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Baby Shower
by Lisa WheelerThis playful celebration of babies (and of the people waiting for them to arrive) is a preschool read-aloud delight and a perfect gift for parents-to-be.Babies here! Babies there! Babies raining everywhere!Falling faster by the hour. Look out! It's a baby shower! With rollicking rhyme and scrumptious, brimming pictures, this book is a joyous expression of babyhood. Bouncing babies, crawling babies, snuggling and babbling babies fill the bright and adorable pages of this ode that's sure to become a storytime favorite.
Baby Sign Language
by Karyn WarburtonBaby Sign Language is a collection of simple, easy to remember gestures which your baby can use to communicate with you until he/she has conquered the intricacies of spoken language. BABY SIGN LANGUAGE is a definitive guide written with the busy parent in mind. This practical, easy to read book contains clear, step by step instructions that will have you signing with your baby - in just a couple of hours! And with a dictionary containing over 200 sign suggestions, your baby will never be at a loss for words!
Baby Sign Language
by Sarah Christensen FuWhat's your baby thinking? You might be surprised. Babies have a lot to say, and they learn signs and gestures long before they are able to articulate themselves through speech. Inside Baby Sign Language discover through signing what your baby wants and needs, and also sign back to have a conversation of sorts, thus engaging in clear communication and establishing trust and understanding. Also, it just makes child rearing easier when you know what your baby is trying to say to you. Offers a foundation to establish communication between adult and child.Perfect for parents, caretakers, or anyone who wants to communicate with little learners.The DVD features an adorable family with a toddler and twin babies.Baby Sign Language is a great resource for adults who want to encourage communication with the babies in their lives.
Baby Sign Language Basics: Early Communication for Hearing Babies and Toddlers, 3rd Edition
by Monta Z. BriantNow includes streaming video, additional tips, advice, and updated resources!Since 2004, Baby Sign Language Basics has introduced hundreds of thousands of parents and caregivers around the globe to the miracle of signing with their babies —and left them wanting more!Now, in this newly expanded edition, Monta Z. Briant provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions. Baby-specific signing techniques, songs, and games are also included to make learning fun and to quickly open up two-way communication. Parents will meet real signing families and learn how to make sign language a part of their everyday interactions with their children. Also included is a video signing dictionary featuring all the signs from the book. Just point and click, and see the sign you want to learn come alive!This is a must-have for all parents, grandparents, and anyone else who spends time with preverbal children. After all, what parent or caregiver doesn’t want to know what their baby is trying to tell them?
Baby Sign Language Songs & Games: 64 Fun Activities for Easy Everyday Learning
by Lane RebeloBuild language skills with 65 signing activities for babies and toddlers The best way to teach your little one sign language is to make it fun and engaging! This book is filled with easy songs and games that make practicing sign language a playful part of your daily routine with your baby.What sets this baby sign language book apart from the others:Baby sign language basics—Learn more about sign language for babies and toddlers, how it can help support your little one's overall language development, and how to get started with age- and stage-appropriate signs.Easy-to-follow exercises—Discover step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and helpful illustrations with every sign language activity.Learning through play—Teach your baby fundamental vocabulary words with silly songs like Baby Shark and fun games like Teddy Bear's Birthday.Sing, play, and bond with your little one as they develop sign language skills that will last a lifetime.
Baby Sign Language: More than 150 Signs Baby Can Use and Understand (Easy Peasy)
by Diane RyanTeach your baby how to communicate without words.Your baby has many wants and needs. Some you can figure out. Others need a little more patience. While your baby learns to make their requests verbally, you can teach them gestures and signs that will help bridge the gap of understanding. Baby Sign Language offers the tools and techniques you need to teach sign language to your baby.As a parent, you might have concerns about speech and language delays. Or you might be concerned that your baby hasn't started talking yet. Baby sign language is something that can promote early speech as well as speech development. This can be especially important for a baby diagnosed with autism or other language issues.This revised edition includes these features: • 150 illustrations of popular signs to teach your baby • An express program for quicker results • Games and activities to make signing more fun • Expert advice on speech and language developmentSigning with your baby not only results in a happier and less frustrated child, but research also shows that learning sign language could help a child speak earlier and develop a higher IQ.
