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Tinkering: Kids Learn by Making Things
by Curt GabrielsonAfter-school and out-of-school programs--as well as home schooling--have been growing steadily for nearly a decade, but instructors are still searching for high-interest content that ties into science standards without the rigidity of current classroom canon. The author draws on more than 20 years of experience doing hands-on science to facilitate tinkering: learning science while fooling around with real things. In this book, you'll learn: Tinkering techniques in key science areas How to let kids learn science with hands-on tinkering Engaging techniques for science learning at home, in school, or at a makerspace or library Step-by-step instructions for activities that don't end with a single project, but that provide many paths for "tinkering forward".
Tinkers
by Paul HardingAn old man lies dying. As time collapses into memory, he travels deep into his past where he is reunited with his father and relives the wonder and pain of his impoverished New England youth. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, Tinkers is an elegiac meditation on love, loss, and the fierce beauty of nature. Paul Harding has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and teaches creative writing at Harvard. He lives in Georgetown, Massachusetts.
Tiny Blessings For Bedtime
by Amy Parker Sarah WalshSweet, simple bedtime blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude for life's daily gifts and wonders. Before going to bed, this warm, gentle board book instills the routine of reflecting on one's daily blessings. With its padded covers and intimate size that's perfect for small hands, parents and little ones will love snuggling up together as they cherish special moments from their day.
Tiny Blessings For Giving Thanks
by Amy Parker Sarah WalshSweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude for life's daily gifts and wonders. This accessible, wholesome board book is perfect for teaching babies and toddlers how to count their blessings every day. With simple, graspable text that inspires mindful thinking, and warm, vibrant illustrations, For Giving Thanks will fill children's minds with positive thoughts and help them appreciate life's special gifts.
Tiny Blue, I Love You
by Jo EmpsonA story which celebrates the special relationship between a father and child, perfect for Father's Day.Tiny Blue is very small, but he has lots of big, big questions: How old is the ocean? Do starfish live in the sky? Is there sand on the moon? Tiny Blue thinks his Papa is very wise and so must know the answers to everything! But can Papa answer perhaps the biggest question of them all: What is love? Perfectly capturing the curious nature of toddlers, Tiny Blue, I Love You is a beautiful exploration of nature and a heart-warming tale of the love between parent and child.
Tiny Dogs: Bea’s Secret Friends (Tiny Dogs)
by Rose LihouTiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in this first chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.'Ridiculously delightful' - Guardian Bea and her mum are moving in with her grandparents, which will mean a new school, new friends, and big changes for Bea. . .All Bea can remember about Granny and Grandad's house is their big, beautiful garden with its colourful flowers and secret hide-and-seek spots, but when Bea and her mum arrive, the garden has grown sad and neglected.The wild garden feels like the perfect place for Bea to hide away from all the changes in her life, but when she hears a strange noise in the long grass, she can't quite believe what she finds. . .FOUR TINY DOGS, NO BIGGER THAN MICE!Follow the adventures of Bea and the tiny dogs as they become friends and work together to save the garden! A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea's Secret Friends Tiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party
Tiny Dogs: The perfect chapter book for young readers (Tiny Dogs)
by Rose LihouTiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the third chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.'Ridiculously delightful' - Guardian It's Bea's birthday. She would be happy spending it playing in the garden with the tiny dogs, but her mum thinks they should have a party. Bea is excited and a little bit nervous. . .There is so much that could go wrong! Will everyone have a good time at her party? Will her granny put strange ingredients in her birthday cake? And what IF someone spots the tiny dogs? You're invited to Bea's birthday party! Can you help the tiny dogs make Bea's party the best birthday party ever? A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea's Secret FriendsTiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party
Tiny Feet: An Anthology
by Lauren ChildAn eclectic showcase of the most influential writing about children from the past four hundred years.Children are a wonder, a blessing, a miracle, and everyone has an opinion on how we should raise them. From novelists to pediatricians and from modern parenting &“experts&” to child psychologists, Tiny Feet is the first anthology of its kind, showcasing a range of the most influential writing about children over the past four hundred years. Published chronologically, the extracts featured in this delightful compendium show the extent to which some of our attitudes have changed while others remain absolute, and remind us of the joy that children have always brought to our lives.Contributors include: Erik H. Erikson on shame and guilt; Marvin J. Gersh on how to raise children in your &“spare time&”; Naomi Stadlen on how parenting books undermine parenting by reducing it to a number of essential tasks; and Donald Winnicott on &“the good-enough mother.&”Plus: memoir, fiction, and further opinion from Daniel Burgess, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Isabella Beeton, Charles Darwin, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Sully, Maria Montessori, Bertrand Russell, Margaret Mead, Jean Piaget, Harry F. Harlow, Benjamin Spock, Marvin J. Gersh, Toni Morrison, Lydia Davis, Alison Gopnik, Giuseppina Persico, Cleon C. Mason, Bernardine Evaristo, Ella Cara Deloria, John B. Watson, and Rosalie Rayner.
