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Updated May 19, 2026
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Reading for our lives : a literacy action plan from birth to six
Smart, Maya Payne
Paper Book
An award-winning journalist and literacy advocate provides a clear, step-by-step guide to helping your child thrive as a reader and a learner. When her child went off to school, Maya Smart was shocked to discover that a good education in America is a long shot, in ways that few...
Feeding littles lunches : 75 + no stress lunches everyone will love
McNamee, Megan
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . 75+ simple and delicious ideas for packed school lunches and snacks for kids of all ages, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Feeding Littles and Beyond. In a lunch packing rut? Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, the...
English for everyone : course book. Level 1 beginner
Harding, Rachel (English teacher)
Paper Book
Our Course Book (Level 1) is a great reference guide to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Book uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English...
The big book of nature activities : a year-round guide to outdoor learning
Rodenburg, Jacob
Paper Book
"A wealth of ideas for adults to engage children and themselves in the wonders of the natural world with suggested activities for all seasons."―Robert Bateman, artist and author of Life Sketches: A Memoir The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and...
Mindful discipline : a loving approach to setting limits & raising an emotionally intelligent child
Shapiro, Shauna L.
Paper Book
Raising happy, compassionate, and responsible children requires both lovenbsp;andnbsp;limits.nbsp;Innbsp;Mindful Discipline, internationally recognized mindfulness expertnbsp;Shaunanbsp;Shapiro and pediatrician Chris White weave together ancient wisdom and modern science to provide new...
Dinnertime SOS : 100 sanity-saving meals parents and kids of all ages will actually want to eat
Palanjian, Amy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . 100 quick and easy dinners that the whole family will enjoy and take 30 minutes or less to make, from the creator of the leading kid-friendly food site Yummy Toddler Food. You rush home from work, tired but looking forward to sharing a meal with...
Smart but scattered : the revolutionary executive skills approach to helping kids reach their potential
Dawson, Peg
Paper Book
All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. If you have a "smart but scattered" child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13...
10 rules for raising kids in a high-tech world : how parents can stop smartphones, social media, and gaming from taking over their children's lives
Twenge, Jean M. 1971-
Paper Book
Jean Twenge, PhD, award-winning professor of psychology and author of the "lavishly informative" (The New York Times) Generations, returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion.<...
The best homemade kids' lunches on the planet : make lunches your kids will love with more than 200 deliciously nutritious meal ideas
Fuentes, Laura (Chef)
Paper Book
The 200+ complete lunchbox recipes in this book are adorable and inspiring, and just as much a joy to make as they are to eat!
When you wonder, you're learning : Mister Rogers' enduring lessons for raising creative, curious, caring kids
Behr, Gregg
Paper Book
Bring the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood into the digital age, as this book helps guide parents to raise more creative, curious and caring kids--from the founder of the acclaimed education network Remake Learning.   Playful and practical, ...
GED test prep 2024-2025
Paper Book
With realistic practice, proven strategies, and expert guidance, Kaplan's GED Test Prep 2024-2025 (English edition, US exam) gives you everything you need to pass the test. Kaplan is the official partner for online prep for the GED test, and our content is 100% aligned with...
The bullied brain : heal your scars and restore your health
Fraser, Jennifer
Paper Book
Why do we say we have zero tolerance for bullying, but adult society is rife with it and it is an epidemic among children? Because the injuries that all forms of bullying and abuse do to brains are invisible. We ignore them, fail to heal them, and they become cyclical and systemic. Bullying...
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child: Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child
Bush, Rebecca
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives. While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now...
Helping your child with language-based learning disabilities : strategies to succeed in school & life with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, & processing disorders
Franklin, Daniel
Paper Book
Based in cutting-edge research in neuroscience, education, and the principles of attachment-based teaching, this important guide for parents offers tools and practices to help children transcend language-based learning difficulties, do better in school, and gain self-confidence and self...
Kid confidence : help your child make friends, build resilience, and develop real self-esteem
Kennedy-Moore, Eileen
Paper Book
"A wise and realistic program for instilling genuine self-esteem in children." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Help your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and...
Alfred's basic guitar method 1
D'Auberge, Alfred 1901-
Paper Book
The world-renowned method used by more than 3 million guitarists! Whether you're a beginner looking to pick up a guitar for the first time or a weathered professional wishing to improve your skills and chops, look no further than Alfred's Basic Guitar Library. Numerous diagrams and fingering photos...
GED test prep 2025/2026
Collins, Tim
Paper Book
Nail the GED exam and start the next chapter of your life A GED credential can open doors, help you get into college, and improve your job prospects. GED Test Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is the trusted study guide full of all the info you'll need to succeed on this important...
Big Bites: Time to Eat! : Nourishing Family Recipes That Cook in an Hour or Less; a Cookbook
Ashmore, Kat.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A collection of 100 quick and easy but still nourishing recipes that don't sacrifice on flavor and will be on the table in under an hour, from the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook Big Bites. "Playing small is...
Dopamine Kids : A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Foods
Doucleff, Michaeleen.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide--packed with practical, science-backed strategies--that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. ...

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