Baby Signing Essentials
by Nancy CadjanStart "talking" with your baby today and discover what they're really trying to tell youWith the gift of sign language, you can communicate with your child as early as four to six months, reduce tantrums, build verbal language skills, and create a stronger bond than ever! Using trusted American Sign Language (ASL), Baby Signing Essentials is the go-to guide for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to create effective two-way communication. Designed to grow with your baby by covering physical, emotional, mental, and linguistic development at each age, this shows you how to start signing right from your baby's birth or later on. Featuring: 200 illustrated ASL signs (including 50 essential signs like MILK, MORE, and EAT) Easy-to-follow instructions to help you make each sign correctly Age-specific advice on working with infants, toddlers, and beyond Fun tips to incorporate signing into daily routines
Baby Signing For Dummies
by Jennifer WatsonHave you thought about signing with your baby or toddler? Parents and caregivers are discovering the benefits of using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with children long before they can speak. Some studies show that signing babies talk sooner, have larger vocabularies, and have fewer tantrums! Baby Signing For Dummies gives you the skills to connect in a meaningful way with your hearing baby or toddler. Packed with more than 150 illustrated signs, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide shows you how to use simple hand gestures and baby-specific signing techniques to start interacting with your baby. Every sign is accompanied by step-by-step directions and an illustration—from meeting and greeting, people, and mealtime signs to clothes, animals, outdoor signs, and, of course, bath time and bedtime. You’ll discover how to: Introduce signs to your baby Incorporate signing into daily life Make everyday events easier with signs Overcome stumbling blocks Decrease fussing and crying through signing Help your baby sign combinations of words Keep your baby safe with signing Get the whole family involved Find outside help (Web sites, videos, and signing schools and courses) Complete with illustrations of the entire ASL alphabet, signing dos and don’ts, and ten songs to sign along with, Baby Signing For Dummies is the key to enhancing communication with your child and increasing his/her intelligence in a simple, fun, and rewarding way!
Baby Signs: A Baby-Sized Introduction to Speaking with Sign Language
by Joy AllenLong before they're able to talk, babies have a whole lot to say! Widen their world with this delightful modern classic—a must-have for growing families and a perfect baby shower or new-baby gift. With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture. Studies show that babies who use sign language feel less frustrated, throw fewer tantrums, and often learn to talk more easily. Just point to a sign in the book, say the word while making the sign, and the baby will soon be signing. Communicating a wet diaper or a hungry belly, asking for help or saying "all done" becomes as easy as waving hello or good-bye. And these are just a few of the thirteen signs inside this small and adorably illustrated board book, perfect for little hands and minds to grasp.
Baby Sister
by Marilyn SachsFifteen-year-old Penny enjoys living in the shadow of her idolized older sister, who is quirky, self-centered, impossible, and loved by everyone. Penny has a real struggle trying to find her niche in life. She hates school, feels she has no friends, and is only interested in sewing. Then her older sister goes away to school, and Penny starts to change.
Baby Sleep Solutions: Finding Your Own Way to Easy Evenings and Peaceful Nights
by Netmums Hollie SmithBABY SLEEP SOLUTIONS addresses one of the most vexing areas that any parent can face - trying to get their baby to go to sleep easily and to sleep for longer periods as they get older. There's no such thing as a 'one-size-fits-all' theory and BABY SLEEP SOLUTIONS will provide readers with information about the many different approaches that can help a child get a good night's sleep, from controlled crying methods, through gentler methods such as fading, to the baby-led approach of co-sleeping. The book weighs up the pros and cons of each, and most importantly helps parents to decide which method will best suit them and their child. With chapters on each phase of a baby's life until the age of two, this book is the only book on sleep a new parent should need.
