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Andrea Gulyas
Books For Special Ooccasions
I have run into situations where a nice book helped with understanding and learning about a certain situation. For example: new baby, going to school, family models, divorce etc. These books all touch upon topics that occur in our lives and may help our little ones understanding them better.
19 Gift Ideas for boys and girls
Who like books
Recommended for Age(s): 4 - adult
Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners [Hardcover]
This is a great book on teaching children social skills , manners and behavior.
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World
A cute book that teaches children to different traditions when it comes to losing your first tooth.
P.S. I Hate It Here!: Kids' Letters from Camp
This book is for any parent who has ever sent their child away to summer camp.
Very funny, REAL letters from children "stranded" at summer camps.
Never Talk to Strangers a Book About Personal Safety
I read this book to my children to teach them not to talk to strangers.
They enjoy the silly drawings of animals and learn to be aware of their environment.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
A perfect gift for graduates.
Llama Llama Misses Mama [Hardcover]
First day of preschool can be both exciting and scary without Mom there. Llama learns he loves both his mama and school too.
The Surprise Garden
A great book to illustrate the concept of planting seeds and watching vegetables harvest.
The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving [Spiral-bound]
This book is great to introduce children to the idea of giving and charity and inspire them to do the right thing.
Moving House (First Experiences Miniature ed)
This book helps parents explain the new experience of moving to young ones.
I Don't Want a Posh Dog
A fun and cool book on types of pets children desire to own.
I Wished for You: an Adoption Story
A beautifully written and illustrated book on the topic of adoption.
This book can help answers children's questions on how their families came about.
The Best Birthday Party Ever
This cute book details a young girl's grandiose birthday party planning wishes until she realizes that a modest party will suit her just fine too.
It's the journey that counts and not the destination.
Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss (Elf-Help Books for Kids) [Paperback]
This books can help children deal with and understand the phases of grief.
I turn to this book when a family member passes away to help my children cope with the loss and better understand their own feelings as well.
Oliver at the Window
This books can help children whose parents are going through a divorce and now find themselves living in two separate places.
The book addresses the concerns children going through such a phase may have.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money [Paperback]
A great book to introduce the concepts of money , banks and saving.
Compost Stew [Hardcover]
A cool book to teach children about composting. What goes in it and why we should do it.
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come (Picture Puffins) [Paperback]
Going to Kindergarten is a big step in a child's life. This book helps children cope with anxiety and first day jitters.
My son loves reading this and feels so ready for all the fun ahead of him in Kindergarten.
Mom Has Cancer! (Let's Talk about It (Barron)) [Paperback]
A book that tackles the fears of a young boy who finds out his Mom has cancer.
This book can help children get answers while it also gives advice to parents.
Mommy, Mama, and Me [Board book]
A sweet book about a toddler's day spent with two mommies.
A great illustration on what family means.
I like this book to illustrate to my daughter that not all families are created equal but what really matters most is to be loved.
