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  • Toy Tipsby Marianne M. Szymanski; Ellen Neuborne

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 9.95

    This entertaining and informative book--written by Marianne Szymanski, child development and toy expert, and Ellen Neuborne, an award-winning business journalist--is an essential and authoritative guide to toys and play. Based on thirteen years of independent consumer-focused research, Toy Tips offers invaluable advice and practical information about selecting appropriate toys and answers questions such as Why do kids play with toys? What is the true role of toys? Which toys are good and which aren’t? How do toys figure into normal, healthy child development? “Invaluable and specific guidance about how the right toys can help your kids learn, develop, build skills, and have some fun.” --Michele Borba, consultant, educator,... more...

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Gamesby Lawrence E. Ph.D. Shapiro; Jennifer Lawler

    Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 12.99

    Play that stimulates young minds. Play is the language that babies know best. Here, readers will find over 300 games to play with infants from one week to eighteen months old. Divided into games that stimulate cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, this book will delight parents and babies as it helps foster mental and physical growth. * Written by an internationally recognized authority on brain games for babies * No other book on infant play has as many games or is as effective in linking games with their mental and physical health benefits * Focused on helping parents teach their babies how to learn, rather than pushing them beyond their developmental level more...

  • Everyone Wins!by Josette Luvmour; Sambhava Luvmour

    New Society Publishers 2007; US$ 11.95

    This new edition of the best-selling Parent Choice Award-winner Everyone Wins! collects more than 150 cooperative games and activities for enhancing conflict resolution and communication skills and building self-esteem. Encouraging collaboration over competition, activities such as "Spaghetti," "Rope Raising," and "Gyrating Reptile" foster team-building and positive group dynamics. With minimum effort and maximum fun, children (and adults) learn to recognize and appreciate each other's special abilities and take pride in their own. more...

  • 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twosby Jackie Silberg

    Gryphon House 2000; US$ 14.95

    A young child's brain grows at a phenomenal rate in the first years of life, opening a window of opportunity for learning that occurs only once in a lifetime. 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos is a fun-filled collection of ways to lay the groundwork for your child's future. It is packed with everyday opportunities to contribute to brain development during the critical period from 12-36 months. Each game is accompanied by information on related brain research and a description of how the activity promotes brain power in your child. The simple games in this book strengthen brain connections needed for language, movement, bonding, and more. Create the structure needed to support future learning while having fun! more...

  • Games to Play with Babiesby Jackie Silberg

    Gryphon House 2001; US$ 14.95

    Over 240 fun-filled games include lots of hugs and kisses to help babies bond with their caregivers and parents as they develop necessary skills. Babies experience the interaction and nurturing they need for healthy self-esteem. This book encourages the development of happy, trusting babies who will become happy, trusting toddlers. If there's a baby in your child care center or in your family, you won't want to miss these wonderful games. more...

  • The Vacation Activity Bookby Jane Bull

    Dorling Kindersley 2007; US$ 12.99

    Are we there yet? Kids can say goodbye to boredom with the latest from the incredible craft maven Jane Bull. This collection of activities will make every vacation a blast! Encourages children to use their imaginations wherever they are Features simple projects and step-by-step instructions The perfect way to keep children busy before, during and after the vacationJane Bull has written many children?s books and was one of the original designers of the DK Eyewitness series. Bull?s other creations for DK include, The Rainy Day Activity Book, The Outdoor Activity Book, The Halloween Book, The Baking Book, and The Magic Book. more...

  • Toys and American Cultureby Sharon M. Scott

    ABC-CLIO 2009; US$ 85.00

    From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nationÕs toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents AmericaÕs shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nationÕs favorite playthings. ||Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of AmericaÕs most influential toys, the book contains... more...

  • Stacking the Deckby Bryan Berg; Thomas O'Donnell

    Simon & Schuster 2009; US$ 11.99

    Written by the holder of several Guinness World Records for cardstacking, this is the first complete, fully illustrated guide to the art of building mind-boggling, multilevel structures with ordinary playing cards. In Stacking the Deck, Bryan Berg reveals the secret to successful cardstacking with his simple four-card-cell structure and expanded grid techniques. Using illustrations and step-by-step instructions, he guides readers on to more elaborate -- and incredibly strong -- creations. He covers a wide range of architectural styles, from classic to whimsical, and various types of structures, including pyramids, shrines, stadiums, churches, an oil derrick, and even the Empire State Building. Since first setting the height record in... more...

  • Adventurous Book of Outdoor Gamesby Scott Strother

    Sourcebooks, Inc. 2009; US$ 12.99

    The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games provides clear instructions for each game along with tips on how to maximize fun and exercise while playing the games. more...

  • 365 Games Smart Babies Playby Sheila Ellison; Susan Ferdinandi

    Sourcebooks, Inc. 2005; US$ 9.99

    Create special moments from birth to age two. more...