Child Development Resources
2020
Picture Books
Stormy
by Guojing
A gorgeous and moving wordless picture book about a lonely stray dog that is befriended by a kind woman. The strong emotional connection between dog and human is touching and relatable.
Bruno, the Standing Cat
by Nadine Robert
Peter opens a box to find Bruno, a cat who is standing up on two legs. It is very odd. Bruno refuses to engage in any catlike behavior. But Peter likes Bruno, and so they become friends.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
A celebration of the love between a father and a daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood seen through the eyes of a young girl on the back of her Papi’s motorcycle.
Saturday
by Oge Mora
A warm and tender story about a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.
Because
by Mo Willems
Beloved author Mo Willems composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage.
Camp Tiger
by Susan Choi
A talking tiger approaches a family during their annual end-of-summer camping trip and is befriended by the youngest, a boy who does not feel ready for first grade.
Child Development
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder
edited by Petra Kern & Marcia Humpal
This book offers an understanding of music therapy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and includes interventions, diagnostic criteria, managing sensory processing issues, inclusion, and advocacy.
Mother is a Verb
by Sarah Knott
Knott investigates how mothering has changed over time and cultures from those of Cree and Ojibwe women to tenant farmers in Appalachia; from slaves on American plantations to tenement dwellers in NYC and London’s East End.
Developing Social Competency
in Young Children
by Christine A. Schmidt
This book examines the role of the adult in designing the environment and using intentional strategies to maximize a child’s success. After each skill discussed, there are educational tips and strategies for everyday use.
