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These announcements are about new books and magazines for all children of all ages. The most recent announcements are listed first. For a complete list of the new product announcements here at KidSource, including a "what's new" list, visit the New Products area main page.
Dazzle the Dinosaur (book review)
A young dinosaur with unique glittering spines bravely decides to help his family and friends. He leaves to find the feared Dragonsaurus who had driven the dinosaur herd from their cave. This is a well-done story with beautiful illustrations.
Rainbow Fish learns to make friends by sharing his prized shimmering scales with others. Use this charming story to talk with your child about the dangers of pride and of the importance of sharing.
Rainbow Fish To The Rescue (book review)
In this story, the Rainbow Fish learns the importance of doing what you believe in, regardless of the opinions of your peers. This is a good story to begin to discuss the problems of peer pressure with your child and the importance of being sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, especially those who are different.
The Black Stallion (book review)
This is more than a classic tale of the love between a boy and his magnificent horse. While it's an adventure story, it's also the story of a boy who is loving, devoted, hard-working and respectful. He faces challenges that would daunt almost anyone, and he never gives up. Today, when so many of our children's role models have fighting and battling as a key element, this classic book is a refreshing change.
Sam and the Firefly (book review)
This is a fun story to read to toddlers and preschoolers and it's a great book for early readers. It's the story of a naughty firefly and his owl friend. The firefly realizes that he can write words in the sky that can cause trouble and for a while he thoroughly enjoys doing so, much to the chagrin of his friend. This is a good story to help teach a young child right from wrong. The rhymes are cute and the illustrations very nice.
Understanding Childhood Obesity (Book) by J. Clinton Smith
Childhood obesity is a growing health concern for parents and health care professionals. Why and how do children become obese, what can we do to prevent obesity and how can we help obese children are some of the questions that are answered in this book.
Never Talk to Strangers (Book) by Irma Joyce
This is a very good book to begin introducing the topic of 'stranger safety' to your young children. It's appropriately silly at times and will not scare a young child. But every set of pages has a clear message for what children should and shouldn't do.
Child Safe - A Practical Guide to Preventing Childhood Injuries (Book)
This up-to-date and very practical safety book is must-have for families. It is divided into age-specific sections that clearly show parents what they need to know and do to protect their children. It points out common, but often unknown hazards. The author speaks from extensive experience and the book is filled with examples and statistics to illustrate key points.
Our Last Best Shot: Guiding Our Children Through Early Adolescence (Book)
This is a wonderful guide to help parents who are trying to help young children navigate early adolescence and chose a path that will lead to healthy, responsible adulthood.
The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need toKnow)
This book can help any girl between the ages of 8 and 14 understand the changes associated with puberty that her body is going through, feel proud about those changes, and to find answers to questions she might have about menstruation. This practical, easy to read, and well-illustrated book is a must have for families of preteens and libraries.
No More Diapers (Book) by Bonnie F. Wind
We bought this book when our older son was learning how to use the potty. It certainly increased his interest in potty training. Now that our second child is ready, I've just ordered a second book so we can have it personalized for him too!
Toilet Training Without Tears (Book) by Schaefer, Digeronimo andAlexander
This book provides several different approaches to toilet training one's child and is especially helpful for the parents of a child who is delayed in toilet training.
Why Are Books Such as Everyone Poops Bestsellers?
All the books focus on various aspects of the human body and human body by-products, and they are written for preschool children. Some hope that openly talking about and acknowledging these by-products may make them less of a source of embarrassment or giggles once kids enter school. Parents report using Everyone Poops when they are helping their child make the transition from diapers to using the toilet.
Phil Hendrix got the idea for Camp Journal™ during a frustrating ride home after his daughter's first two-week stay at summer camp. Hendrix wanted to hear all about it, but her memories were a blur. "She was exhausted and fell asleep in the car within half an hour," he recalled. He came up with the 64-page fill-in-the-blank Camp Journal, which makes it easy for campers to record favorite activities, track the weather, and recall foods, friends, and great stories.
American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition
The real challenge for parents is not simply being aware of the right foods to feed their children, it's getting the children to eat those foods. "The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition: Making Peace at the Table and Building Healthy Eating Habits for Life," is an essential resource that gives parents all the information and strategies they need to take care of the dietary requirements of children, from birth through adolescence.
