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I brake for meltdowns : how to handle the most exasperating behavior of your 2-to-5-year-old / by Nicholasen, Michelle.(CARDINAL)490232; O'Neal, Barbara.(CARDINAL)490233;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-309) and index.Meltdowns, tantrums and screaming fits -- Social graces, the lack thereof -- In search of sleep -- Eating your heart out -- The trials of potty training -- Fighting -- Getting really, really angry -- Manipulators and clever cons -- Travel survival -- Health and hygiene -- Particularly annoying refusals -- Miscellaneous bugaboos -- Ongoing adventures.A helpful handbook for parents of toddlers offers hard-won wisdom, informational sidebars, and practical, step-by-step advice on how to handle a variety of problem behaviors.
Subjects: Parenting.; Preschool children.; Discipline of children.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Emerald and the sea sprites / by Muncaster, Harriet,author.(CARDINAL)401182; Love, Mike(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)429307;
Second in the series about Isadora Moon's mermaid friend Emerald, the most rebellious princess under the sea! When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behavior. But they're about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules--it's also about following your heart. Beautifully illustrated in two color, this is a charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for readers who are looking for a mermaid story with a splash of wildness and wonder.
Subjects: Children's stories.; Fantasy fiction.; Mermaids; Princesses; Stepsisters; Obedience; Conduct of life; JUVENILE FICTION / Mermaids.; JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty.; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic.; Fiction 5+.; General.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Searching for Christmas / by Gardner, Holly Ann,author,lyricist.; Gillette, Blake,composer,lyricist.; Wheeler, Wes,illustrator.; Container of (work):Gillette, Blake.Searching for Christmas.;
Music by Blake Gillette; lyrics by Holly Gardener and Blake Gillette."Denali the Christmas cardinal's search for her holiday spirit takes her across the wintery forest where she meets Santa Claus, a talkative old fox, and a family of snowy white bunnies. Join Denali on her journey as she discovers that the true meaning of Christmas can be found in the love of the Savior and the joy that comes from serving others"--Back cover.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Fiction.; Cardinals (Birds); Helping behavior;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gorilla infants in the wild / by Brandle, Marie,1989-author.;
"In Gorilla Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby gorillas as they grow up in the rain forest in Africa. Follow along as gorilla infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to gorilla infants' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a gorilla infant's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gorilla infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gorilla Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Gorilla Infants in the Wild is part of Jump!'s Baby Animals in the Wild! series."Ages 4 to 7.300300LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Gorilla;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Tiger cubs in the wild / by Brandle, Marie,1989-author.;
"In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Tiger Cubs in the Wild is part of Jump!'s Baby Animals in the Wild! series"--Ages 5-8220220LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Readers (Publications); Tiger cubs; Tiger;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Calm mama, happy baby : the simple, intuitive way to tame tears, improve sleep, and help your family thrive / by O'Neill, Derek,1964-(CARDINAL)428928; Waldburger, Jennifer.(CARDINAL)483270;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index.Little bright lights -- The invisible umbilical -- Connecting to calm -- In search of mother instinct -- Negative mama mantra no. 1: I'm doing it wrong -- Negative mama mantra no. 2: You're doing it wrong -- Negative mama mantra no. 3: Things went wrong in the past or will go wrong in the future -- Stay calm and carry on questions and answers -- Appendix A: Calm and happy feeding and sleep -- Appendix B: color and music -- Appendix C: Caring papa happy mama.Offers mothers of infants and young children practical tools for reducing stress and intuitively understanding their child's needs, drawing on research to show how a parent's stress directly affects a child's health, behavior, and mood.
Subjects: Comforting of infants.; Infants; Infant psychology.; Motherhood.; Parenting.; Motherhood.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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A perfect spot / by Simler, Isabelle,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)357016; Lal, Vineet,translator.(CARDINAL)814457;
A ladybug searches for the perfect spot to lay her eggs where her children will be safe when the emerge from their eggs, and have plenty to eat.Ages 5-9.500L
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Insects; Insects; Ladybugs; Ladybugs;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Bewilderment [large print] : a novel / by Powers, Richard,1957-author.;
"The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment to bolster Robin's emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother's brain...With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son's ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers's most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?"--
Subjects: Novels.; Large print books.; Fathers and sons; Exobiology; Behavior disorders in children; Mothers; Neurofeedback; Mothers.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Raccoon cubs in the wild / by Chanez, Katie,author.(CARDINAL)814404;
"In Raccoon Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby raccoons as they grow up and leave their den. Follow along as raccoon cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as theyare introduced to raccoon cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a raccoon cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about raccoon cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Raccoon Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Raccoon Cubs in the Wild is part of Jump!'s Baby Animals in the Wild! series"--Ages 5-8
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hippopotamus calves in the wild / by Brandle, Marie,1989-author.;
"In Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby hippopotamuses as they grow up in Africa. Follow along as hippo calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to hippo calves' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a hippo calf's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about hippo calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild is part of Jump!'s Baby Animals in the Wild! series"Ages 5-8.320320LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Hippopotamus;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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