Books published by publisher Parenting Press Incorporated

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. Matthew's mother has to go on a business trip, but he doesn't want to stay with the babysitter. Can the situation be resolved?

Caidrun is born into Alyafaleyn - Region of Harmonies - where golden spheres, heynim, float in the air. Their gentle chiming uphold the very world's existence. While the ability to control the chimes usually comes in adolescence, Caidrun pulls a huge mass of them to her at lethal speed before she is two. A young boy, Tamborel, shields her from their impact and is badly hurt. People decide she has to be protected from herself. Deprived of the chimes, she grows up tone-deaf and filled with rage. Finally, she scatters someone's heynim and runs off. Tamborel sets out to find her, and thereby hangs the rest of the tale. Chetwin regards this revised and expanded edition of the book as one of her finest efforts, and Tamborel as now on a par with her favorite hero, Gom.

As the largest Chinese immigrant community, Flushing was “discovered” and invested by many Chinese. They are here to reunite with family, raise their children and establish businesses and build a new immigrant society. However, many people only see what is in front of their eyes and see Flushing as how it is today. Limited by their view, they are not able to see the Flushing that was once flourishing. It is quite regretful that the new immigrants who want to begin a new life on this wonderful land won’t get to see the old Flushing.The name “New Amsterdam” made its first appearance in an official Dutch document in 1614. What’s the relationship between the Dutch and the establishment of Flushing? Why did they name it “Flushing”?The history of Flushing contributes to the important chapter of American history. The Flushing Remonstrance of 1657 was the first written document calling for religious freedom and later it became the blueprint of the Bill of Rights. For nearly 400 years, the history of Flushing represented the history of immigrants and their fight for their right to live and vote. It all started on Oct 10, 1645, with early Dutch and English colonists who built and self-governed in the Town of Flushing.The 10-episode documentary tells the stories of Flushing, from early 1600 to the 21st century, including stories of immigrants of Dutch, British, Japanese, Korean and Chinese descendants. The film crew closely worked with scriptwriter and host Paul Qiu, Assistant Library Manager of Queens Library at Flushing, and a renowned writer and poet, to produce a historical and vivid documentary based on archive, history books, census data, and real life of Flushing. The Episodes was aired weekly from August to October 2017 and was able to draw a large audience. It brought Chinese back to history where they live and changed the view and perception of Flushing for many Chinese immigrants. What you are reading now is the print edition of 10-episode documentary.

In Camomile and the Babies, Rabbit Brook Tales Volume 3, we find out that the Valley relies on a supply of camomile brought to the Valley by boat. However, this year an accident leads to the cargo sinking destroying the stock. The Council decides that an expedition has to be mounted to climb Peaked Rocks to search for the legendary Camomile Green. The journey through the foreboding Bluebell Wood; the climb up into the mountains; and the search for Camomile Green all bring dangers. A baby is about to be born at the renovated Dam Bottom Cottage and Tom Fluff has transformed Dam Bottom ready for his new family to enjoy. However, there is a surprise for everyone and the news cheers everyone up after the camomile disaster. Visitors make their way to see the new family and congratulate Tom on his work. To try to manage the visitors, Tom and Izzy, with Nan’s advice, decide to hold a carrot festival for all the Villagers so they can begin to enjoy the area again. Another celebration follows. What could possibly go wrong?

Let your imagination take you to a peaceful and isolated Valley, inhabited by families of rabbits, that lies somewhere in our dreams between England and Wales. Rabbit Brook Tales will take you through a cycle of seasons in the Valley. Volume 1 introduces the main characters and locations in the Valley and then describes the first celebration of the year, a daffodil race that will charm children and adults who wander into their imagination whenever they read. The Valley’s celebrations and adventures are never far from our minds.