Tiny House in the Trees (A Tiny House Novel #3)
by Celia BonaduceHouse enough to hold her dreams . . . Aspiring engineer Molly McGinnis is one master’s thesis away from conquering the universe. But in the meantime, she’s struggling to make ends meet, working at a tree farm while stowing away in a Tiny House on builder Bale Barrett’s property. Of course, she only plans to hide out until the weather improves, or until she finishes her own Tiny House project . . . But when Bale discovers her, rather than send the hapless designer packing, he offers her a place to stay and solid advice, on her thesis—and her life. Just as Molly feels like she’s getting back on her feet, things start to fall apart, like her project, and her romantic illusions about her outrageously good-looking boss, Quinn. It’s enough to make a girl wonder if by focusing on the trees, she’s missing the forest . . .
Tiny House on the Hill (A Tiny House Novel #1)
by Celia BonaduceHome is where the heart fits . . .Summer Murray is ready to shake things up. She doesn’t want to work in risk management. She doesn’t want to live in Hartford, Connecticut. So she plans a grand adventure: she’s going to throw out all the stuff she doesn’t want and travel the country in her very own tiny house house shaped like a train caboose. Just Summer, her chihuahua-dachshund Shortie, and 220 square feet of freedom.Then her take-no-prisoners grandmother calls to demand Summer head home to the Pacific Northwest to save the family bakery. Summer has her reasons for not wanting to return home, but she’ll just park her caboose, fix things, and then be on her way. But when she gets to Cat’s Paw, Washington, she’s shocked by her grandmother’s strange behavior and reunited with a few people she’d hoped to avoid. If Summer is going to make a fresh start, she’ll have to face the past she’s been running from all along . . .Praise for Celia Bonaduce and her novels“A bingeworthy triology about smart, quirky women who feel like friends. In Much Ado About Mother she shows us just how strong (and funny) the mother-daughter bond can be. Loved it!” —Clare O'Donahue, author of The Kate Conway Mysteries“Celia Bonaduce writes well rounded, real life characters straight from the heart. I loved this book!&rdquo —Phyliss Miranda, New York Times bestselling author on A Comedy of Erinn“The Merchant of Venice Beach has a fresh, heartwarming voice that will keep readers smiling as they dance through this charming story by Celia Bonaduce.” —Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
Tiny House on the Road (A Tiny House Novel #2)
by Celia BonaduceIt’s not the size of the house . . . At twenty-two, Vivien is already a homeowner—albeit of the tiniest of tiny houses, a whopping 64 square footer called “Shrimpfork.” It’s the perfectly portable home from which to run Organization Oracle, Vivien’s new business as a personal organizer. In fact, she’ll be toting Shrimpfork to her upcoming client’s home near Taos, New Mexico. Seventy-year-old Priscilla has a colorful past, a rambunctious boxer named Clay—and a home crammed with treasures. . . . Priscilla also has a love for the TV program “This Old Thing?” Her twenty-five-year-old neighbor, Marco, is happy to watch it with her—while watching over her. When Vivien arrives, it’s clear she and Marco are suspicious of each other’s intentions. But Priscilla’s determination to get her most cherished possession appraised on “This Old Thing?” soon has all of them grudgingly working together. Vivien and Marco find themselves in cahoots, Priscilla discovers the wider world, Clay digs up trouble—and everyone learns that sometimes the greatest treasures are valued for their flaws . . . Praise for Celia Bonaduce and her novels “A bingeworthy triology about smart, quirky women who feel like friends. In Much Ado About Mother she shows us just how strong (and funny) the mother-daughter bond can be. Loved it!” —Clare O'Donahue, author of The Kate Conway Mysteries “Celia Bonaduce writes well rounded, real life characters straight from the heart. I loved this book!” —Phyliss Miranda, New York Times bestselling author on A Comedy of Erinn “The Merchant of Venice Beach has a fresh, heartwarming voice that will keep readers smiling as they dance through this charming story by Celia Bonaduce.” —Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children
