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      Welcome to our books section. We arranged this section by topic and provided the age level of each book. Use the following books to learn parenting skills and coping tips. The children’s books teach values and life lessons as they delight your child.

      Books can answer parents’ questions and suggest solutions to the daily problems all families face. Stories help children face new challenges. They also help adults learn how children think and feel. As your children grow and learn, books will prepare you to be their most important teacher.

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    Adolescence
    Adoption
    Anger
    Anxiety
    Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
    Babies
    Bedtime Stories
    Bedwetting
    Deafness
    Death
    Death (older children)
    Disabilities
    Divorce
    Doctor Visits
    Fear
    Friends
    Hate
    Hospitalization
    Interactive Books
    Jealousy
    Moving
    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    Pain
    Parenting
    Perseverance
    Pop Up Books
    Premature Infants
    School
    Self Esteem
    Separation
    Shyness
    SIDS
    Sign Language
    Stress
    Toilet Training
    Young Readers

    ADHD

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity/ Hyperactivity/ADHD - Learn about dealing with the frustration of ADHD.
    • Carpenter, Phyllis. Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My ADD Journal. Magination Press, 2000. Understand ADD from a child's point of view. Ages 5 -10.
    • Goldstein, Dr. Sam. Why Won't My Child Pay Attention?. For Parents/Adults.
    • Gordon, Ph.D., Michael. ADHD/Hyperactivity: A Consumer's Guide for Parants and Teachers.
    • Greenburg, Dr. Gregory S. and Horn, Wade F. Attention Deficit Disorder: Questions and Answers for Parents.
    • Ingersoll, Barbara and Goldstein, Dr. Sam. Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Realities, Myths and Controversial Treatments.
    • Ingersoll, Barbara. Your Hyperactive Child: A Parent's Guide to Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. For Parents/Adults.
    • Nadeau, Kathleen G. Learning to Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD. Magination Press, 3rd Editon 2004. Ages 9-12.
    • Quinn, Patricia O. M.D. Putting on the brakes. Magination Press, NY, Revised Ed. 2001. Young people's guide to understanding ADHD. Nonfiction. Ages 8 - 13.

    Adolescence

    Adolescence - A child's transition from childhood to teenager involves many emotional as well as physical changes. Parents and teens often need help to cope. 
    • Cline, M.D., Foster and Fay, Jim. Parenting Teens with Love and Logic – Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood. NavPress Publishing, 2006, updated. For Parents/Adults
    • Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Teens. Fireside. 1998. For Teens.
    • Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Simon and Schuster Ltd. 1999. For Parents/Adults
    • Giannetti, Charlene, C. and Sagarese, Margaret. The Roller Coaster Years - A Comprehensive Guide for Parents of 10 - 15 Year-Olds. Broadway, 1997. For Parents/Adults
    • Hersch, Patricia. A Tribe Apart - A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescents. Ballintine Books, 1999. For Parents/Adults
    • Pipher, Ph.D., Mary. Reviving Ophelia – Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. Riverhead Trade 2005. For Parents/Adults
    • Wiseman, Rosalind. Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence. Three Rivers Press, 2003. Parents/ Adults.
    • Wooding, Dr. G. Scott. Hear Me Hug Me Trust Me - Parenting Today's Teenager Effectively. For Parents/Adults.

    Adoption

    Adoption - Adoption is wonderful. These books can help adults and children cope with the emotions and feelings surrounding the adoption process. 
    • Brodzinsky, Anne Braff. The Mulberry Bird. Perspectives Press, 1996. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Curtis, Jamie Lee. Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born. Harper Collins, 2000. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Gillespie, Natalie. Successful Adoption. Parents/Adults.
    • Kasza, Keilko. A Mother for Choco. Putnam Juvenile, 1996. Ages 4 - 8.

    Anger

    Anger - Understand angry feelings and find ways to cope with anger.
    • Agassi, Martine. Hands Are Not For Hitting. Free Spirit Pub., c 2000. Gives Children and alternative to hitting. Ages 4-7.
    • Bang, Molly. When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really, Angry... Scholastic Trade, NY, c 1999. Ages 4 - 10.
    • Carle, Eric. The Grouchy Lady Bug. Harper Trophy, 1996. This ladybug learns that it is not good to pick fights. Ages 4-9.
    • Crary, Elizabeth. I'm Furious. Parenting Press, Inc., c 1996. Matt is angry at his brother for ruining his favorite baseball card. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Ditta-Donahue, Gina. Josh's Smiley Faces: A Story About Anger. Magionation Press, 2003. A story about a boy who learns hot to control his anger. Ages- Preschool.
    • Everitt, Betsy. Mean Soup. Voyager Books, 1995. Horace feels really mean until he helps his mother make Mean Soup. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Huebner, Dawn. What To Do When Your Anger Flares: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger. What to do guides for kids.) Magination Press 2007. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Krensy, Stephen & Brown, Marc Tolon. Arthur and the Big Blow-Up. Little Brown & Co., c 2000. Discusses friendship and teamwork on the soccer field. Ages- 6 - 9.
    • Mayer, Mercer. I Was So Mad. Golden Books, 2000. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Moser, Adolph. Don't Rant and Rave on Wednesdays! Landmark Editions, Inc., Kansas City, MO, c 1994. A children's anger control book. Can be obtained from ChildsWorkChildsPlay. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Sendak, Maurice. Where The Wild Things Are. Harper Collins, 2003. Ages 5- 9.
    • Stasuyk, Max. Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. Litebooks.net LLC, 2008. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Verdick, Elizabeth. Words Are Not For Hurting. Free Spirit Pub., 2004. Young children are reminded they should choose words that are helpful and not hurtful. Ages Preschool -7.
    • Verdick, Elizabeth. Take the Grrrr out of Anger. Free Spirit Pub., 2002 Ages 9 - 12
    • Viorst, Judith. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Aladdin, 1987. Ages 5- 10.
    • Whitehouse, Elaine. A Volcano In My Tummy: Helping Children To Handle Anger. New Society Publishers, 1998. Children and Adults.

