Babies and toddlers love the colours, shapes and feel of the plants and animals around them. In this book they will find an array of plants and animals that feel prickly, bumpy or slimy, can count the legs on a beetle, goat or spider, identify shapes and patterns from starfish, leopards and butterflies, or try to recognise an array of close-up photographs. Simple words identify each picture, helping to enrich vocabulary and develop early reading skills.

What if the rules of modern motherhood were turned upside down? The Other Baby Book: A Natural Approach to Baby's First Year guides new and expecting mamas on a journey past "shoulds" and "musts," back to the heart of true joy and relationship. Motherhood has been targeted by advertisers, and bombarded by opinions masquerading as medical necessities. Massaro and Katz are helping mothers reclaim a simpler, more connected first year with their babies. Readers will find eight fun-to-read chapters filled with baby-friendly practices, along with stories from moms in-the-know. In a soothing yet sassy voice, the authors present compelling research on topics like birth, holding your baby, breastfeeding, infant sleep, pottying babies (yes, really!), sign language, baby-led solids, and self-care for moms. The book also features contributions from leading practitioners in baby care: Dr. James McKenna, Dr. Janet Zand, Naomi Aldort, Gill Rapley, Nancy Mohrbacher, and more.

The family is nature's masterpiece' - George Santayana A compendium of practical advice and reflections on modern family life in the age of computer gaming, ever younger drug and drink problems, educational upheaval and concerns about the way children's freedom, health and personal development are threatened by considerations of safety. Libby also considers the maintenance of marriage in an age of rising divorce and stepfamilies, a balanced approach to sexual threats to children, and the dangers and opportunities for family life caused by dual careers, teleworking, and other trends in the modern workplace. Each subject is treated with wit and brevity to make the book a delight to read as well as providing a fund of useful advice.

Going green is as good for your baby as it is for Mother Earth. But how can you know all you need to do to keep your children safe in a world full of toxins? This guide is chock-full of easy and savvy ways for you—and your babies—to go green. This helpful, practical book gives real-life information on: Organic foods for mom (and baby!) Green maternity wear Exploring diaper options Green cleaning Setting up a green nursery Green home remedies Fun green activities and crafts for baby Getting more “green” for your green This is a book you will return to time and time again during that critical first year of your baby’s life. This book allows you to plant the seed for a lifetime of earthy-friendly living.