Infants Books

I would give this beautiful book 20 stars if I could. It is truly one of the most moving works --for children OR adults-- that I have ever read. It centers around an exceptionally kind woman, a widow, who lives near Notre Dame cathedral. The angels and gargoyles who decorate the cathedral test her goodness by sending a hideously ugly and disobedient child to her doorstep. The angels bet that she will love him no matter what, the gargoyles wager that she will not. Good Griselle is most sorely tested, especially when a gargoyle disguised as her late husband forces her to choose between him and the child she has grown to cherish. But virtue triumphs in the magnificent conclusion. This is a haunting, unforgettable tale of unconditional love and unselfishness that will leave tears in your eyes.

Beautiful illustrations and a well told story make for a delightful read.

I've known several people who've tried various sleeping methods and techniques for their infants and many were unsuccessful. I picked up this book and read it while I was pregnant. It gives advice for ensuring your baby sleeps through the night as soon as he/she is ready to BUT the habits you instill in your infant need to start from the very beginning. So, I followed this book very carefully and my son had excellent sleeping habits and slept through the night in just a couple of months. I highly recommend this book- it's a sane and kind way to approach your baby's sleep habits (while helping to preserve your sanity as well!). Plus, it's really a funny book that is enjoyable to read.

I wanted alternatives to teaching my babies to sleep on their own. I didn't like the Cry-it-out method. I didn't like going in every 5/10/15 minutes to soothe them. So, I tried the No Cry Sleep Solution. I liked the idea behind it, but it sure wasn't taking as little as 2 weeks, like suggested. Then, I tried THIS little gem. It's peppered with adorable illustrations and great tips. It's not a huge book, but just long enough to convey it's messages. Especially to an exhausted parent who doesn't want to take a lot of time to read a long-winded book. I LOVED this method of teaching my kids to sleep alone and self-soothe. I now have a 3 1/2 year old and a 2 year old, both of whom have been sleeping through the night since before they were 1 year old. Thank you Charlotte Preston!

As with "B Karem", I must admit to a bit of nepotism in my accolades for this book. However, my great-aunt Chris brought back to me a clearer version of the hazy childhood memories of my great-Grandma Karem. Yes, I remember the blue sweater. And how she always wore her hair in those two braids up on her head, but let them down at bedtime. One of my favorite parts of the book is how the author captures the subtle, poetic flavor of the Arabic language when Gram tells Rafe "sachtine" (usually followed by "yu ulbe"). What does it mean ? You'll have to read the book. . .

I admit to a certain amount of bias as we're talking about a story written by a member of my family about a member of my family.

But, my Aunt Chris really got it right. I bought it and read it to my kids and my three-year-old gets a delightful kick out of it.

May your children enjoy it as much as my own.

This is a very readable, well-researched pregnancy guide. I read it through from cover to cover, and then used it also as a reference. The factor that distinguishes it from other pregnancy guides is that it contains numerous actual photographs of parents & babies. It is also much less scary and alarmist than some of the more popular guides. It may be a little out of date compared to some of the more popular guides that are updated regularly, but it is nonetheless well worth getting your hands on.

This is a very readable, well-researched pregnancy guide. I read it through from cover to cover, and then used it also as a reference. The factor that distinguishes it from other pregnancy guides is that it contains numerous actual photographs of parents & babies. It is also much less scary and alarmist than some of the more popular guides. It may be a little out of date compared to some of the more popular guides that are updated regularly, but it is nonetheless well worth getting your hands on.

I disagree with the review from the School Library Journal. This book has a wonderful plot! I fear that we tend to neglect good literature as we try to compete with television and the internet by preferring books with "excitement." Gravity has a rich inner life as he attempts to rationalize his situation with his humans and eventually makes the decision to leave them. His pride gets in the way of his life on the street. (This is beautifully illustrated in the scene in which Gravity relinquishes a cardboard box to a cat known as The Bum. Even though Gravity was the victor in the tussle over the box, he would rather get soaked in the rainstorm than be recognized.) I am using this book with my
second grade reading students and all of them are drawn into the story, as most of them are familiar with how it feels to have a new baby in the house. They care about what happens to Gravity and are delighted that he and the baby discover a special (and SECRET) bond. My students can explore the prose used to describe feelings and thoughts, something too often missing in books that are heavy on action and adventure. This book is rated as "baby to preschool," and I disagree with this as well. This is a solidly early elementary book and depending on the reader's ability, I would use it up to fourth grade. The only things that may require explanation are some of the more dated references to washing diapers and getting meat from a butcher shop. I highly recommend it as a book for second grade, as a longer story that is a bridge to chapter books. At fifty years old, it's still a great story. (By the way, the pencil sketch drawings illustrating the original are far superior, and encourage the reader to visualize Gravity and his environment.)