I Want It My Way! Problem-Solving Techniques with Children Two to Eight
An excerpt from I Want It My Way! by Sue Dinwiddie, a book containing problem-solving techniques with children two to eight. It teachs problem-solving skills from a skilled facilitator with young children. This book contains effective strategies to deal successfully with about children's quarrels, group problems, adult-child problems, and conflicts of developmentally young children. It also has over 15 real-life episodes from child care professionals to help you hone your skills.
The American Heritage Children's Dictionary
The American Heritage Children's Dictionary has been completely revised to reflect the changes in the English language that are most relevant to today's kids.
Free Information Resource Helps Grandparents
Should you have questions or concerns about this new role of grandparenting, the MetLife Consumer Education Center has developed "Becoming a Grandparent," an educational brochure designed to refresh your memory about the basics of child rearing, and help you understand some of the difficulties you may encounter.
A healthcare reminder - the Food and Drug Administration licensed a new vaccine, Varivax (varicella virus vaccine live). Commonly known as the chickenpox vaccine, it will prevent the typical cases of itchy, uncomfortable, week-long rashes and mild fevers, and the rarer cases of serious illness caused by the virus.
Why Are Books Such as Everyone Poops Bestsellers?
All the books focus on various aspects of the human body and human body by-products, and they are written for preschool children. Some hope that openly talking about and acknowledging these by-products may make them less of a source of embarrassment or giggles once kids enter school. Parents report using <i>Everyone Poops</i> when they are helping their child make the transition from diapers to using the toilet.
'HI, HO, HI, HO, It's Off to School They Go!'
In an effort to help caregivers prepare their children for this often difficult event, the MetLife Consumer Education Center, in conjunction with nationally recognized authorities, has developed a series of free brochures that includes "Your Child's First Day At School," "Your Child and Organized Sports," "Helping Your Child Understand Money."
'OH, BABY!' Free Guides Help Parents Prepare
In an effort to help consumers better understand and manage the various aspects involved with having a baby, the MetLife Consumer Education Center has created a series of three free brochures designed to help answer many of the "How Tos", "What Ifs?", and "Now Whats?" that often accompany first-time parents.
New Brochure Helps Parents Protect Children
Alerting children about dangerous situations continues to be an imperative and challenging part of parenting. That's why the MetLife Consumer Education Center has developed "Protecting Your Child." Written in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "Protecting Your Child" explains how parents can teach children to be wary of certain kinds of situations or behaviors without scaring them.
New Magazine Helps Kids Excel in Math, Science and Technology
Studies have shown that math and science remain among the most difficult subjects for students. SciTech Magazine offers just the type of assistance students so sorely need. The quarterly contains articles dealing with everything from the physics of space travel to the life of the transplant surgeon, revealing in each how science is an integral part of our everyday world.
Surviving High School - Tips for Teens and Their Parents
School Psychologist Michael Riera not only managed to survive high school, but has come back daily ever since earning his Ph.D. to help students unravel those pivotal four years. His new book, "Surviving High School," helps teens grapple with issues of sex, alcohol, drugs, violence, race, and gender with the confidence of someone who's lived to tell.
Kids Belong on the Net, They Just Need a Guide
Osborne/McGraw-Hill and author Jean Armour Polly have teamed up again to prove that the Internet is not the enemy and that it can be safely explored with "The Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages, Second Edition" (June 1997, $19.99), an updated and expanded version of the original and best-selling "Internet Kids Yellow Pages."
Urge Parents to Become Reformers of Their Own Schools
To improve their children's schools, parents must become activists at their local school and district, says former New Jersey Education Commissioner Saul Cooperman, a nationally recognized education leader. Cooperman believes that too many school policies are preserved only because "We've always done it that way." Too many school administrators use little-recognized techniques to deflect criticism, avoid responsibility and maintain the status quo, he says in his new book: "How Schools Really Work" ($17.95 in stores, or call 800-815-2280).
Stay-at-Home Dad Book Wins Kudos
Just in time for Father's Day, Diary of a Mad Househusband, the book that gives a valiant, yet funny, voice to America's estimated half-million stay-at-home dads, is gathering honors. "When you're a caregiving dad," says the book's author, Joseph Oberle, "life is a constant juggling act between keeping the kids happy and keeping the testosterone flowing. It's nice to be known for something besides my clean floors."