    Anxiety

    Anxiety (Fear) - A child's anxiety makes parents sad and frustrated. Use these books to help calm your child's fears.
    • Boucha, Becky. Kayla Nicole Goes To School: Kayla Nicole Series. AuthorSolutions, 2009. Age 5.
    • Brazelton, M.D., T. Berry. Going to the Doctor. Da Capo Press, 1996. Baby-Preschool.
    • Civardi, Anne. Starting School. Usborne House, 1995.
    • Mayer, Mercer. Just Going to the Dentist. Random House Books, 2001. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Huebner, Dawn. What To Do When You Dread Your Bed. A Kids Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep. Magination Press, 2008. Kids 9 - 12.
    • Lite, Lore. A Boy and A Bear. Specialty Press 1996. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Stasuyk, Max. Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. Litebooks.net LLC, 2008. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Steig, William. Brave Irene. Garrar, Straus, Giroux, 1986. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Wiesner, David. Hurricane. Sandpiper, 2008. Ages 4 - 8. Read Along Book and CD. Wells, Rosemary. Timothy Goes to School. Puffin, 2000. Ages 4 - 8.

    Babies

    Get your family off to a good start. Help your child prepare for a new baby brother or sister. These books will also help you nurture and raise healthy, happy children.
    • Civardi, Anne. The New Baby. Usborne Publishing Ltd., c 2005. Baby - Preschool.
    • Cole, Joanna. I'm a Big Brother. Morrow Junior Books, c 1997. A child eagerly welcomes home his new baby brother. Ages 2-5.
    • Cole, Joanna. I'm a Big Sister. Morrow Junior Books, c 1997. A child eagerly welcomes home his new baby brother. Ages 2-5.
    • Cole, Joanna. The New Baby At Your House. Morrow Junior Books. c 1999. Ages 3 - 7.
    • Heiligman, Deborah. Babies. National Geographic, Washington, D.C. 2002. Describes how babies look, and change as they grow. Ages 6 - 10.
    • McCormick, Wendy. The Night You Were Born. Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., c 2000. A young boy's aunt talks bout the night he was born. Ages 3 - 7.
    • Rockwell, Lizzy. Hello Baby. Dragonfly, 2000. Baby sister. Ages 2- 4.
    • Rogers, Fred. The New Baby. EconoClad Books, c 1999. Explains the changes the baby can cause in the life of a sibling.
    • Brazelton,T. Berry, M.D. Touchpoints- Birth to 3. For Parents/Adults
    • Eisenberg, Murkojj, and Hathaway. What to Expect the First Year. For Parents/Adults
    • La Leche League International. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. For Parents/Adults
    • Kyle D. Pruett, M.D. Fatherneed - Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child. For Parents/Adults
    • Kyle D. Pruett, M.D. The Nurturing Father. For Parents/Adults
    • Shelov, Steven P. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. Bantom, 5th Edition 10/2009. For Parents/Adults. 

    Bedtime Stories

    Bedtime Stories - Make reading these and other stories a nightly routine. These soothing tales are perfect for parent and child together time. 
    • Boone Debbie. Bedtime Huge for Little Ones. Word Publishing, 1988. A collection of warm, charming bedtime stories. Age 3 -8.
    • Brown, Margaret Wise. Goodnight Moon. Harper Collins, 1991. A small rabbit says goodnight to everything in his room. Ages 2 -5.
    • Dunbar, Joyce. Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep. Harcourt Brace, c 1998. Ages 4 -8.
    • Fox, Mem. Time For Bed. Harcourt Brace & Co., Orlando. FL, c 1997. Ages 2 -6.
    • McBratney, Sam. Guess how Much I Love You. Candlewick Press, MA, c 1996.Ages infant-5.
    • McMullan, Kate. If You Were My Bunny Board Book. Cartwheel Books, c 1998. Aegs 2-6. Melmed, Laura Krauss. I Love You As Much As?. Harper Trophy - Reprint Ed. 2005. A variety of mothers tell their children how much they love them. Ages 2-5.
    • Nakamura, Katherine Riley. Song of Night: It's Time to go to Bed. The Blue Sky Press, 2002. Ages 2-6.
    • Yolen, Jane. How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Blue Sky Press, c 2000. Ages 4-8.

    Bedwetting

    Bedwetting - These books help kids and parents cope with the frustration of bedwetting.
    • Boelts, Maribeth. Dry Days, Wet Nights (a Concept Book) Albert Whitman & Co., 1996. A tale about a bunny who wants to stay dry all night. Ages 2- 4.
    • Mack, Alison. Dry All Night: The Picture Book Technique That Stops Bedwetting. Little Brown & Co., 1990 Part one had tips for parents. Part two is a picture book for the child. Ages 6 - 11.

    Deafness

    Deafness/Hearing Impaired (also see Sign Language) - Learn about and find ways to cope with deafness. 
    • Heelan, Jamee Riggio. Can You Hear a Rainbow?: The Story of a deaf Boy named Chris. Peachtree Pub., 2002. Explains sign language, hearing aids, lip reading and other visual clues. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Lakin, Patricia. Dad and me in the morning. Concept Books, c 1994. A deaf child and his father share a special time. Ages 4 -7.
    • Millman, Isaac. Moses Goes to School. Farrar, Frances Foster Books, 2000. A story about the first day of school at a public school of the deaf. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Peterson, Janne Whitehouse. I Have A Sister, My Sister Is Deaf. EconoClad Books, c 1999. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Sawyer, David R. Hear Bear Discovers a World of Sound. Siemens Hearing Instruments Piscataway, NJ, c 2007. Ages 3 - 6.