by Alyssa Blask Campbell Lauren Elizabeth StaubleThe Future is Emotionally IntelligentFrom two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is radically changing the way we raise our kids. Gone are the days of minimizing emotions: Don’t Cry. You’re Fine. Don’t Make a Scene. As our understanding of developing brains has increased, today’s parents are looking for a new way to help their children understand their feelings and learn to process them.Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones’ emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide. Tiny Humans, Big Emotions provides the tools to tackle every sort of stressful child-rearing situation, including:• What to do when your child throws a tantrum (it's not what you think!)• Helpful scripts to handle any challenging moment like school refusal and bedtime resistance• How to react when your child hits, punches, or bites• Easy tips that help regulate your child’s nervous system• How to anticipate and end meltdowns before they even beginDesigned for all humans—tiny and big—this book shows caregivers of children how to handle their children’s outbursts while empowering them to recognize and manage difficult feelings like anger, sadness, and shame, along with anxiety. All caregivers will find valuable insights and guidance in this book, especially those caring for children from infancy to age eight. Tiny Humans, Big Emotions equips adults with tools for emotional intelligence so they can respond with intention. This innovative, research-based approach teaches children self-regulation and empathy, even as it strengthens the parent-child relationship, setting the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional resilience and wellbeing. This book is an essential, empathetic guide that will teach parents to notice their own habits and hold space for their tiny human's big emotions.
Tiny Imperfections
by Alli Frank Asha YoumansThe Wedding Date meets Class Mom in this delicious novel of love, money, and misbehaving parents.One of Good Housekeeping's 20 Best New Fiction Books of 2020Good Morning America Mother's Day in Quarantine Books to BuyPopSugars Most Exciting Books for May 2020One of SheReads Most Anticipated Books of 2020"Delightful . . . Hilarious, cringe-worthy, and all too relevant. I ate this book up like a box of candy; you will too." --Tara Conklin, author of The Last RomanticsAll's fair in love and kindergarten admissions.At thirty-nine, Josie Bordelon's modeling career as the "it" black beauty of the '90s is far behind her. Now director of admissions at San Francisco's most sought after private school, she's chic, single, and determined to keep her seventeen-year-old daughter, Etta, from making the same mistakes she did. But Etta has plans of her own--and their beloved matriarch, Aunt Viv, has Etta's back. If only Josie could manage Etta's future as well as she manages the shenanigans of the over-anxious, over-eager parents at school--or her best friend's attempts to coax Josie out of her sex sabbatical and back onto the dating scene.As admissions season heats up, Josie discovers that when it comes to matters of the heart--and the office--the biggest surprises lie closest to home.
Tiny Infinities
by J. H. DiehlWhen Alice's dad moves out, leaving her with her troubled mother, she does the only thing that feels right: she retreats to her family's old Renaissance tent in the backyard, determined to live there until her dad comes home. In an attempt to keep at least one part of her summer from changing, Alice focuses on her quest to swim freestyle fast enough to get on her swim team's record board. But summers contain multitudes, and soon Alice meets an odd new friend, Harriet, whose obsession with the school's science fair is equal only to her conviction that Alice's best stroke is backstroke, not freestyle. Most unexpected of all is an unusual babysitting charge, Piper, who is mute—until Alice hears her speak. A funny and honest middle-grade novel, this sharply observed depiction of family, friendship, and Alice's determination to prove herself—as a babysitter, as a friend, as a daughter, as a person—rings loud and true.
Tiny Jenny: Little Fairy, Big Trouble
by Briony May SmithJoin Tiny Jenny, a mischievous fairy born to a family of wrens, as she sets out to find her "real" family.Mr. and Mrs. Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs...but they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own. Tiny Jenny--like all fairies--grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her real fairy family. But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming!Oh, where does Tiny Jenny truly belong?
Tiny LEGO Wonders: Build 40 Surprisingly Realistic Mini-Models!
by Mattia ZamboniIn this step-by-step guide, you&’ll learn how to build 40 miniature models of race cars, airplanes, ships, trains, and more. These fun, compact designs will inspire you to get creative with as few as nine LEGO® pieces. Imagine what you can build with just a handful of LEGO bricks—almost anything!In Tiny LEGO Wonders, you'll create miniscale models of real vehicles like:–A space shuttle–Jets, planes, and helicopters–Flatbed trucks and cement mixers–France&’s high-speed TGV train–F1 racecars–Muscle cars–Cargo, cruise, wooden ships, and more!Let your creativity run wild!
