Child Development Resources
Fall 2018
Picture Books
Wolf in the Snow
by Matthew Cordell
A 2018 Caldecott award winner and beautiful wordless picture book about a little girl and a wolf who help each other find their way home in the snow.
The Field
by Baptiste Paul
illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara
Written in English and Creole, this picture book highlights the universal themes of teamwork, diversity, and acceptance through children forming teams, building a pitch, and playing a joyous game of soccer.
Hello Hello
by Brendan Wenzel
Wenzel’s joyous, rhythmic text and cheerful art encourages readers to delight in nature's infinite differences and to look for its astonishing similarities.
Shark Lady
by Jess Keating
illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
The true story of how a visit to an aquarium as a child inspired Eugenie Clark to become the ocean's most fearless scientist.
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets
by Hena Khan
illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
In simple rhyming text, this stunning picture book explores and connects shapes and the traditions of the Muslim world.
Who Eats What?
by Patricia Lauber
illustrated by Holly Keller
This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title explains the concept of how plants, animals, and humans are linked through the food chain.
Snail Mail
by Samantha Berger
illustrated by Julia Patton
Berger's playful story about how "Snail Mail" worked encourages kids to approach life with determination and wonder. A delightful celebration of America's beauty and the power of a simple handwritten letter.
Unplugged
by Steve Antony
From the creator of the popular Mr. Panda series comes an amusing picture book about the fun you can have when you unplug and explore the real world outdoors.
Bird Builds a Nest
by Martin Jenkins
illustrated by Richard Jones
Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this engaging story introduces physical forces to very young readers. A final spread with simple questions promotes thoughtful discussion.
Child Development
How to Raise Kind Kids
by Thomas Lickona
Lickona shares the vital tools needed to bring peace and foster cooperation at home by combining kindness with other essential virtues--like courage, self-control, respect, and gratitude.
Inspiring Wonder, Awe, and Empathy
by Deborah L. Schein
Schien offers a series of thoughtful practices for childcare providers to nurture a child's spiritual development through a system of love, attachment, wonder, joy, awe, and pro-social behaviors.
Teaching in the Digital Age
for Preschool and Kindergarten
by Brian Puerling
This book will enable educators to know when, how, and why to use technology and media with young children across multiple subjects. It includes QR codes linked to videos and reproducible forms.
Guidance for Every Child
by Daniel Gartrell
Gartrell examines contemporary brain research on toxic stress and its effect on executive function, self-regulation, and children's behavior. It contains tools and strategies for reducing stress and for positive brain development.
Preschool Clues
by Angela C. Santomero & Deborah Reber
The creator of Blue's Clues and Super Why!, breaks down the vision behind her shows (educating and inspiring kids) into strategies that parents and educators can implement to set their preschoolers up for success.
Choose Your Words
by Carol Garhart Mooney
Mooney discusses how adults should talk to children to help them know what is expected of them and to understand their world, including cultural responsiveness and the effect of media on children.
Teaching STEM Literacy
by Juliana Texley & Ruth M. Ruud
This book contains 12 developmentally appropriate units for three-dimensional STEM learning using the 5E framework and children’s literature. It makes STEM easy for any teacher or caregiver.
How to Talk to Children About Art
by Françoise Barbe-Gall
A valuable resource for adults who want children to love and understand art. It provides tips for making any visit to a museum with children a success, offering a great primer or refresher course on art history.
Hot Skills
by Steffan Saifer
Saifer helps teachers develop young learners' higher-order thinking skills (HOT Skills), which are key to success in school and life. He includes activities and examples of teachers teaching HOT skills.
