Books published by publisher Parenting Press Inc (US)

The titles in this attractive series of board books are charming beginner’s introductions to a feelings vocabulary. Each book contains rhymes that can be sung to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It . . .” and gives infants and toddlers a head start on the road to a healthy expression of feelings. This unique series fills a critical need in a most engaging way. The colorful illustrations and whimsical rhymes in this book encourage children to clap their hands and bang a pan if they’re happy.

Sometimes we feel with our bodies. We're warm or cold, sore or tired. Sometimes we feel with our hearts and minds. We're hurt when we're left out, happy when we get a hug, shy when we don't know anyone. This easy-to-read book helps children understand the difference between physical and emotional feelings. It uses situations typical of a child's life to describe emotions like excitement, shyness, guilt and jealousy. Says Karen Johnsen, author of The Trouble with Secrets, "If children learn to recognize their feelings when they are young, they gain a skill that will help them understand and cope with life as adults."

The titles in this attractive series of board books are charming beginner’s introductions to a feelings vocabulary. Each book contains rhymes that can be sung to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It . . .” and gives infants and toddlers a head start on the road to a healthy expression of feelings. This unique series fills a critical need in a most engaging way. Kids who are feeling silly are encouraged to work off their energy by jumping up and down and clowning around in this board book.

How can you explain death to a child? This uplifting story will help children who are confronting death. Meant to encourage discussion about death as a normal part of life, this book describes a young cancer patient who finds comfort in her friendship with a caterpillar. As the caterpillar prepares for transformation into a butterfly, the two share their fears and concerns about the unknown. ..". An indispensable tool for coping in the face of oncoming loss, " notes Earl A. Grollman, D.D., author of Talking about Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child. Now back in print in paperback as a result of hundreds of requests.