, where he ran school book

clubs and created more than 60 childrens books. He lives in

New York City. Janan Cain is a freelance designer and

illustrator. She is the author and illustrator of Roonie B.Moonie. She lives in Chicago.


The Way I FeelJanan Cain

9781884734717

Pub Date: 1/1/00




Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Issues / Emotions &

Feelings

9.250 in W | 10.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt

235mm W | 260mm H | 454g Wt

Ctn Qty: 30

Summary: Inspired when Janan Cain couldn't find a picturebook to explain emotions to her young daughters, The Way I

Feel uses illustrations, text, color and type fontto describe

"happy," "disappointed," "angry," "jealous" and other feelings

that kids experience. Uses words and situations familiar to

children to describe a wide variety of emotions, some seldom

attributed to kids. The language is nonjudgmental, and free ofbias and slang. Whimsical characters that appeal to both boys

and girls....

Author Bio: Janan Cain is a freelance designer and il lustrator.She is the author and illustrator of Roonie B. Moonie. She lives

in Chicago.


The Biting Solution: The Expert's No-BitingGuide for Parents, Caregivers, and EarlyChildhood EducatorsLisa Poelle

9781936903078

Pub Date: 1/1/13$13.95/$15.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

128 pages

Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

7.000 in W | 9.000 in H

178mm W | 229mm H

Ctn Qty: 0

Summary: Biting is probably the most aggressive toddlerbehavior that parents and child care providers have to

handle. Often, the first bite is a complete surprise: a loving,

mild-mannered child takes a chompand then won t stop! The

only new how-to book on stopping the problem, and the only

book oriented to adults, The Biting Solution offersrecommendations for prevention, immediate intervention and

long-term solutions.

Author Bio: Lisa Poelle, MA, teaches at City University ofNew Yorks School of Professional Studies and consults toparents, teachers, caregivers, and early childhood programs.

She lives in New York City.


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