Child Development Resources

Spring 2019


Picture Books

Blue

Blue
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

In this heartfelt story of a boy and his dog, Seeger reflects on the many shades and emotions suggested by this color, while her acrylic-on-canvas paintings exhibit a range of styles.

Hello Lighthouse

Hello Lighthouse
by Sophie Blackall

2019’s Caldecott winner for Illustration uses an old-fashioned art style that is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story of a family living and working in a lighthouse.

Brings Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie

Bring Me Some Apples
and I'll Make You a Pie

by Robbin Gourley

This picture book biography tells the story of famous Chef Edna Lewis’s childhood growing on a Virginia farm. Five recipes are included!

Dreamers

Dreamers
by  Yuyi Morales

This year’s Pura Belpré winner for Illustrator, Yuyi Morales, recounts the challenges and wonders of living in a new country. The story is inspired by her own immigration experience.

You're Snug with Me

You're Snug with Me!
by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry

Using lyrical language and detailed drawings, this heartwarming tale is a tribute to the creatures of the Arctic. 

The Water Princess

The Water Princess
by Susan Verde and Peter H Reynolds

A fictional account that is based upon fashion model Georgie Badiel’s childhood in an African village, where women walk miles every day to fetch clean drinking water.


Child Development

Lets Talk Toddlers

Let's Talk Toddlers
by Marie L Masterson

Masterson sets the stage for understanding toddlers –who they really are and how to provide them with an environment that facilitates their desire and drive to learn as well as grow on their own terms.

70 Play Activities

70 Play Activities
by Lynne Kenney, Psy.D

This manual is packed with activities designed to improve thinking, self-regulation, learning, and behavior using worksheets, handouts, and guided scripts with step-by-step directions.

Tech Generation

Tech Generation
by Mike Brooks Ph.D and Jon Lasser, Ph.D

The authors guide parents in teaching their children how to reap the benefits of living in a digital world while also preventing its negative effects. They advocate a balanced approach to introducing technology combined with a strong parent-child relationship.