Baby Plays Around

Baby Plays Around
Author: Helene Stapinski
Publisher: Villard Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2005-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780812967890

By the author of the bestselling "Five-Finger Discount," a hip, funny, and absorbing memoir of a journalist realizing a lifelong dream-- playing drums in a rock band-- as her marriage hits the rocks Helene Stapinski took guitar lessons when she was a girl, but it was her brother's drums that really held her interest. She used to sneak in and play them when he was away; when he realized what she was doing, he dismantled them each time he finished playing. But Helene figured out how to put them back together. She learned the classic drum solos and followed the careers of famous drummers. As an adult, Helene put the drums aside and became a journalist. When she was thirty she interviewed Julie, the leader of a rock band, for a story. The band needed a drummer, and Helene's long-forgotten ambitions came flooding back. She joined, and then she brought her husband aboard on bass. Just as they started playing out at clubs, though, Helene's husband quit the group. And as Helene's involvement with her bandmates deepened, her relationship with her husband became distant and strained-- and very nearly shattered. "Baby Plays Around" reads like a novel but will ring true to anyone who has ever been in a band or just dreamed of it. Set amid the bars, clubs, and rehearsal studios of Manhattan's Lower East Side, it's an incisive exploration of the romance of rock and roll, and of the realization and relinquishing of youthful dreams-- about ambition, freedom, and infidelity, about love lost and found again. Written with the same wit and insight that distinguished Stapinski's uproarious memoir "Five-Finger Discount"-- and asense of humor as sharp as the crack of a snare drum-- "Baby Plays Around" is a unique and deeply personal story of music and passion. "From the Hardcover edition."

Five-Finger Discount

Five-Finger Discount
Author: Helene Stapinski
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2002-03-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0375758704

Now a PBS documentary, this astonishing memoir of growing up in rough-and-tumble Jersey City “will steal your heart” (People) With deadpan humor and obvious affection, Five-Finger Discount recounts the story of an unforgettable New Jersey family of swindlers, bookies, embezzlers, and mobster-wannabes. In the memoir Mary Karr calls “a page-turner,” Helene Stapinski ingeniously weaves the checkered history of her hometown of Jersey City—a place known for its political corruption and industrial blight—with the tales that have swirled around her relatives for decades. Navigating a childhood of toxic waste and tough love, Stapinski tells an extraordinary tale at once heartbreaking and hysterically funny. Praise for Five-Finger Discount “By turns hilarious and alarming, [Helene Stapinski’s] book reads on the surface like something by Damon Runyon and Elmore Leonard, with a dark undertow of real-life pain and disillusion.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times “It’s a brilliant book, a darling book. It is the blessedly modest chronicle of a magical consciousness that seems to have been born pulling diamonds out of the muck, hearing angels’ voices in the fiercest thunder. . . . I adored every word of this wondrous book. Get it. Read it.”—Michael Pakenham, The Baltimore Sun “In the tradition of . . . Rita Mae Brown and Amy Tan, Ms. Stapinski is an exciting writer, unabashedly candid, and at the same time unashamedly self-contained. Five-Finger Discount is a must-read.”—Victoria Gotti, The New York Observer “What [Frank] McCourt did for Limerick, Ireland, Helene Stapinski does for Jersey City.”—The Star-Ledger “Hugely entertaining.”—The Sunday Times (London)

Baby Play for Every Day

Baby Play for Every Day
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-01-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1465439765

Hundreds of great ideas for making the most of time with your baby! Banish boredom and the blues, encourage your baby's development, and have fun being a parent. This irresistible ebook contains an inspiring idea for every single day of your baby's first year, with age-appropriate baby games and activities for babies from 0 to 12 months, plus great advice and creative ideas for moms and dads. Follow it day-by-day or dip in and out when the mood strikes you.

