Dr. John S. Hutton ist ein Kinderarzt und Forscher, dessen Arbeit sich auf den Einfluss von Leseumgebungen zu Hause und gemeinsamem Lesen auf die frühe Gehirnentwicklung konzentriert. Seine Forschung wies erstmals einen messbaren Effekt der Leseerfahrung im Elternhaus auf die Gehirnfunktion vor dem Kindergarten nach. Er untersucht auch die gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen digitaler Medien und erstellt Kinderbücher, die Gesundheitsinformationen effektiv vermitteln. Seine Arbeit setzt sich für Literatur ein, die eine gesunde Entwicklung fördert und wertvolle Einblicke für Familien bietet.
Meet Mister Moth! Many moths are important pollinators, taking over for the bees and butterflies to pollinate at night. In Mister Moth , readers will be introduced to these colorful nocturnal pollinators through simple, rhyming text and vibrant cut-paper and watercolor illustrations, celebrating the wonder of moths, while conveying early concepts like colors and opposites.
"Make with boxes, sticks, and string. Imagination can make anything!" Children learn best through real experiences, real people, and and exploring the real world. Baby Make is the newest title in the Baby Unplugged series, encouraging families to limit screen time and be curious, creative, and eager to learn more about the world around them.
"The sun is up. The day is new. Hello, Sleepy Bee! Good morning to you." Sleepy Bee greets her day with a yawn--so much to do! From sunrise to sunset, she visits fields of strawberries, pumpkins, sweet peas, and more, gathering nectar and pollen for her brood. A gentle, rhyming read-aloud with beautiful, full-color, cut paper and watercolor illustrations connecting flower to food, showing how so much of what we eat is made possible by these amazing, hard-working (sometimes sleepy) friends.
Featuring Hank the Heart, this engaging book introduces young readers to the anatomy and function of the heart in a fun and relatable way. Through Hank's friendly guidance, children learn about heart health, its unique qualities, and the importance of individuality. Ideal for aspiring scientists and little cardiologists, this book emphasizes the special nature of each heart, fostering a sense of love and appreciation for their own and others' hearts.