Paperback
The perfect book for time-short parents and teachers...great fun for everyone involved! Flip it open and find 100 classic picture book recommendations, each with a quick and easy craft project and child-friendly healthful cooking activity. If there is room for only ONE activity book on the shelf...this is it! Makes planning fun-filled educational activities a snap for parents, grandparents, daycare providers, teachers or any child-care facilitators of kids ages 2-8. "Using this book with children will help build their self-esteem and turn them into life-long readers and lovers of books!" --Suzanne Williams, author of over 27 children's books -- "A wonderful resource for people who care for their children and hope to better their learning experience" -- Norman Bridwell - author of Clifford The Big Red Dog -- Library Journal says, "The trilevel format is commendable." "A delightful guide to reading and planning activities with young children." --Katharine Holabird -- author of Angelina Ballerina -- With keen insight and proven experience as an educator, parenting speaker and children's author, Kirkfield empowers parents with simple and effective strategies to help their children develop a positive self-image. Chapter One, "I CAN DO IT MYSELF", focuses on mastering tasks and skills. Chapter Four, "I AM REALLY MAD RIGHT NOW!", shows how important it is to be able to express our feelings. "A timely and timeless book It's sure to be a family favorite!" --Sheila Glazov, author of What Color Is Your Brain -- This book is the answer to a busy parent's prayer. With the turn of every page, you will build self-esteem, develop literacy skills and create a life-long parent-child bond.