Baby Play And Learn

Baby Play And Learn
Author: Penny Warner
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2010-08-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 145161599X

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Babies and Toddlers A baby's most rapid period of growth and development takes place during the first three years. That's why child development expert Penny Warner offers 160 age-appropriate ideas for games and activities that will provide hours of developmental learning opportunities and rewards for babies. For each game and activity, Baby Play & Learn includes: A bulleted list of skills the baby learns through play, such as thinking, language, motor control, problem solving, and imagination; Step-by-step instructions; Clearly marked recommended ages; A detailed list of easy-to-find materials; Variations for added fun and enhanced learning; Safety tips to make sure the baby doesn't get hurt while playing; Illustrations demonstrating how to play. Baby Play & Learn is designed to help children reach their full potential and have a good time along the way.

Peekaboo, and Other Games to Play with Your Baby

Peekaboo, and Other Games to Play with Your Baby
Author: Shari Steelsmith
Publisher: Parenting Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780943990811

What can parents do with a brand-new baby? Here are hundreds of ideas for using mirrors, blocks, shaving cream -- and even parents' own smiles -- to keep babies laughing and learning. Both parents and caregivers can use this book to help babies make the most of those important first 18 months.

The Power of Play in Reaching Baby Milestones

The Power of Play in Reaching Baby Milestones
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
Total Pages: 43
Release: 101-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1991115601

Introducing "The Power of Play in Reaching Baby Milestones" - a comprehensive guide that reveals the incredible impact of play in helping your baby achieve important developmental milestones. From physical and cognitive milestones to language development and problem-solving skills, this book covers it all. In the first section, "Physical Milestones," you'll discover how play can enhance your baby's gross motor skills, such as crawling, walking, and jumping. With practical tips and fun activities, you'll learn how to create an environment that encourages your baby to explore and develop their physical abilities. Moving on to "Cognitive Milestones," you'll delve into the fascinating world of your baby's brain development. Through play, you can stimulate their cognitive skills, including memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities. This section provides a variety of play-based strategies to enhance your baby's cognitive development. "Pretend Play" explores the magical realm of imagination and creativity. Discover how pretend play can ignite your baby's imagination, foster their creativity, and enhance their social skills. From playing dress-up to creating imaginary worlds, you'll learn how to encourage your baby's pretend play and watch their imagination soar. Sensory play is the focus of the next section, where you'll uncover the importance of engaging your baby's senses. Through sensory play, you can help your baby develop their sensory processing skills, such as touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. This section provides a range of sensory play ideas that will captivate your baby's senses and promote their overall development. Language development is a crucial milestone, and "Language Development" explores how play can support your baby's language skills. From babbling to first words and beyond, you'll discover play-based strategies to encourage your baby's language development and foster their communication skills. The "Social and Emotional Milestones" section delves into the importance of play in building social connections and emotional intelligence. Through play, your baby can learn valuable social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and empathy. This section provides insights and activities to nurture your baby's social and emotional growth through play. "Problem-Solving Skills" explores how play can enhance your baby's problem-solving abilities. From puzzles to building blocks, you'll learn how to incorporate play into your baby's routine to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Gross motor skills and fine motor skills are the focus of the next two sections. Discover how play can strengthen your baby's gross motor skills, This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Power of Play in Reaching Baby Milestones Physical Milestones Cognitive Milestones Pretend Play Sensory Play Language Development Social and Emotional Milestones Problem-Solving Skills Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Imagination and Creativity Physical and Mental Health Benefits Parent-Child Bonding Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Baby & Child Care

Complete Baby & Child Care
Author: Miriam Stoppard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0756640458

Authoritative but easily accessible, Complete Baby and Childcare is an invaluable source of information for all parents of infants, toddlers, and preschool kids. Dr. Miriam Stoppard takes the mystery out of child-rearing in this guideto the first five years of a child’s life. The book provides information on topics as diverse as potty training and sleeping patterns to childhood phobias and developmental issues. This new edition has not only been given a completelynew look with stunning new photography, but it has also been updated and rewritten with 20–25 percent new material. New information will cover the latest developments in baby and childcare, such as using sign language to communicate with your baby and progressive child-centered parenting tactics.

Gracie and Her Pets

Gracie and Her Pets
Author: Margaret L. Hunter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1909
Genre: Children's stories, American
ISBN: