Children are naturally curious. This curiosity often leads to questions that can be complicated to answer. In this book, MaryLou presents some of the questions that young inquiring minds seek answers to and provides a thoughtful response. Looking at life's mysteries through the eyes of a child, we realize Love Is often the answer. This sweet book is perfect for reflection at the end of the day and talking about the wonders of nature. It provides reassurance about our place in the scheme of life. The questions in the text also provide an opportunity to explore the world and discuss the wonders of life and love together. Parents can share tender moments reaffirming their love for their little ones as everyone prepares for sleep, knowing Love Is always in our hearts and dreams.

Written for professionals involved in the assessment of children in need, this book is a comprehensive guide to recent developments in research and practice. It looks at the policy framework for assessment, the actual process of assessment, how to assess the developmental needs of children and how to assess their parents' and family's capacity to meet those needs. The contributors are experts from a range of fields and the guide, which was developed by the NSPCC and is published in association with them, is designed to facilitate productive joint agency work. Key topics covered include: * ecological perspectives on the child and the family * attachment theory and child development * assessing families where the parents have a learning disability * working with children and families from minority ethnic groups * the effect of sexual abuse within the family on the assessment process * assessment prior to birth. Originally commissioned by the Department of Health, and outlining the developments and theory underpinning their Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families this book will be essential reading for qualified and trainee social workers and those completing the Post Qualifying Award in Child Care. It will also be an indispensable guide for psychologists, teachers, health visitors, and any other professionals and qualifying professionals involved in the assessment of children in need.

The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step. Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page: • Fascinating details about each of the planets, including up-to-date information such as NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter—accompanied by bright illustrations. • Statistics about each planet, with information about the planet's size, distance from the sun, length of days and years, and more. • A helpful chart that shows each planet's place in the solar system. • A question that asks the reader to think about the planets in relation to themselves, such as "Would you like to live on a planet with a long winter or a short winter?" and "What would you bring on your Mars rover?" Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and space will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

How do young children learn math and science? Exploring Science and Mathematics in a Child's World examines the development of learning theory through twelve concept explorations on basic natural science themes. The book models how best learning practices are constructed in classroom settings. It also demonstrates how to apply mathematical concepts in authentic minds-on and hands-on experiences related to science. Part One lays the foundation of child development, interrelated mathematics and science processes, and Concept Exploration design. Concept Exploration provides an alternative approach to the usual reliance on a basis model, enabling the teacher and students to explore a wider range of design concepts. This is outlined in Chapter Six. Part Two contains chapters of activities based around a theme such as water, clouds, sun and shadows, wind, birds, insects, and more. All of the activities correlate to the NSES and NCTM standards. This is pictured in a chart at the beginning of each activity chapter for easy reference. For schools where blended math and science courses are offered, this book fills a need as one that demonstrates appropriate content integration and will be a great reference for teachers for many years.

Part of the new One Little series from Tiger Tales, this engaging lift-the-flap nonfiction book with shaped flaps and peek-through pages introduces the process of how flowers grow and features prompts and activities to encourage children to go outside and explore their world! Children love to explore the outdoors. This engaging board book introduces young readers to the process of how flowers grow, encouraging them to get outside and explore their own outdoor world. They’ll read about where to find flowers, and even learn how to plant a seed of their own. Through simple facts, prompts, and activities, children will discover what different flowers smell like, what kinds of bugs use flowers for food and a place to live, how to find those bugs, and much more. This sturdy board book, which includes shaped lift-the-flaps and peek-through pages throughout, is the perfect nonfiction book to inspire a love of nature in young readers. The One Little board book series from Tiger Tales immerses young readers in the natural world. These engaging nonfiction titles present the processes of growth and change in our world, with bite-size facts and lift-the-flaps for an interactive learning experience.