Koko Bear's Big Earache

Koko Bear's Big Earache
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1931863628

In KOKO BEAR'S BIG EARACHE, a read-aloud story for young children and their parents, popular parenting author Vicki Lansky uses an adorable character, KoKo, the unisex little bear, to provide reassurance and comfort for the child as well as helpful information for the parents. After KoKo wakes at night with another big earache, Dr. Polar recommends the insertion of tiny ear tubes to prevent any hearing loss. This means day surgery at the hospital and naturally KoKo is afraid. In this delightfully illustrated little story, children will share KoKo's discovery that the hopital is a great place to feel well again. In addition to KoKo's story, the book contains many useful tips for parents anxious to minimize their child's fears, plus essential information for insuring a child's speedy recovery. A section at the back of the book features easy-to-understand answers to parents' most commonly asked questions. This is also helpful to healthcare professionals who address parental concerns.

Koko Bear's Big Earache

Koko Bear's Big Earache
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages:
Release: 2003-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780613775809

This warmly reassuring story follows Koko from the pediatrician's office to the hospital for the insertion of "ear tubes"--the most common surgical procedure for young children. Helps children understand a potentially frightening experience. Illustrated.

Koko Bear's New Potty

Koko Bear's New Potty
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1931863601

This delightful read-aloud story for children uses parenting author Vicki Lansky’s lovable unisex character, KoKo Bear, to show that toilet training is only a part of the larger process of growing up. Both boys and girls can identify with young KoKo’s growing ability to learn just how nice dry diapers can be. Told through a fun and pleasurable story, KoKo helps children understand all the issues of potty training—what to expect and what’s expected. Color illustrations on each page add warmth to the simple story that children can easily understand and convey the family’s happiness with KoKo’s success and their patience with accidents and hesitations. Every page contains read-aloud text in large type for the child as well as a box containing two or three practical tips in smaller type for the parent. Each tip provides helpful information on how to assess, respond and deal with a toddlers’s predictable behavior during the often long period of time that training can take.

KoKo Bear's New Babysitter

KoKo Bear's New Babysitter
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1931863555

MaMa Bear and PaPa Bear are going out for the evening. And, like your child, KoKo is just a little scared. In this wonderfully illustrated story, you can share KoKo's first experience with a new babysitter. For your child, KoKo's story sets a warm and happy example, guiding your child through your departure and reinforcing the concept of your eventual return. For you, each page contains proven tips for soothing your child's fears and anxieties, while providing invaluable advice on how to prepare our new sitter so you can leave with peace of mind.

A New Baby at Koko Bear's House

A New Baby at Koko Bear's House
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1931863636

In A NEW BABY AT KOKO BEAR’S HOUSE, a read-aloud story for young children and their parents, popular parenting author Vicki Lansky uses an adorable character, KoKo, the unisex little bear, to help them get ready for a new baby brother or sister. As KoKo learns about MaMa Bear’s pregnancy and BeBe Bear’s birth and homecoming, children will identify and share the experience. Here children learn what they can expect with the arrival of this new baby. The simple story, written especially for children from two-and-a-half to six years old, describes feelings—jealousy, displacement and sagging self-esteem—that children will come to understand are normal. Charming color illustrations by Jane Prince warmly convey the anticipation and apprehensions of an expanding family. Each page contains a separate box with helpful tips and suggestions for parents to read silently while they read aloud to their child. KoKo’s story and the accompanying advice for parents together should help make a new baby’s arrival a happy event for the entire family.

Getting Your Child to Sleep ... and Back to Sleep

Getting Your Child to Sleep ... and Back to Sleep
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1991
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Getting a child--infant, toddler, or preschooler--to sleep or back to sleep doesn't have to be the impossible dream! This book contains tips for parents of colicky newborns, crying infants and demanding toddlers who nightly need a glass of water. Also hints on coping with the early riser, nightmares and sleepwalking. Parents will find many tips and ideas that will ultimately work for them.

Another Use For... 101 Common Household Items

Another Use For... 101 Common Household Items
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999-05
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780916773298

- Use ICE CUBES to water plants.- Pick up pins with a MAGNET- Use a PIZZA CUTTER to cut up a dish of spaghetti.- Try a COFFEE FILTER as a liner when potting plants.