An intriguing and practical look into the minds of children from 0-12, this colorful parenting book takes the browsable form of "Eyewitness Books for Grownups," devoting brief essays and colorful illustrations to each topic. Sample tips: that irritating "Mom! Mom! Mom!" derives from an evolutionary instinct which ensures that a child is cared for, and a 5 year old's cookie thievery may have more to do with a undeveloped moral compass than active disobedience. Happily, the book also includes many ideas for developmental activities (making pro/con lists to encourage decision-making in the early school years) and tantrum-busters (making a race out of getting dressed). A great resource for new parents and grandparents.

Did you know that children gain all sorts of amazing skills and qualities through play? For young children, play provides opportunities to develop fine and gross motor skills, communication skills, social skills, cognition and strong emotional bonds. With ideas and inspiration for parents of newborns through preteens, this resource is a wonderful reminder of the importance of play and how parents and teachers can provide rich opportunities for all children to develop physically, intellectually and emotionally.