Whales
An introduction to various species of whales. Illustrated with color photographs. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1989.
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn -- At Home and in School
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, working with elementary-school teachers Lisa Nyberg and Rosalyn Antine Templeton, expand on the message of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen. They advise to acknowledge children's feelings and be respectful of their emotions, enabling them to learn better and think more clearly.
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn -- At Home and in School 
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Storybook Art
Children can enjoy their favorite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators. Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present--
Good Night Moon
's Clement Hurd,
Corduroy
's Don Freeman,
Olivia
's Ian Falconer, and more--along with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in theJackson Piglet Wall Painting from
Olivia
and creating aPhoto Story from children's photos similar to
Sugaring Time
. An extensive resource guide of illustrator web sites, art materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information...
Storybook Art
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