Baby Sleep Solutions: Finding Your Own Way to Easy Evenings and Peaceful Nights
by Netmums Hollie SmithBABY SLEEP SOLUTIONS addresses one of the most vexing areas that any parent can face - trying to get their baby to go to sleep easily and to sleep for longer periods as they get older. There's no such thing as a 'one-size-fits-all' theory and BABY SLEEP SOLUTIONS will provide readers with information about the many different approaches that can help a child get a good night's sleep, from controlled crying methods, through gentler methods such as fading, to the baby-led approach of co-sleeping. The book weighs up the pros and cons of each, and most importantly helps parents to decide which method will best suit them and their child. With chapters on each phase of a baby's life until the age of two, this book is the only book on sleep a new parent should need.
Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days: The Fastest Fix for Sleepless Nights
by Violet Giannone R.N.Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days is the fastest, most effective method for sleep training your child and achieving long-term sleep success. Many babies are not naturally good sleepers—but they can be! From the founder of the Sleep, Baby, Sleep® baby sleep training program, Violet Giannone, comes Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days—a straightforward, 7-day program proven to help your child sleep better, quickly and successfully. In Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days, Violet narrows down exactly how to: prepare your child for sleep training, initiate the sleep training process, and ensure that good sleep habits continue after sleep training. Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days offers the support and guidance you need to confidently sleep train your child, including: A clear 7-day plan outlining what to do each day to help your child sleep better within one week. Before and after guidance to prepare you for the week of sleep training and set you up for success afterwards. Troubleshooting support that offers specific advice for course correcting if your baby has a sleep setback. If you're taking on the tough job of sleep training your child, you want it to work. Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days delivers what you need to confidently sleep train your child and start seeing results in one week.
Baby Sleeps Tonight: Your Infant Sleeping Through the Night by 9 Weeks (Yes, Really!)
by Shari MezrahThe Baby Sleeps Tonight offers a concise, pocket-sized guide packed with simple effective solutions that rely on a proven model of sleeping success. Sleep schedule specialist Shari Mezrah outlines quick and specific instructions to teach anyone, no matter how sleep deprived, how to create order and happiness in their household by getting baby to sleep through the night by nine weeks. The secret to the plan is the practical and progressive schedule that the author developed and has been teaching for over 10 years, and the easy to understand schedules, checklists, and helpful tips aimed at every stage of development for the first year and beyond. Planning for predictable happiness using The Baby Sleeps Tonight system helps new parents regain control over their lives, guiding them through the thorny problem of sleep schedules all the way from prebirth through the toddler years and ensuring that baby--and the whole family--sleeps tonight.
Baby Smarts: Games for Playing and Learning
by Jackie SillbergDid you know?A baby's brain is 250% more active than that of an adult.* The networking of the brain's synapses is nearly complete after the first 3 years of life.* Giving your baby stimulating experiences encourages brain development that will prepare your baby for successful learning in the future.Filled with developmental games based on the latest brain research, Baby Smarts helps you build your baby's brain power, one activity at a time!Baby Smarts is divided into four chapters, each representing a three-month period. Each chapter begins with a chart that helps teachers and parents anticipate the typical developmental milestones for that age. The corresponding games and activities develop and reinforce the skills babies need to reach those milestones. Each activity in Baby Smarts uses common materials--there's no need for expensive toys or props. Every activity in Baby Smarts builds the foundation for future learning!
Baby Sounds
by Joy AllenA baby-sized introduction to sounds we hear every day, and a delightful companion to Baby Signs Long before they can speak, babies are listening. And with this book of fourteen everyday sounds, babies and toddlers are encouraged to interact with parents, caregivers, and the noisy world around them in ways that widen their sensory awareness and expand their vocabulary. From a tweeting bird to clanging pots, a beeping phone to honking cars, the splash! of water to the sound of a kiss--mmmwah!--this book is full of the sounds that fill a baby's day. Perfect for little hands to grasp, this is a delightful stand-alone or a lovely companion to Baby Signs.
Baby Squeaks (Baby Animals)
by Anne HunterA baby mouse says their first word, and their second, and then many, many more in this hilarious and relatable parenting moment by Geisel Honoree Anne Hunter. Baby mouse has learned to squeak. And now it&’s squeak, squeak, squeak all day long. Baby chats with new friends and old friends, big friends and little friends, and sometimes just chats with no one at all. Poor Mama needs a break . . . but when Baby wanders off, Mama knows what to do: follow the squeaks! Little readers will love this chatty baby mouse, and big readers will find Mama&’s reactions very familiar . . . Anne Hunter&’s delicate and lovely illustrations highlight the humor in this delightfully funny tale.
