This book is created from parentsβ stories of successes and challenges shared on the GenParenting.com blog and from school-based parent trainings. It is designed to support culturally diverse parents of newborn through secondary school age children by developing effective parenting skills and literacy/academic activities as part of childrenβs play. Strategies are provided for successful communications, conflict resolution, extended support, school partnerships, and family recreation activities that promote the dynamic growth of children.
I Am HapaΒ encourages children to look within themselves and appreciate the various ethnicities that make each person special. The preschool book is written in English, Spanish, and Chinese. It celebrates the diversity of cultures in our communities and schools with delightful photos of multiracial children and their families.
It Starts with a Raindrop is a bilingual English and Spanish text. It is beautifully illustrated and celebrates the wonder of the water cycle. Children, ages 5-8, can gain a basic understanding of the water cycle when studying basic climate and environmental concepts relevant to all living things.
This is a charming story about Brandonβs many adjustments to becoming a big brother to twin baby sisters. Brandon shares how his twin baby sisters overcome lifeβs challenges during their first year as siblings. Brandon soon learns that having twin sisters is double trouble and twice the fun!
This is a delightful story about Brandon becoming a leader by teaching his twin sisters how to play happily together. When visiting the park, Brandonβs sisters learn how to talk to geese, play grocery store, ride a stage coach, swing, climb, slide, and discover nature. Brandon learns that having twin sisters is double trouble and twice the fun!
This is an adventuresome story about Brandon helping his twin toddler sisters learn how to participate cooperatively in a preschool toddler program. When attending school, Brandonβs sisters learn how to assemble puzzles, play musical instruments, play in the sand, and ride trikes. Brandon learns that having twin sisters is double trouble and twice the fun as they learn how to play with new school friends!
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