From the category archives:
Diarrhea and vomiting have been far too frequent since our move to China that I find Dr. Charlotte Cowan’s “The Moose with Loose Poops” a useful book to read with my toddler.
A board-certified fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a mother and a former English teacher, Dr. Cowan
“offers a clear and childfriendly explanation of gastroenteritis…she captures the [...]
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Waiting for Prince Charming to ride up on his white horse and make you happy? Don’t waste your time. You hold the reins of your own happiness.
We women have all the power, knowledge and confidence necessary to create the life we want – without relying on a man to do it for us. We just [...]
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“Sam Feels Better Now” is a book that introduces the first stage of trauma therapy for children ages 4-10. Written by a professional counsellor and chlid therapist, “Sam Feels Better Now” uses drawings, play and story telling to help a child express their feelings and difficulties right after a traumatic event.
To be used with a [...]
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When my toddler’s included trucks as well as trains, I knew I needed a book to help me with the vocabulary for this traditionally male territory. Not knowing if I may need to know about other types of transport, I was glad I found this bumper book!
Recommended for ages 9-12, this hardcover 150 page reference contains more than 400 [...]
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Instead of Lonely Planet, we got this travel guide for China as we wanted “great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life”. Heck, we are going to live in this country, best to see what everyday life is like, right?
A partnership with the Discovery Channel, this guide promises to be:
everything you’ll ever need [...]
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I first read the condensed version of this book in the “Book in Review” section of Reader’s Digest. A couple of years later, I stumbled upon the hardcover copy and bought it. The book, unfortunately, stayed in my box a couple more years.
I found the book again while in the university and couldn’t get past [...]
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I got this book from a McGraw-Hill voucher I received from a dear friend who knew that I’m crazy over books In the spirit of a healthful diet for my toddler, I was attracted by the tagline:
How to Plan, Prepare & Pack Stress-Free Meals Kids Will Love
Unlike other how-to books, this one is [...]
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When I read that Christopher Reeve became completely paralyzed after he fell off a horse in 1995, I was shocked. Who wouldn’t be? After all, he was Superman. He could turn back time. He could bring Lois Lane back to life. He could freeze fire. He could fit 3 bad aliens into a thin sheet [...]
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