Baby Surprise for the Doctor Prince
by Robin GiannaTheir royal bundle of joy! Two months after her breathtaking night with Prince Enzo Affini, nurse Aubrey Henderson arrives in Venice to discover he's her new boss. And even more shocking? The news she's carrying his royal baby! Guarded doctor Enzo has long protected his legacy-and his heart. He's determined not to trust his attraction to irresistible, spirited Aubrey. But as their baby grows, so, too, does their undeniable connection...and a longing for a happy-ever-after that neither can deny!
Baby Surprise in Costa Rica (Dream Destinations #2)
by Sophie PembrokeEscape to the Costa Rican rain forest where the consequence of a steamy fling is revealed… Find out what happens in the latest Dream Destinations story by Sophie Pembroke. One hot week…with consequences! The heat of the Costa Rican rain forest is nothing compared to the memories of Jenny&’s steamy fling with former Hollywood heartthrob Liam. But now she has to break the news to him—she&’s pregnant! Liam is blindsided by Jenny&’s revelation—he has spent the last few years guarding his heart. Now, with nowhere to run, they must decide on their future together and not be distracted by their chemistry…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Dream DestinationsBook 1: Their Icelandic Marriage ReunionBook 2: Baby Surprise in Costa Rica
Baby Talk: A Guide to Using Basic Sign Language to Communicate with Your Baby
by Monica BeyerJump-start language and learning skills with this simple and elegant guide to using sign language to communicate with your preverbal baby. Imagine averting a tantrum because your baby was able to communicate her desire for a favorite toy without tears, or simply sharing in your baby's wonderment at the sight of a bird on a tree-before he has even uttered his first word! Generally, children do not develop the motor skills necessary to speak until they are two, and yet they are able to communicate using sign language as early as six months. Written by an experienced signer and a mother of three, this illustrated step-by-step guide will allow readers to join the ranks of parents around the world who experience the rich rewards of communicating with their preverbal babies by using sign language. Studies have shown that babies who are taught to use signs to express themselves before they can actually speak are more contented because they can communicate their basic needs (and ideas!) and also are more skilled at speaking once they begin to acquire language. Full of practical tips, real anecdotes, and straightforward diagrams of more than sixty basic American Sign Language signs, Baby Talk is the essential baby-signing handbook for parents, relatives, and caregivers-and their babies, who are just a little too young to express themselves verbally. .
Baby Teeth: A Novel
by Zoje Stage<P><P>A battle of wills between mother and daughter reveals the frailty and falsehood of familial bonds in award-winning playwright and filmmaker Zoje Stage’s tense novel of psychological suspense, Baby Teeth. <P><P>Afflicted with a chronic debilitating condition, Suzette Jensen knew having children would wreak havoc on her already fragile body. Nevertheless, she brought Hanna into the world, pleased and proud to start a family with her husband Alex. Estranged from her own mother, Suzette is determined to raise her beautiful daughter with the love, care, and support she was denied. <P><P>But Hanna proves to be a difficult child. Now seven-years-old, she has yet to utter a word, despite being able to read and write. Defiant and anti-social, she refuses to behave in kindergarten classes, forcing Suzette to homeschool her. Resentful of her mother’s rules and attentions, Hanna lashes out in anger, becoming more aggressive every day. The only time Hanna is truly happy is when she’s with her father. To Alex, she’s willful and precocious but otherwise the perfect little girl, doing what she’s told. <P><P>Suzette knows her clever and manipulative daughter doesn’t love her. She can see the hatred and jealousy in her eyes. And as Hanna’s subtle acts of cruelty threaten to tear her and Alex apart, Suzette fears her very life may be in grave danger…
Baby Teeth: The emotional, thought-provoking novel about motherhood, secrets and lies