    Death

    Death - Read these books together with your young child who is dealing with death and dying. 
    • Bahr, Mary. If Nathan Were Here. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2002. Ages 5 - 10.
    • Boelts, Maribeth. Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven: A Book About Grief. ZonderKitz, 2004. Ages 4- 8.
    • Brown, Laurie Krasny. When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death. Little Brown & Co., c 1998.Ages 5 -8.
    • Gontaine, Anne. Ocho Loved Flowers. Stoneleigh Press, 2007. Ages 4 - 9.
    • Greene, Alesia. Sunflowers and Rainbows for Tia: Saying Goodbye to Daddy.Centering Corp., 1999. Ages 5 -9.
    • Greenlee, Sharon. When Someone Dies. Peachtree Pub., Ltd., Atlanta, GA, 1992. Ages 4 - 9.
    • Harris, Robie H. Goodbye Mousie. Margaret McElderry. 2001. Ages 3 - 8.
    • Heegard, Marge. When Someone Has A Very Serious Illness. Woodland Press, Mpls, MN.c 1992. Ages 5 -12.
    • Heegard, Marge. When Something Terrible Happens: Children can Learn to Cope With Grief. Woodland Press, Mpls, MN.c 1992. Ages 5 -12.
    • Hemery, Kathleen Maresh. The Brightest Star. Entering Corp., c 1998. Ages 4 -9.
    • Hesse, Karen. Poppy's Chair. Scholastic Trade, c 2000. Ages 5 -10.
    • Johnston, Tony. That Summer. Harcourt, 2002. Ages 4 - 8.
    • London, Jonathan. Liplap's Wish. Bt Bound, reprint 2001. Ages 4 - 9.
    • Miles, Miska. Annie and the Old One. Bt Bound, 1999. Ages 6 -10.
    • Mills, Joyce C. Ph.D. Gentle Willow. Magination Press, NY, 1993. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Mills, Lauren. The Rag Coat. Little, Brown and Co., NY, 1993. Ages 6- 10.
    • Nystorm, Carolyn. Will I Live Forever? Candle Books, 2006. Ages 5 - 8.
    • Old, Wendie C. Stacy Had A Little Sister. A. Shitman, Morton Grove, IL, c 1995. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Portnoy, Mindy Avra. Where Do people Go When They Die? Kar-Ben Pub., 2004. Ages 3 - 8.
    • Prestine, Joan Singleton. Someone Special Died. Fearon Teach Aids, 2001. Ages 3- 7.
    • Raschka, Chris. The Purple Balloon. Schwartz & Wade Books, NY, c 2007. All Ages.
    • Rock, Louis. When Good-bye Is Forever. Good Books, 2004. Ages 4 - 6.
    • Rothman, Juliet. A Birthday Present for Daniel. Prometheus Books, 2001. Ages 7- 12.
    • Rudner, Barry. Will I Still Have to Make My Bed In The Morning? Tiny Thought Press, Louisville, Kentucky, c 1993. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Schlitt, Ra Ra Sartwell. Robert Nathaniel's Tree. Light Bearer Pub. C 1993. Ages 5- 10.
    • Simon, Jack. This Book Is For All Kids, But Especially My Sister Libby: Libby Died. Andrews McMeel Pub., 2002. Ages 4 - 10.
    • Simon, Norma. The Saddest Time. Albert Whitman & Co., 1992. Ages 5 - 10.
    • Tangvald, Christine Harder. Someone I love Died (Please Help Me, God). Chariot Victor Pub., 1988. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Thomas, Jane Resch. Saying Goodbye to Grandma. EconoClad Books, 1999. Ages 6 - 9.
    • Thomas, Pat. I Miss You: A first look at Death. Barrons Juveniles, 2001. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Varley, Susan. Badger's Parting Gifts. Lothrop, Mulberry Books, reprint edition, 1992. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Vigna, Judith. Saying Goodbye to Daddy. Mulberry Books, reprinted 1992. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Weigelt, Udo. Bear's Last Journey. North-South Books, NY, 2003. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Wesson, Vann. Painting Sunsets With The Angels. Orion Media, CA, c 1997. Ages 5- 9.
    • Wild, Margaret. Old Pig. Puffin, Reprint Ed. 1999. Ages 5 - 10.

    Death (older children)

    Death for older children - Provide these books for older children who are dealing with death and dying.
    • Blume, Judy. Tiger Eyes. Laurel Leaf, 1982. Ages 12 and up.
    • Giddens, Sandra. Coping with Grieving and loss. Rosen Pub. Group, c 2000. Ages 12 and up.
    • Gootman, Marilyn E. When a friend dies: A book for Teens about Grieving and Healing. Free spirit, Minneapolis, MN, c 2005.
    • Grollman, Earl A. Straight Talk About Death For Teenagers: How to Cope With Losing Someone You Love. Beacon Press, Boston, MA. 1993.
    • Lowry, Lois. A Summer to Die. Laurel Leaf, 1984. Meg Learns to cope with her sister's illness and eventual death from leukemia. Ages 12 and up.
    • Park, Barbara. Mick Harte was Here. Bt Bound, 1999. Thirteen year old Phoebe talks about her brother Mick and his death. Ages 8-12.
    • Paterson, Katherine. Bridge to Terabithia. Harper Trophy, reissue 2004. A young boy deals with the accidental death of a close friend. Ages 9 and up.
    • Richmond, Marianne. The Gift of a Memory. Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc., 2001. Ages 9 up.
    • Romain, Trevor. What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies? Free Spirit Pub., c 1999. Ages 9-13.
    • Ruiz, Ruth Ann. Coping with the death of a brother or Sister. Rosen, 2001. Well written. Ages 10-17.
    • Rylant, Cynthia. Missing May. Yearling Books, 1993. Ages 12 up.
    • Stickney, Doris. Waterbugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children? Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, OH, 2004. Ages 10 up.
    • Traisman, Enid Samuel. Fire In My Heart, Ice In My Veins. Centering Corp., c 1992. A journal for teenagers experiencing loss. Ages 12 up.