Tiny Pieces of Us: The new emotional and heartwarming page-turner you need to read in 2020!
by Nicky Pellegrino'Heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES on Recipe for LifeMy heart is less than 1% of my body, it weighs hardly anything; it is only a tiny piece of me, yet it is the part everyone finds most interesting.Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Until she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's second-hand heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son.Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi's journalist training takes over as one by one she tracks down a small group of strangers. As their lives intertwine Vivi finds herself with a new kind of family, and by finding out more about all the pieces that make up the many parts of her, Vivi might just discover a whole new world waiting for her...Readers are loving Tiny Pieces of Us:'Warning! You will need tissues. Absolutely beautiful''Emotional and thought-provoking''Couldn't put it down!''Made me laugh, made me cry''Full of sensitivity, warmth and love'
Tiny Pieces of Us: The new emotional and heartwarming page-turner you need to read in 2020!
by Nicky Pellegrino'Heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES on Recipe for LifeMy heart is less than 1% of my body, it weighs hardly anything; it is only a tiny piece of me, yet it is the part everyone finds most interesting.Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Until she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's second-hand heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son.Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi's journalist training takes over as one by one she tracks down a small group of strangers. As their lives intertwine Vivi finds herself with a new kind of family, and by finding out more about all the pieces that make up the many parts of her, Vivi might just discover a whole new world waiting for her...Readers are loving Tiny Pieces of Us:'Warning! You will need tissues. Absolutely beautiful''Emotional and thought-provoking''Couldn't put it down!''Made me laugh, made me cry''Full of sensitivity, warmth and love'
Tiny Pieces of Us: The new emotional and heartwarming page-turner you need to read in 2020!
by Nicky Pellegrino'Heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES on Recipe for LifeMy heart is less than 1% of my body, it weighs hardly anything; it is only a tiny piece of me, yet it is the part everyone finds most interesting.Vivi Palmer knows what it's like to live life carefully. Born with a heart defect, she was given a second chance after a transplant, but has never quite dared to make the most of it. Until she comes face-to-face with her donor's mother, Grace, who wants something in return for Vivi's second-hand heart: her help to find all the other people who have tiny pieces of her son.Reluctantly drawn into Grace's mission, Vivi's journalist training takes over as one by one she tracks down a small group of strangers. As their lives intertwine Vivi finds herself with a new kind of family, and by finding out more about all the pieces that make up the many parts of her, Vivi might just discover a whole new world waiting for her...Readers are loving Tiny Pieces of Us:'Warning! You will need tissues. Absolutely beautiful''Emotional and thought-provoking''Couldn't put it down!''Made me laugh, made me cry''Full of sensitivity, warmth and love'
Tiny Prisoners: Two siblings trapped in a world of abuse. One woman determined to free them.
by Maggie HartleyAged just two and three years old, Evie and Elliot have experienced a lifetime of abuse and neglect.Scrawny, filthy and wide-eyed with fear when they turn up on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep, these young siblings have hardly set foot outside their own home. They have been prisoners, locked in a terrifying world of abuse and violence. Maggie soon realises that Evie and Elliot are lacking the basic life skills we all take for granted. The outside world terrifies them; the sound of the doorbell sends them into a panic that takes hours to abate. Gradually unlocking the truth of their heart-breaking upbringing, Maggie tells their shocking true story.From emotionally scarred and damaged little children, we see how - with warmth and dedication - Maggie transforms their lives. As this moving story unfolds, we share Maggie's joy when these children finally smile again, when they realise they do have a future after all.Discover why readers have fallen in love with Maggie Hartley"I absolutely loved this book. It is up there with one of the best. I have laughed and I have cried. I would give it ten stars if I could." - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"If you haven't read Maggie's books they are a must read." - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Such a heart-breaking story you just can't put this book down. I have read many books of this genre and this is one of the best. Hard hitting and real... don't miss this one!" - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
Tiny Prisoners: Two siblings trapped in a world of abuse. One woman determined to free them. (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