by Celia Silvani'Truly unnerving' Jane Bailey'I raced through it in little more than a single session' 5* Reader ReviewThey said a mother knows best and I believed them. Was I wrong?It is supposed to be a dream. James and I have been trying for years. But now it is starting to feel like a nightmare.Doctors don't ask questions, or care about how you're feeling. They just tell you what to do. They never listen.Mam and James don't understand either. James thinks I'm being anxious and Mam says it'll pass. It always does. That's what she did when Dad died.I've never felt more alone. Or scared.Then I joined an online group for mothers. A sisterhood, really. They might be on a screen, but sometimes it feels like they know me better than James. They listen, they care. It's all I could have asked for.Until the worst happens and I see them for who they are. But if I leave, what if they come for me next?Readers are loving Baby Teeth'Propulsive' Chris Bridges 'A compelling read' 5* Reader Review'Horribly relatable' Lucy Ayrton'It is dark and intense and such a fabulous read' 5* Reader Review*Trigger Warning: This book contains discussions and references to pregnancy and infertility. There is also a scene of pregnancy loss*
Baby Teeth: The emotional, thought-provoking novel about motherhood, secrets and lies
by Celia Silvani'Truly unnerving' Jane Bailey'I raced through it in little more than a single session' 5* Reader ReviewThey said a mother knows best and I believed them. Was I wrong?It is supposed to be a dream. James and I have been trying for years. But now it is starting to feel like a nightmare.Doctors don't ask questions, or care about how you're feeling. They just tell you what to do. They never listen.Mam and James don't understand either. James thinks I'm being anxious and Mam says it'll pass. It always does. That's what she did when Dad died.I've never felt more alone. Or scared.Then I joined an online group for mothers. A sisterhood, really. They might be on a screen, but sometimes it feels like they know me better than James. They listen, they care. It's all I could have asked for.Until the worst happens and I see them for who they are. But if I leave, what if they come for me next?Readers are loving Baby Teeth'Propulsive' Chris Bridges 'A compelling read' 5* Reader Review'Horribly relatable' Lucy Ayrton'It is dark and intense and such a fabulous read' 5* Reader Review*Trigger Warning: This book contains discussions and references to pregnancy and infertility. There is also a scene of pregnancy loss*
Baby Teeth: The emotional, thought-provoking novel about motherhood, secrets and lies
by Celia Silvani'Truly unnerving' Jane Bailey'I raced through it in little more than a single session' 5* Reader ReviewThey said a mother knows best and I believed them. Was I wrong?It is supposed to be a dream. James and I have been trying for years. But now it is starting to feel like a nightmare.Doctors don't ask questions, or care about how you're feeling. They just tell you what to do. They never listen.Mam and James don't understand either. James thinks I'm being anxious and Mam says it'll pass. It always does. That's what she did when Dad died.I've never felt more alone. Or scared.Then I joined an online group for mothers. A sisterhood, really. They might be on a screen, but sometimes it feels like they know me better than James. They listen, they care. It's all I could have asked for.Until the worst happens and I see them for who they are. But if I leave, what if they come for me next?Readers are loving Baby Teeth'Propulsive' Chris Bridges 'A compelling read' 5* Reader Review'Horribly relatable' Lucy Ayrton'It is dark and intense and such a fabulous read' 5* Reader Review*Trigger Warning: This book contains discussions and references to pregnancy and infertility. There is also a scene of pregnancy loss*
Baby Times: 24 Handmade Treasures for Baby & Mom
by Abbey Lane QuiltsGet ready to celebrate a new bundle of joy with this charming collection of projects—including quilts, soft toys, and gifts—for babies and new moms. In Baby Times, the crafty designers behind Abbey Lane Quilts share 24 baby projects that are perfect for party time, playtime, quiet time, or go time. Marcea Owen and Janice Liljenquist use fresh, modern fabrics to create quilts, bibs, diaper bags, soft toys, and so much more. The detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions allow you to choose from a variety of unique colorways, embellishments, and skill levels. You can also get creative with coordinating projects to make great gift sets—and get more “oohs” and “aahs” at every baby shower!