I read this book over 1000 times when I was little, and I really miss it because it disappeared in about 1978. But there is never a dull moment inside.

This is a delightful book enjoyable for both young children and adults. The photographer presents the 19 babies in similar poses at intervals during their first year of life. It is great to see the diverse selection of babies go through the same developmental stages.

This is my 9-month old little girl's favorite book - she kisses each baby as I turn the page. She knows exactly where I keep the book and pulls it out for me to read her. And the joy in her face each time she see a new page is wonderful! It's fun to look at how each baby has changed over the course of a year. My husband, friends, etc. that pick up our copy of the book have fun doing that - its for all ages I guess! It is great reading time for both of us. I just ordered Penny's other 2 books and can't wait for them to come. Thank you for wiring this book.

My children absolutely loved this book. They related to it far differently than any other of the myriad books with photos of babies that I bought.

1. My children are adopted, and so I was always on the lookout for books that had photos of children that looked like them, and generally had some variety. This book had a healthy/representative mix of children -- close to that of the actual population in the U.S. -- not just a token here or there.

2. The photos are wonderful. The variety is wonderful -- babies eating, sleeping, holding a Daddy's finger (my favorite).

3. I think that one of the things that was most appealing is that the children could actually relate to the idea of growing and changing.

4. The format is great -- not too heavy or stiff like some board books.

In short, I think that this book offered something unique, and it is extremely disappointing as well as bewildering that it is not still in print.

My boys, ages 4 and 1, both love this book more than all others in their huge collection! It's so simple yet so interesting to them---showing with clear photographs the stages a baby goes through during the first year. They love it when on the last pages the babies are walking---we all yell together---THEY TURNED INTO BIG BOYS NOW! Get this book if you can---it's wonderful!

This excellent resource is very comprehensive for infant development. It covers a wide variety of topics such as: Assessment, alternate perspecitves of cognitive development and social/emotional development, interventions, risk factors and current issues. It includes a review of the literature from the significant contributions in this field of study. I used it for research and details on my thesis!! I would recommend it to those who are serious about studying the details of infant development. Osofsky has a vast knowledge of concepts and issues in this area.

A marvelous collection of well-written articles that focus on understanding the inner world of infants. The issues discussed represent a range of topics related to infancy. Each chapter stands alone. The authors are well-resected scholars in their respective fields. This book has been a reference I've used over many years. A great resource for parents and scholars.

This book was so thourough, covering everything from risk and protective factors, to intervention, assessment and psychopathology. I especially like the breakdown in the end of the cross-disciplinary training in infant mental health. Also the chapter on Early Chilhood Policy: Implications for mental health policy. We cannot look at children in isolated pockets of health. This book speaks to every step forward that we need to take to serve the social-emotional health of our children.

This book represents a comprehensive discussion of factors that influence the social and emotional health of very young children, when it goes well and when it goes awry. Many of the chapters deal with specific disorders of infancy and early childhood and with intervention techniques. It is essential reading for graduate students as well as professionals interested in infant/toddler mental health.

Every multiples parent has a different story and this book gives seven different perspectives. VERY practical advice from pregnancy to feedings to sleep (or lack thereof). It was the only book that I really read and continue to use as reference, as a mom to 10-month old identical girls.

I have to say that I read so many books while I was pregnant with my twins, but so many of them are pedantic, focusing on medical issues or issues that did not seem to apply to me and my family. What I loved about this book was the fact that all 7 writers had different experiences and all of them had their own ways of dealing with everything from childcare to what stuff to buy. The fact that I got so many points of view from so many obviously different women allowed me to make choices that made sense for me and my family. I would recommend this book to anyone who is about to have twins or who is already immersed in that first wonderful year of parenting twins. GREAT BUY!!!