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Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction 109 reviews
David Sheff
Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008
Beautiful Boy
This is one of those books that you have to read if you love your kids.
Beautifully written from a father's point of view. On one hand it made me feel quite vulnerable because you don't really know what your kids are up to and you want to believe them no matter what. On the other hand it empowered me to be tougher and it reminded me to go on gut reaction and dig deeper into the lives of my own ...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition 58 reviews
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel
Workman Publishing Company, 2008
Love this book!
This is a great book for those new to pregancy and very helpful. It doesn't talk down to you! I read it all in one sitting and then broke up the sections by week. Great book an dresources
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer610 reviews
Harvey Karp
Bantam, 2003
GREAT BOOK
Seriously this book helped me more than I can describe. I'm in the military and just randomely picked this book up at one of our exchanges. When she was born I resorted to it on several occasions. I read it a lot and my husband couldn't figure out why I knew so much already. It teaches you MULTIPLE solutions to a crying baby!!
I PROMISE IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME MOM THIS BOOK IS MAJIC!!!
I ...
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Where the Wild Things Are 357 reviews
Maurice Sendak
Harper Collins, 1988
"And it was still Hot!"
The last line in this great book is "...and it was still hot", and it is!
I first read this book in a Children's Literature class in college (which was taught by our county's wonderful head Children's Librarian); I used it for my picture book presentation. I later over the next few years told it at different events as an "oral tradition" style presentation, which goes to show you how well it is ...
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy124 reviews
Mayo Clinic
Collins Living, 2004
Amazing book for first-time pregnancy
I recently found out that I was 6-weeks pregnant, and my first thought was, "What's the most informative book I can have to guide me through these 9 months?" I blindly stumbled on this book, and I am so relieved! Considering I forgot to ask my friends and family on advice for which books I should purchase and use as my bible, I (thank GOD) didn't buy What to Expect When Expecting, and instead, ...
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The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary34 reviews
Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster, 2004
Great little dictionary
I wanted a dictionary that would be a great size to have by my side while I read books, in case I need to look up a word. This dictionary fits the bill perfectly. About the size of a mass market paperback, this dictionary is easy to hold and look through, compared to a larger, more unwieldy dictionary. I have only had a word or two that I could not find in it so far...and there are many other ...
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On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep (On Becoming. . .) 187 reviews
Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
Parent-Wise Solutions, Inc., 2006
Most useful sleep book
Every day that my child did not sleep through the night after reaching 12-13 pounds, I bought another book with sleep advice. This is the fifth and final book that I bought. Every friend I recommend it to is incredibly grateful and I am forever grateful to the friend who recommended it to me.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!2176 reviews
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Amazing Book, Period.
What ppl don't understand is that you're never supposed to actually take things you read in books like this literally. If he says a certain investment is smart, or he made money a certain way, do your research and see if its right for you. Just like any book, the specific examples used are not as important as the message behind the book. I read all the criticisms of Robert Kiyosaki online, (just ...
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Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days33 reviews
Dr. Kevin Leman
Revell, 2008
What A Difference
I recently saw Dr. Kevin Leman on Fox and Friends and I immediately went out and bought Have A New Kid By Friday. After reading this book, the whole atmosphere in my house has changed. I used to have kids who were disrespectful, and mouthy, but now I have kids who listen to me-- I almost fell over the other day when my son asked me what he could do to help.
I liked the book so much that I am ...
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night671 reviews
Elizabeth Pantley, William Sears
McGraw-Hill, 2002
It works!!!
I bought this book because I was exhausted and about 650 people had given it positive reviews. It actually does work!!! Within 12 days, my son was sleeping through the night, and I re-entered the world of functioning, thinking human beings!! Pantley has taken a very scientific approach to developing this method, and it shows. It seems to be geared more toward co-sleeping families, but she ...
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Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years95 reviews
Jim Fay, Charles Fay
Love & Logic Press, 2002
excellent service and condition
The book I ordered came in a quick manner and was in great condition. Thankyou..
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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons426 reviews
Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, ...
Fireside, 1986
Worth the purchase!
After seeing that this book had the most positive reviews, I took a chance and bought this for my 3.5 year old son.
Presently, we are at lesson 52 and my son can successfully read 5-sentence stories with CVC words and even 6 letter words such as kitten.
As a preschool teacher, I was a bit worried that I was not following DAP (developmentally appropriate practices) since teaching reading is ...
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Guess How Much I Love You288 reviews
Sam McBratney
Candlewick, 1996
This Book Makes Me Smile
I love this story. I find myself smiling and getting that warm, fuzzy feeling as the father rabbit and son exchange conversation about how much they love each other, each one topping the other's love.
This is one of the first books that I bought for my son because it tells of the boundless love that a parent has for their children. Truly, one of the sweetest children's books ever written.
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven1597 reviews
Mitch Albom
Hyperion, 2003
A Fan for Life
This is the mainstream style readers love to read and writers love to achieve. No critique needed. I'll just say I'll buy every single book this author writes from now on. Mr. Albom never disappoints.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven is genius. Jealousy and professional criticism aside, the readers needs to decide for themselves.
I did, and I loved it.
Wolfe
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Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons107 reviews
Tim Russert
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
Tim Russert was a very special man.
Tim Russert was a very humble, everyday man who serves as a role model for young men in his professional and personal life. Great book.
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Hatchet1145 reviews
Gary Paulsen
Aladdin, 2006
Paint with Words
Gary Paulsen "paints with words" as he writes a descriptive story about a fifteen year old boy contending with his parent's divorce. This book is rivoting. The reader wants to read on as a young boy learns through discovery about how to survive in the Canadian wildernes. I read this book to my students and they were lined up in the library to check out Gary Paulsen books. Gary Paulsen writes ...
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Baby 411, Third Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and ...42 reviews
Denise Fields, Ari Brown
Windsor Peak Press, 2007
A must have for new parents
I had the 2nd edition of this book. This was my bible for the few months before and after my daughter was born. It's funny, esay to read, and made me feel prepared (well as much as you can feel prepared for a newborn baby.)
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The Five Love Languages of Children55 reviews
Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell
Northfield Publishing, 1997
wonderful
A terrific book for all families. You will use this info again and again, not only with your children, but your spouse, family, and yourself.
Very good basic info on how to read your child (or anyone really) and provide the love they need.
I love this book and refer to it often.
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Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)164 reviews
Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay
Pinon Press, 2006
An Outstanding Book For Every Parent
This a an outstanding book for parents to learn those parenting skills necessary to raise happy and healthy children. Another must-read for parents is Bully-Proofing Children: A Practical, Hands-On Guide to Stop Bullyingwhich is about raising empowering children who will never become victims or bullies.
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The Color of Water 10th Anniversary Edition21 reviews
James McBride
Riverhead Trade, 2006
inspirational
loved this book. my son is also bi-racial. i was born in 1956 and could really relate and re-read the book with my son. he never experienced most of the things in the book so it was an incredible sharing and bonding experience for us and it opened a whole new dialogue with his dad who's family originated in north carolina. great read for all parents and children. truly enlightening
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