    Disabilities

    Disabilities - These books, ages 3 through teens, help kids understand and cope with a disability.
    • Carlson, Nancy. Arnie and the New Kid. Puffin Books, 1992. Ages 4 - 10.
    • Carter, Alden R. Seeing Things My Way. Albert Whitman & Co., IL, c 1998. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Christopher, Matt. Wheel Wizards. Little, Brown, 2000. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Dobbs, Jean. Kids on Wheels: A Young Person's Guide to Wheelchair Lifestyle. No Limits Communications, 2004. Ages 8 up.
    • Dwight, Laura. Brothers and Sisters. Star Bright Books, c 1998. Ages 3 - 10.
    • Heelan, Jamee Riggio. Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair. Peachtree, 2000. Ages 4 - 9.
    • Hubbard, Coleen. One Golden Year: A story of a golden retriever. Apple, 1999. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Kaminsky, Marty. Uncommon Champions: Fifteen Athletes who Battle Back. Boyds Mills Press, 2003. Ages 9 - 15.
    • Lasker, Joe. Nick Joins In. Albert Whitman & Co., IL, c 1980. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Maguire, Arlene. Special People Special Ways. Future Horizons, 2000. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Mayer, Mercer. A Very Special Critter. Golden Books, 1993. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Meyer, Donald J. Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs. A Book for Sibs. University of Washington Press, 1996. Ages 10 and up.
    • Meyer, Donald J. The Siblings Slam Book: What It's Really Like to Have a Brother and Sister with Special Needs. Woodbine House, 2005. Ages 10 up.
    • Meyers, Cindy. Rolling Around with Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Woodbine House, 1999. Ages 4- 7.
    • Rogers, Fred. Extraordinary Friends. Puffin, 2000. Ages 4 -8.
    • Senisi, Ellen B. All Kinds of Friends, Even Green. Woodbine House, 2002. Ages 6 - 9.
    • Shriver, Maria. What's Wrong with Timmy? Little, Brown, c 2001. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Stewart, Gail. Teens with Disabilities. Lucent Books, 2000. Ages 13 up.
    • Thomas, Pat. Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Views from Our Shoes. Growing up With a Brother or Sister with Special Needs. Edited by Donald J. Meyer. Woodbine house, c 1997. Ages 9 up.

    Divorce

    Divorce - Divorce is never easy for children. Learn how to help your kids cope with divorce in your family or with a friend's family. 
    • Adams, Eric. On the Day His Daddy Left. Albert Whitman, 2003. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Blume, Judy. It's Not the End of the World. Macmillan, 1994. Ages 11-14.
    • Brown, Marc Tolon. Dinosaur Divorce: A guide for changing families. Little Brown & Co., c 1999. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Christopher, Matt. The Comeback Challenge. Bt Bound, 1999. Ages 10 - 15.
    • Christopher, Matthew F. The Fox Steals Home. Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1985. Ages 10 - 15.
    • Heegaard, Marge. When A Parent Marries Again. (Also, When Mom & Dad Separate: Children Can Learn To Cope With Greif From Divorce.) Woodland Press, MN, c 1993. Ages 10 up.
    • Lansky, Vicki. ?It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear.? Book Peddlers, 2003. Ages 3 - 7.
    • Masurel, Claire. Two Homes. Candlewick Press, c 2003. Ages 3 - 7.
    • Menendez-Aponte, Emily. When Mom and Dad Divorce: A Kid's Resource. Abbey Press, 1999. Ages 4- 9.
    • Moore-Mallinos, Jennfer. When My Parents Forgot How To Be Friends. (Also in Spanish: Cuando mis padres se olvidaron de ser amigos) Barron's, 2005. Ages 5 - 9.

    Doctor Visits

    Doctor Visits - Make doctor visits easy. These books will help both you and your child prepare for visits to the doctor. 
    • Albee, Sarah. It's Check-up Time, Elmo! Dalmatian Press, c. 2005. Ages 2 -5.
    • Baggette, Susan K. Jonathan Goes to the Doctor. Brookfield Reader, c 1998. Aefgs Baby - Preschool.
    • Fiedler, Sonja. Say Ahh! (Board Book) North-South Books, 2006. Preschool.
    • Jandl, Ernst, and Junge, Norman. Next Please. G.P. Putnam's Sons, c 2003. Injured toys are called from the waiting room and sent out as good as new.
    • Lock, Deborah. A Trip to the Doctor. Dorling Kindersley, 2005. Real photos show a child what happens during a doctor visit. Ages 4-7.
    • London, Jonathan. Froggy Goes to the Doctor. Viking Children's Books, 2002. Ages 3 -8.
    • Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect When You Go To the Doctor. HarperFestival, 2000. Angus, the loveable Answer Dog, answers children's questions about doctors. Ages 3 -6.
    • Siegler, Kathryn (editor). I'm Going To the Doctor.: A Pop Up Book. Dutton, c 1997. Ages3-6
    • Snyder, Inez. Doctor Tools (Welcome Books) Childrens Book Press, September 2002. Ages 3-6.
    • Swanson, Diane. The Doctor and You. Annick Press, c 2001. Ages 4-10.

    Fear

    Fear (anxiety) - A child's anxiety makes parents sad and frustrated. Use these books to help calm your child's fears.
    • Boucha, Becky. Kayla Nicole Goes To School: Kayla Nicole Series. AuthorSolutions, 2009. Age 5.
    • Brazelton, M.D., T. Berry. Going to the Doctor. Da Capo Press, 1996. Baby-Preschool.
    • Civardi, Anne. Starting School. Usborne House, 1995.
    • Mayer, Mercer. Just Going to the Dentist. Random House Books, 2001. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Huebner, Dawn. What To Do When You Dread Your Bed. A Kids Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep. Magination Press, 2008. Kids 9 - 12.
    • Lite, Lore. A Boy and A Bear. Specialty Press 1996. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Stasuyk, Max. Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. Litebooks.net LLC, 2008. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Steig, William. Brave Irene. Garrar, Straus, Giroux, 1986. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Wiesner, David. Hurricane. Sandpiper, 2008. Ages 4 - 8. Read Along Book and CD. Wells, Rosemary. Timothy Goes to School. Puffin, 2000. Ages 4 - 8.

