Parenting the First Twelve Years

Parenting the First Twelve Years
Author: Victoria Cooper
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2018-08-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0241270510

Concrete, research-driven advice on humanity's oldest, hardest job Why is parenting so fraught and so difficult in today's society? There has never been a time when advice was so readily available, and yet there is also a prevailing sense that parents are getting it wrong. This book examines the arguments and counter-arguments supported by research on how best to parent children, from birth to twelve years. By taking an impartial approach to the evidence and, by discussing case studies from across the world and from a number of academic disciplines, this book is designed to show how good parenting comes in many shapes and forms.

A Pelican Book: Parenting 0 - 12

A Pelican Book: Parenting 0 - 12
Author: Victoria L. Cooper
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0241270502

Concrete, research-driven advice on humanity's oldest, hardest job Why is parenting so fraught and so difficult in today's society? There has never been a time when advice was so readily available, and yet there is also a prevailing sense that parents are getting it wrong. This book examines the arguments and counter-arguments supported by research on how best to parent children, from birth to twelve years. By taking an impartial approach to the evidence and, by discussing case studies from across the world and from a number of academic disciplines, this book is designed to show how good parenting comes in many shapes and forms.

Perky Pelican

Perky Pelican
Author: Suzanne Tate
Publisher: Nags Head Art, Inc.
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781878405135

The story of a pelican reflects the ordinary experiences encountered every day.

What We Really Do All Day

What We Really Do All Day
Author: Jonathan Gershuny
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0141984554

How has the way we spend our time changed over the last fifty years? Are we really working more, sleeping less and addicted to our phones? What does this mean for our health, wealth and happiness? Everything we do happens in time and it feels like our lives are busier than ever before. Yet a detailed look at our daily activities reveals some surprising truths about the social and economic structure of the world we live in. This book delves into the unrivalled data collection and expertise of the Centre for Time Use Research to explore fifty-five years of change and what it means for us today.

The Day of the Pelican

The Day of the Pelican
Author: Katherine Paterson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 054741739X

2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family--but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Author: Iza Trapani
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1993-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1879085771

The spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she's back—on a new magical journey! Over 2.5 million copies in print! This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat, and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to spin a new silky web. Iza Trapani’s vibrant watercolor illustrations paired with a playful rhythm makes this new take on an old favorite feel like an instant classic. A perfect read-aloud; children will enjoy time and again the delightful antics of the energetic itsy bitsy spider.

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Total Pages: 44
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Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican

Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican
Author: Renée James
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780228843573

Patroosh is a cheeky pelican who always wants more. He'll even take the food right out of your hand, or flap his big wings until you drop it in the sand. But after an unexpected event, and a random act of kindness, this pelican's life is about to change forever.