by Maggie HartleyAged just two and three years old, Evie and Elliot have experienced a lifetime of abuse and neglect.Scrawny, filthy and wide-eyed with fear when they turn up on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep, these young siblings have hardly set foot outside their own home. They have been prisoners, locked in a terrifying world of abuse and violence. Maggie soon realises that Evie and Elliot are lacking the basic life skills we all take for granted. The outside world terrifies them; the sound of the doorbell sends them into a panic that takes hours to abate. Gradually unlocking the truth of their heart-breaking upbringing, Maggie tells their shocking true story.From emotionally scarred and damaged little children, we see how - with warmth and dedication - Maggie transforms their lives. As this moving story unfolds, we share Maggie's joy when these children finally smile again, when they realise they do have a future after all.Discover why readers have fallen in love with Maggie Hartley"I absolutely loved this book. It is up there with one of the best. I have laughed and I have cried. I would give it ten stars if I could." - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"If you haven't read Maggie's books they are a must read." - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Such a heart-breaking story you just can't put this book down. I have read many books of this genre and this is one of the best. Hard hitting and real... don't miss this one!" - Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
Tiny Tastebuds: The baby-led weaning cookbook
by Natalie PeallWean your baby with 60 deliciously easy recipes, all ready in 20 minutes or less. In Tiny Tastebuds Natalie Peall, founder of the popular Baby-led Weaning Cookbook app, equips you with the advice and tools you need to confidently kickstart your baby's weaning journey. Packed full with up-to-date guidance, clever recipe hacks and tips for tackling fussy eating, this guide will empower you to safely introduce solid foods from six months and above, helping you to nurture your baby's natural curiosity and autonomy at mealtimes. From speedy breakfast ideas to tasty and wholesome dinners, these recipes are simple to prepare and designed with your baby's nutritional needs in mind. Best of all, each recipe is easily adaptable for the whole family to enjoy, so you can cook just once for you and your baby. Recipes include:o Berry Oat Yoghurt Cupso Hulk Pancakeso Cheese and Tomato Mini Muffinso Broccoli Lemon Chickeno Courgette Tartso No-effort Naan Pizzao One-Pan Cod Curryo Crispy Cinnamon Sticks& much more!
Tiny Tastebuds: The baby-led weaning cookbook
by Natalie PeallWean your baby with 60 deliciously easy recipes, all ready in 20 minutes or less. In Tiny Tastebuds Natalie Peall, founder of the popular Baby-led Weaning Cookbook app, equips you with the advice and tools you need to confidently kickstart your baby's weaning journey. Packed full with up-to-date guidance, clever recipe hacks and tips for tackling fussy eating, this guide will empower you to safely introduce solid foods from six months and above, helping you to nurture your baby's natural curiosity and autonomy at mealtimes. From speedy breakfast ideas to tasty and wholesome dinners, these recipes are simple to prepare and designed with your baby's nutritional needs in mind. Best of all, each recipe is easily adaptable for the whole family to enjoy, so you can cook just once for you and your baby. Recipes include:o Berry Oat Yoghurt Cupso Hulk Pancakeso Cheese and Tomato Mini Muffinso Broccoli Lemon Chickeno Courgette Tartso No-effort Naan Pizzao One-Pan Cod Curryo Crispy Cinnamon Sticks& much more!
Tiny Tina: Book 6 (My Freaky Family #6)
by Laurence AnholtMeet Tina - the tiniest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Tina as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
Tiny Vices: A Novel
by Linda DahlFor fans of Anne Tyler and Jojo Moyes, a tartly compassionate and contemporary tale of sibling love and conflict, marital challenges, and what personal fulfillment looks like—or doesn&’t—in middle age. Mid-life: Its obligations and demands, its petty foibles and evasions. And sometimes, its crises. Dreams are deferred, shortcomings rationalized. Like favorite old clothes, petty misdemeanors may feel comfortable, but they&’re not a good look. The Talley siblings are planning a family beach vacation—all four of them together for the first time in years. They suspect it will be their last. And God knows they all need a vacation. But wait, is it really such a good idea? Corina, with her recently diagnosed Alzheimer&’s, can hardly manage to get through a day without a debacle. Pete is a just-barely-walking catalog of medical calamities stemming from his longtime addictions. Becca is reeling from her teenage son&’s latest misadventure. And then there is Kathy, the eldest. After firmly avoiding going back to Rincón Bay, the beach town just a few hours south of the Arizona–Mexico border that has haunted her since a college spring break trip three decades ago, she&’s determined to go back and face her ghosts—though she might be better off facing the fact that her marriage is in serious trouble. When the Talley siblings and their entourage (two spouses, added on at the last minute, and Corina&’s Mexican housekeeper/caregiver) finally land in Rincón Bay, they all encounter unexpected consequences from the wounds inflicted by careless loving—but maybe, too, the seeds of healing and hope.