    Friends

    Friends can make everything better.
    •  Brown, Laurie Krasney, Brown, Marc.  How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them, 2001.  Pre-school to 3 years of age.  Impartvaluable tactics for coping with rejection, shyness, arguments, etc.
    • Carlson, Nancy.  How to Lose All Your Friends (Picture Puffins).  Puffin 1997.  Ages 3 – 5 years.  A fun way to show good and poor social behavior.
    • Cohen, Miriam, pictures by Hoban, Lillian.  Will I Have a Friend?  Aladdin Paperbacks.  For kids 3 – 6 years of age.
    • Cook, Julia.  My Mouth Is a Volcano.  National Center for Youth Issues 2006.  Ages 4 and Up.  Helps kids manage thoughts and words without interrupting.
    • Couric, Katie, Priceman, Marjorie.  The Brand New Kid.  Doubleday.  Picture book.
    • Crisswell, Patty Kelley, Peterson, Stacy.  Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them (American Girl).  Pleasant Company Publications 2011.  Grade school age.
    • Espeland, Pamela.  Making Choices and Making Friends:  The Social Competencies Assets.  Free Spirit Publishing 2006.  Pre-teen and Teen.
    • Johnson, Meredith.  Best Friends Wear Pink Tutus.  Cartwheel.  Pre-school to grade 2 readers.
    • Lobel, Arnold.  Frog and Toad Are Friends.  Harper Collins – Harper Trophy.  Grades 1 – 3.  The meaning of friendship.
    • Meiners, Cheri J.  Join In and Play (How to Get Along).  Free Spirit Publishing 2003.  Ages 4 – 8 years.
    • Parr, Todd.  The Best Friends Book.  2000.  For young kids.

    Hate

    Hate - Learn ways to cope with this powerful emotion. 
    • Harris, Robie. The Day Leo Said I Hate You! Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008.
    • Zolotow, Charlotte. The Hating Book. Harper Trophy, 1989. Ages 5 - 7.

    Hospitalization

    Hospitalization- These stories enable you to help your young child cope with the fears of being in the hospital. 
    • Bemelmans, Ludwig. Madeline. Viking Press, 1977. Madeline goes to the hospital by ambulance and shows her scar after her appendectomy. Ages 4 -8.
    • Bennet, Howard J., M.D. Harry Goes to the Hospital: A Story for Children About What It's Like to Be in the Hospital. Magination Press, 2008. Ages 4 -8.
    • Bond, Michael. Paddington Bear Goes to the Hospital. Harper Collins, 2002. Paddington Bear had hurt his arm and must stay the night in the hospital. Ages 4 -7.
    • Bourgeois, Paulette. Franklin Goes to the Hospital. Scholastic, c 2000. Franklin's shell gets cracked in a soccer game and he goes to the hospital. Ages 3 - 9
    • Bridwell, Norman. Clifford Visits the Hospital. Cartwheel Books, 2000. (also available in Spanish) Ages 4 -7.
    • Civardi, Anne. Going to the Hospital. (First Experiences) EDC Publ., c 2001. Ages Baby - Preschool.
    • Dooley, Virginia. Tubes in My Ears: My Trip to the Hospital. Mondo, Greenvale, NY, c 1996. Ages 5- 9.
    • Jaworski, Anna Marie. My Brother Needs An Operation. Baby Hearts Press, FL, c 1999. Joey's little brother goes to the hospital for surgery. A good book for the un-hospitalized sibling. Ages 4 -8.
    • Karim, Roberta. This is a Hospital, Not a Zoo. Clarion Books, 2002. Ages 6 -10.
    • Mills, Claudia. Gus and Grandpa at the Hospital. Sunburst, 2001. Ages 6 -10.
    • Rey, Margaret. Curious George Goes to the Hospital. Houghton Mifflin, 1996. Humorous. Ages 4 -10.
    • Slegers, Liesbet. Kevin Goes to the Hospital. Kane/Miller Book Pub, 2002. Ages baby - preschool.
    • Ciliotta, Claire. Why Am I Going to the Hospital? Lyle Stuart, May 1992. Pre-school/School Age.
    • Davison, Martine. Maggie and the Emergency Room. Random House Children’s Books, October 13, 1992. Pre-school/School Age.
    • Rogers, Fred. Going to the Hospital, CIP. Putnam. 1988. Toddler/Pre-school.

    Interactive Books

    Interactive Books - Parent and child together-time books. 
    • Bridwell, Norman. Clifford's Peek and Seek Animal Riddles. Cartwheel Books, c 1997. Ages 3 - 5.
    • Butterfield, Morira. Bouncy, Big and Furry (What Am I?) Raintree/ Steck Vaugh, 1998. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Hanford, martin. Where's Waldo? The Wonder Book. (And other titles). Candle Wick Press, 1997. Ages 5 -15.
    • Katz, Karen. Where is Baby's Belly Button?: A Lift-the-Flap Book. Little Simon, c 2000. Preschool.
    • Marzollo, Jean. I Spy Ultimate Challenger. (And other titles) Scholastic, 20003. Ages 5 - 12.
    • Millbourne, Anna. 1001 Things to Spot In The Town. Usborne Press, 2001. (Also in Spanish) Ages 5- 7.
    • Move If Farm. Illustrated by Mike Brownlow. Fernleigh Books, 2005. Ages 3 - 6.
    • Sobol, Donald. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case Of The Slippery Salamander. (And other titles) Bantam Skylark, 2000. Ages 9-12.
    • Touch and Feel: Baby Animals. (And other titles) Dorling Kindersly, 1999. Ages Baby - 4.

    Jealousy

    Jealousy - These books will help you and your child understand jealous feelings.
    • Berenstein, Stan. The Berenstain Bears and the Green eyed Monster. Random House, NY, c 1995. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Birney, Betty. Oh, Brother! Someone's Jealous! Golden Books Pub., 1994. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Kravetz, Jonathan. How to Deal With Jealousy (Let's Work It Out) Rosen Publishing Group, 2007. Ages 4- 8.
    • Wigand, Molly. Jealousy Is Not For Me: A guide for freeing you from Envy. Abbey Press, 2008. Ages 5- 9.
    • Wiseman, Rosalind Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence. Three Rivers Press, 2003. Parents/ Adults.

    Moving

    Moving - Help your child cope with the fears and sadness of moving. 
    • Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day. Random House, 1981. Ages 4- 8.
    • Davis, Gabriel. The Moving Book: A Kids' Survival Guide. First Books; Second Edition 2008. Includes workbook, journal or scrapbook and address book for keeping track of friends. Ages 9 - 12 with a chapter for parents.
    • Johnson, Angela. The Leaving Morning. Orchard Paperbacks, 1996. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Lowry, Lis. Anastasia Again! Yearling Books 1992. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Viorst, Judith. Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move. Atheneum, 1998. Toddlers and young children. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Wenzel, Jill. A New House. Grape Elephant Market Press, 2004. Ages 4 - 8.

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 
    • Huebner, Dawn. What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kids Guide to Overcoming OCD (What to do guide). Magination Press, 2007. Ages 9 - 12.

    Pain

    Pain - Find ways for you and your child cope to pain.
    • Culbert, Timothy, M.D. Be the Boss of Your Pain: Self-Care for Kids. Free Spirit Publishing, 2007. Ages 9 up.
    • McPhail, David. The Bear's Toothache. Bt Bound, 1999. A child discovers a bear with a toothache outside his window. Ages 3 - 9.
    • Miles, Brenda. Imagine A Rainbow. Ages 6 up.
    • Stasuyk, Max. Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. Litebooks.net LLC, 2008. Ages 9 - 12.

    Parenting

    Parenting - Parenting is not easy. These books help parents raise healthy, happy children.
    • Brazelton, T. Berry, M.D. Touchpoints ? Birth to 3. Perseus Publishing, 1992. For parents.
    •  Cline, M.D., Foster and Fay, Jim. Parenting with Love and Logic ? Teaching Children Responsibility. NavPress Publishing, 2006, updated. For Parents/Adults
    •  Cline, M.D., Foster and Fay, Jim. Parenting Teens with Love and Logic ? Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood. NavPress Publishing, 2006, updated. For Parents/Adults
    •  Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Simon and Schuster Ltd. 1999. For Parents/Adults
    •  Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Teens. Fireside. 1998. For Teens.
    •  Giannetti, Charlene, C. and Sagarese, Margaret. The Roller Coaster Years ? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents of 10 ? 15 Year-Olds. Broadway, 1997. For Parents/Adults
    •  Hersch, Patricia. A Tribe Apart ? A Journey Into the Heart of American Adolescents. Ballintine Books, 1999. For Parents/Adults
    •  LaGette, Dr. Helen R. Parents, Kids & Character ? 21 Strategies To Help Your Children Develop Good Character. Character Development Publishing, 1999. For Parents/Adults
    •  McMinn, Lisa Graham. Growing Strong Daughters ? Encouraging Girls to Become All They're Meant to Be. Baker Books, 2007 2nd edition. For Parents/Adults
    •  Pipher, Ph.D., Mary. The Shelter of Each Other. Ballintine Books, 1997. For Parents/Adults
    •  Pipher, Ph.D., Mary. Reviving Ophelia ? Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. Riverhead Trade 2005. For Parents/Adults
    •  Urban, Hal. Life's Greatest Lessons ? 20 Things I want My Kids to Know. For Parents/Adults
    •  Wooding, Dr. G. Scott. Hear Me Hug Me Trust Me ? Parenting Today's Teenager Effectively. For Parents/Adults. 

    Perseverance

    Perseverance - Learn how to help you and your kids stay strong while facing challenges. 
    • Covey, Sean The 7 Habits of Highly Teens. Fireside. 1998. For Teens.
    • Kaminsky, Marty. Uncommon Champions; Fifteen Athletes Who Battled Back. Boyds Mills Press, 2000. Ages 10 up.
    • Krull, Kathleen. Wilma Unlimited. How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman. Voyager Books, reprint 2000. (also in Spanish) A biography of the African American woman who overcame polio to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics. Ages 8 - 10.
    • Mills, Joyce C. Little Tree: A story for children with serious medical problems. Magination Press, NY, c 1992. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Paulsen, Gary. Hatchet. Aladdin, c 1999. Thirteen-year-old Brian lives through a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness and discovers courage to survive. Ages 10 up.
    • Steig, William. Brave Irene. Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1988. Irene struggles through a snowstorm to take a dress that her sick mother made to the duchess in time for her party. Ages 5 - 9.

    Pop Up Books

    Pop-Up Books - Reading together with your child fosters love and teaches reading skills. Read with your child daily.
    • Baum, L. Frank. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A commemorative Pop-up. Little Simon, 2000. Ages 7- 9.
    • Campbell, Rod. Dear Zoo: A lift the flap book. Little Simon, 1999. Ages 3-6.
    • Carter, David A. Glitter Critters: Dave Carters Pop up Bk. Piggy Toes Press, 2003. Ages 4- 7.
    • Day, Alexandra. Puppy Trouble. Farrar Straus Giroux, c 2002. Preschool.
    • Faulkner, Keith. The wide-mouthed Frog: A Pop-up book. Dial Books, NY, c 1996. Ages 3 - 7.
    • Faulkner, Keith. The Puzzled Penguin: A pop-up book. Millbrook Press, 1999. Ages 4-8.
    • Hill, Eric. Where's Spot? (and other titles) Puffin, 2003. Ages 2-5.
    • Steer, Dugald. Snappy Sounds: Moo. Silver Dolphin, 2004. Ages 3-5.

    Premature Infants

    Premature Infants - These books can help children understand the special needs of their premature baby brother or sister. 
    • Amadeo, Diana M. My Baby Sister Is a Preemie. ZonderKidz, 2005. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Collins, Pat Lowery. Waiting for Baby Joe. A. Whitman, c 1990. Text and photographs describe what happens when Missy's brother is born prematurely and needs special care in the hospital. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Davis, Deborah L. Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey. Fulcrum Publishing, 2004. Parents/Adults.
    • Garcia-Pratts, Joseph and Hornfischer, Sharon Simmons. What To Do When Your Baby is Premature: A Parent's Handbook When Coping With High Risk Pregnancy and Caring for the PreTerm Infant. Three Rivers Press, 2000. Parents/Adults.
    • Ludington-Hoe, Susan. Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Preterm Infant. Bantom, 1993. Parents/Adults.
    • Pankow, Valerie. No Bigger Than My Teddy Bear. Family Books, 2004. A little boy describes how the hospital staff provided care for his premature baby brother. Ages 4-8. Limited Availability. Sears James,
    • Sears, Martha, Sears, Robert and William. The Premature Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Premature Baby From Birth to Age One. Little, Brown and Company 2004. Parents/Adults.
    • Tracey, Amy. Your Premature Baby and Child. Berkley Trade, 1999.
    • Wechsler, Dana, Paroli, Emma Trenti, and Doron, Mia Wechsler, M.D. Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies. Pocket, 2000. Parents/Adults.
    • Wojahn, Rebecca Hogue. Evan Early. Woodbine House, 2006. When Natalie's baby brother is born too soon, she tries to wait patiently to teach him everything he will need to know, but she misses her parents and begins to resent the time they spend with him at the hospital. Ages 4-8.

    School

    School - Get your school year off to a great start. Read these books together with your child.
     
    • Cohen, Miriam. Will I Have a Friend?. Star Bright Books, 2009. Ages 4 -8.
    • Civardi, Anne and Cartwright, Stephen. Going To School. Usborne, 2002.
    • Carlson, Nancy. Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! Puffin, 2001. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Caudill, Rebecca. A Pocketful of Cricket. Henry Holt and Co., 2004. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Novak, Matt. Jazzbo Goes to School. Hyperion Books for Children, 1999. Ages 4 - 8.

    Self Esteem

    Self Esteem - We all need a positive self-image. Find ways to nurture and strengthen your child's self-image by reading these books.
    • Baicker, Karen. I Can Do It Too! Handprint Books, 2003. Ages 3 -6.
    • Brown, Marc. Arthur's Nose. Little Brown. Reissure 2001. Arthur's unhappy with his nose. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Calvert, Patricia. Picking Up the Pieces. Stihoutte, 2005. A girl suffers a spinal cord injury. Ages 12 - 15.
    • Cannon, Janell. Pinduli. Scholastic, 2004. A young hyena gets teased about her looks. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Carle, Eric. A House for Hermit Crab. Aladdin, reprint 2002. an upbeat story about change. Ages 5- 10.
    • Carlson, Nancy. ABC, I Like Me! Puffin, c 1999. Ages 4 - 9.
    • Churchill, Vicki. Sometimes I Like To Curl Up In A Ball. Sterling Pub. Co, 2001. Wombat tells the reader all the things he likes to do. A celebration of self. Ages 3 - 8.
    • Cosgrove, Stephen. Leo the Lop. Price/Stern/Sloan, revised ed. 2002. Leo's ears hang down causing the other rabbits to laugh at him. Ages 5- 9.
    • Covey, Sean The 7 Habits of Highly Teens. Fireside. 1998. For Teens.
    • Coyle, Carmela La Vigna. Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? Rising Moon, 2003. Ages 4 - 7.
    • Curtis, Jamie Lee. I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem. Joanna Cotler Books, c 2002. Ags 4 - 8.
    • Henkes, Kevin. Chrysanthemum. Mulberry Books, c 1996. Chrysanthemum loves her name until other children make fun of it. Ages 5-9.
    • Hoffman, Mary. Amazing Grace. Scott Foresman, 1991. Grace discovers that she can do anything that she sets her mind to. Ages 6 - 10.
    • Keats, Ezra Jack. Whistle for Willie. Viking Children's Books, 1998. Peter learns to whistle. Ages 5 - 8.
    • Kessler, Leonard. Here Comes the Strikeout. Harper Collins, 1992. Bobby over comes his 21 strikeouts by hard work. Ages 4-8.
    • Kupchella, Rick. Girls Can! Make It Happen. Tristan Pub. Inc., 2004. Encourages girls to set their own course, knowing theat they can do and be anything when they set their minds to it. Ages 7- 10.
    • Mills, Joyce C., Ph.D. Little Tree, A story for Children with Serious Medical Problems. Magination Press, N.Y., c 1992. Ages 6-10.
    • Piper, Watty. The Little Engine That Could. Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Richmond, Marianne. Hooray For You!: a Celebration of ?You-ness". Waldman House Press, c 2001. A delightful rhyming text celebrates diverse cultures, different physical traits, and individual needs. Ages 5 - 8.
    • Stadler, John. Hooray For Snail. Harper Trophy, c 1989. Ages 2 - 6.
    • Useman, Sharon. Tibby Tried It. Magination Press, c 1999. A tree swallow with a broken wing discovers new found abilities. Ages 5 - 9.
    • Violst, Judith. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Aladdin, c 1987.

    Separation

    Separation - Find ways to help your child cope with the fear of separation.
    • Brown, Margaret Wise. The Runaway Bunny. Harper Collins, Revised Ed. 2005. Ages 4-7.
    • Harris, Robie H. Don't Forget To Come Back! Scholastic Inc., 2004. When her parents go out for the evening, a little girl threatens o run off to Alaska, but has a good time with the babysitter instead. Ages 4-7.
    • Hendry, Diana. Back Soon. Troll Assoc., 1995. A kitten does not like it when his mother goes away without him, but after enjoying some time by himself, he understands why she does it. Ages 5 -9.
    • McCloskey, Robert. Blueberries for Sal. Viking Press, 1987. A little girl and a bear cub become separated from their mothers. Ages 5-9.
    • Pappas, Debra. Mom, Dad, Come Back Soon. Magination Press, 2001. Ages 4-7.
    • Penn, Audrey. The Kissing Hand. Tanglewood Press, 2006. Chester Raccoon's mother tells him a secret that will help him whenever he is away from her. Ages 4 -7.
    • Simmons, Jane. Quack, Daisy, Quack. Little Brown & Co., 2002. Daisy Duckling and her little brother get separated from their mother. Ages 3- 5.
    • Waber, Bernard. Ira Sleeps Over. Houghton Mifflin, 1975. Ages 5 -9.

    Shyness

    Shyness - Learn how to help your shy child find confidence. 
    • Cain, Barbara. I Don't Know Why - I Guess I'm Shy. Magination Press, c 2000. Sammy is too shy to talk to anyone until his dog runs away and he needs to ask people for help.
    • Hood, Susan. Tyler is Shy. Reader's Digest, 2000. A shy boy and girl become friends. Ages 4-8.
    • Johnston, Marianne. Let's Talk About Being Shy. PowerKids Press, 2003. Introduces the concept of shyness and offers suggestions on how to deal with it. Ages 4- 8.
    • Wells, Rosemary. Shy Charles. Puffin, c 2001. A shy mouse must rescue his sister. Ages 4-7.

    SIDS

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - This book helps a child who is coping with the loss of a baby brother of sister from SIDS.
     
    •  Old, Wendie C. Stacy had a Little Sister. Albert Whitman & Co., IL, c 1995. Stacy has mixed feelings about her sister, but when the baby dies, Stacy is sad and misses her. Ages 5- 10

    Sign Language

    Sign Language - Signing can help people who are deaf. It is also used to help babies communicate with their parents.
    • Beyer, Monica. Teach Your Baby to Sign: An Illustrated Guide to Simple Sign Language for Babies. Fair Winds Press, 2007. Parents/Adults.
    • Chaplain, Susan. I Can Sign My ABC's. Gallaudet University Press, c 2002. Each page displays a letter of the alphabet and an object that begins with that letter. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Heelan, Jamee Riggio. Can You Hear a Rainbow? The Story of a deaf Boy named Chris. Peachtree Pub., 2002. Chris explains how he uses sign language, hearing aids, lip reading and other visual clues. Ages 4 - 8.
    • Holub, Joan. My First Book of Sign Language. Scholastic, 2004. The beginner's guide to the signs for each letter of the alphabet along with signs for words that begin with each letter. Ages 4 - 8.

    Stress

    Stress - These books help you and your child cope with stressful feelings.
    • Belknap, Marti. Stress Relief for Kids: Taming Your Dragons. Whole Person Associates, 2006. Children
    • Culbert, Timothy, M.D. Be the Boss of Your Stress. Free Spirit Publishing, 2007. Includes skills and activities that can help the reader deal with stress. Ages 9 up.
    • Marks, David. Raising Stable Kids in an Unstable World: A Physician's Guide to Dealing With Childhood Stress. HCI 2002. Parents/Adults.
    • Moser, Adolph. Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays!: The Children's Anti-Stress Book. Landmark Editions, Inc., c 1988. Explores the causes and effects of stress in a fun way. Ages 5 -12.
    • Packard, Gwen K. Coping With Stress. Rpsem Pub. Group, 1997. Why teenages may face stress and what they can do about it. Ages 11 -17.
    • Stasuyk, Max. Bubble Riding: A Relaxation Story Designed to Help Children Increase Creativity While Lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. Litebooks.net LLC, 2008. Ages 9 - 12.
    • Van Duyne, Sara. Stress and Anxiety- Related Disorders. Enslow Pub., Inc., June 2003. Factual. Ages 9 - 12.

    Toilet Training

    Toilet Training - Read these books with your children as you prepare them for potty training.
    • Borgardt, Marianne. What do you do with a potty. Golden Books Pub. Co. Inc., c 1994. A pop-up potty training book. Ages Preschool.
    • Cole, Joanna. My Big Boy Potty. (My Big Girl Potty) Harper Collins, 2000. Baby - Preschool.
    • Gomi, Tara. Everyone Poops. Kane/Miller, c 1993. Ages 2 up.
    • Lewison, Wendy. The Princess and the Potty. Aladdin 2005. Ages 2 - 4.
    • Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect When You Use a Potty. Festival, 2004. Ages Baby- 3.

    Young Readers

    You want your child to develop and continue a love for reading.  Find topics and subjects he likes.  Introduce her to new authors.  Read together.
    • Brenner, Martha.  Abe Lincoln’s Hat.  Why did Abe Lincoln always wear a tall black hat?  Random House.  Grades 1 – 3.
    • Brown, Marc.  Spooky Riddles.  Random House.  Grades 1 – 2.
    • Eastman, P.D.  Are You My Mother?  A baby bird hatches while the mother is off finding food.  Random House.  Grades 1 -2
    • Gelman, Rita Golden.  More Spaghetti, I Say!  Minnie eats too much spaghetti.  Cartwheel.  Pre-School to Grade 2.
    • Gutelle, Andrew.  Baseball’s Best: five True  Stories.  Read stories about Hall of Famers.  Random House.  Grades 2 – 4.
    • Marzollo, Jean.  I’m a Seed.  Learn about the plant life cycle.  Cartwheel.  Pre-School to Grade 1.
    • Schreiber, Anne.  Math activities by Marilyn Burns.  Slower Than a Snail.  A little girl is accused of being slower than a snail.  Cartwheel.  K – Grade 2.
    • Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman.  Nate the Great.  Nate is a boy detective who follows clues to solve his case.  Yearling.  Grades 2 – 4 
    • Bruel, Nick.  Bad Kitty.  An  alphabet book for older readers.  Kitty misbehaves when all of her favorite foods are gone.  Roaring Book Press.  Grades K – 2.
    • Erdrich, Louise.  The Birchbark House.  A young Ojibwa girls living near Lake Superior in the mid-1800’s cares for her baby brother and experiences the growing settlement of white people on her family’s land. Hyperion.  Grades 3 – 5.
    • Han, Jenny.  Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream.  Korean American Clara Lee dreams of being Little Miss Apple Pie.  Little, Brown.  Grades K – 2.
    • Khan, Rukhsana.  Big Red Lollipop.  A big sister has to take her little sister along to her first birthday party in the United States.  Viking.  Grades K – 2.
    • Keller, Laurie.  The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut: bowling Alley Bandit.  Why is Arnie’s owner throwing gutter balls at the bowling alley?   Henry Holt/Christy Ottaviano Books.  Grades 3 – 5.
    • Peirce, Lincoln.  Big Nate: In a Class by Himself.  Middle School student Nate gets a lot of detentions on the same day.  Harper Collins.  Grades 3 – 5.
    • Scieszka, Jon and Barnett, Mac.  Battle Bunny.  Alexander decides to create his own book about Battle Bunny.  Simon & Schuster.  Grades 3 – 5.
    • Williams, Mo.  A Big Guy Took My Ball.  A whale took Piggie’s ball.  Hyperion.  Grades K – 2.