This special Birnbaum guide offers honest advice and reviews directly from kids, Hidden Mickey alerts, maps, and character autograph pages.

Trust Birnbaum as your 2024-2025 guide for:

• insider tips for young readers
• kid-friendly descriptions of all theme park shows and attractions
• colorful maps, photos, Disney character illustrations, and more

• Join an all-new musical journey with Tiana's Bayou Adventure!
• Zoom aboard TRON Lightcycle/Run--the fastest indoor coaster ever built at a Disney park.
• Cook up some fun at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
• Fly the Millennium Falcon starship and join the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
• Swoop and soar on Slinky Dog Dash--a kid-pleasing roller coaster in Toy Story Land.
• Meet your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse!
• Preserve your memories in a special scrapbook section. (There is room for character autographs, too.)

I Love You Rituals offers more than seventy delightful rhymes and games that send the message of unconditional love and enhance children's social, emotional, and school success.Winner of a 1999 Parent's Guide Children's Media Award, these positive nursery rhymes, interactive finger plays, soothing games, and physically active can be played with children from infancy through age eight. In only minutes a day, these powerful rituals:

• Prime a child's brain for learning
• Help children cope with change
• Enhance attention, cooperation, and self-esteem
• Help busy families stay close
• Affirm the parent-child bond that insulates children from violence, peer pressure, and drugs, and much more.

Easy to learn and especially effective in stressful situations, I Love You Rituals gives parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers inspiring tools to help children thrive.

Write now. Read later. Treasure forever.

Letters to My Mom holds a set of 12 letter templates that offer a unique way to tell your mother how much she means to you. Each letter is printed with a unique prompt, such as A special memory I have of you is . . ., From you I learned the importance of . . ., I always think of you when . . ., and One thing I'm glad we share is . . . . Two are blank to allow for writing your own ideas.

Each letter, crafted as a fold-and-mail-style envelope, invites sons and daughters to surprise and delight by sharing their memories, gratitude, and hopes for the future. Seal letters with the included stickers, postdate, and gift this time capsule to your remarkable mom. When she opens the letters in the future, she will receive an invaluable gift: a tangible reminder of her child's love.

JUST BETWEEN US: Like the and father, daughter, and son letter book sets and journals that have opened communication lines between parents and children, this special book for mom encourages deep connections that she will love and treasure for years to come.

LETTERS TO OPEN WHEN: The finished set of special notes to my mom makes a great gift for Mother's Day, a milestone birthday, or just because. Fans have praised the special value of having a sample of a loved one's handwriting to cherish always.

TIME-TESTED AND ENDURINGLY POPULAR: Created by Lea Redmond, author of the bestselling Letters to . . . book series that has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and includes Letters to My Son, Letters to My Grandchild, and Letters to My Baby.

Perfect for:

• Mother's Day, birthday, or holiday gift
• A fresh twist on a guided journal or memory book to capture special moments with your mom to share in the future
• An engaging way to record family history for posterity
• Fans and users of other bestsellers in the Letters to . . . series

We all know that spending time with our kids is important, but it's not always easy.

Whether they are bored or just plain naughty, sometimes getting them to sit still and pay attention can be a real challenge.

Wouldn't it be great if you could get through the day without having to hear I'm Bored! one more time?

That's why we created Would You Rather Book for Kids - an engaging book of questions that will keep your kids entertained for hours!

If you're looking for a way to engage your kids in an activity that will keep them entertained, then this is the book for you.

This would you rather questions collection is sure to bring hours of laughter and fun-filled joy into any household.

It's guaranteed to provide hours of fun for the whole family, now spending time with your kids in a way that you both enjoy has never been easier.

This book is one of the best books you will find in bookstores that provides such fantastic and engaging activities.

It's not just a fantastic product but also an incredible experience you can have every day of your life.

There's no need to worry anymore - because now YOU are in control!

It doesn't matter if they are home alone after school. One sure thing is that they will never have another boring moment again, thanks to Would You Rather Book for Kids!

This unique blueprint will:

• Motivate your kids to develop reading skills
• Encourage good behavior through the 300+ hilarious and silly questions
• Challenge your kids intellectually with the stimulating questions
• Stop the battle of wills by having a fun way to keep your kids on track
• Provides tools to improve parent-child relations with family discussions
• Engages and interests kids in conversation, letting them tell their side of the story

And much, much more!

So. what are you waiting for? Grab your copy NOW...

Build executive functioning skills while having a blast--for kids 4 to 12

Strong executive functioning skills are critical to thriving at school, at home, and beyond. Of course, some children need a little assistance when it comes to things like time management or self-control--and that's perfectly okay! This workbook is full of engaging activities, crafts, and games to help kids and parents build those skills together.

Executive functioning basics--Learn how children typically develop executive functioning skills, all while exploring the different facets like task initiation, impulse control, working memory, and organization.

Evidence-based strategies--Discover a variety of positive techniques as you work toward helping your child improve behavior, limit frustrations, and build intrinsic motivation.

Engaging activities--Foster skills like flexibility and planning through play, with 100+ games and exercises created to target specific areas of executive functioning, including Freeze Dance and Feelings Forecast.

Set your child up for success with this effective executive functioning workbook for kids.

Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays.

The Birthday Book is packed with recipes, stories, songs, games, and ideas for cards, decorations and presents. There are suggestions for 'oldies', for teenagers, 18th and 21st parties, as well as children's parties. You will also find unusual celebrations for those celebrating birthdays on holiday, ill in bed, at Christmas or for rainy days.

Features:

-- A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100+.
-- How to organize a party--invitations, games, prizes and food.
-- Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children.
-- Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days.
-- Birthday traditions from around the world--Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more.

The Family Story Workbook is a word to the wise for collecting the words of the wise.

Have you ever wanted to write down the story of your family but never known where to start? Have you ever wanted to write your memoir, but you weren't quite sure what tales of your life best fit the narrative you hoped to capture? Have you ever wanted to reflect on the moments that transformed you into the person that you are today? Have you ever wanted to have a shared project between family members? Have you ever wanted a unique gift idea for a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle who you know has a powerful life story to tell?

This workbook is designed for all of these reasons and more.

Write it down because who else is going to? Write it down for you. Write it down for your family. Write it down for the historical record, whatever that means to you.

Following on from the bestselling Play the Forest School Way, here is a brilliant selection of brand-new games, crafts and activities to get kids developing new skills and exploring the natural world all year round. Structured around the four seasons of the year, each chapter is packed full of step-by-step Forest School games and activities that harmonize with the weather and what's happening in nature at that time of year, with a nod to seasonal festivals such as Easter and Christmas. In spring, for example, you could make a mud birthday cake to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April, or (inspired by bird song) craft sistrums from sticks and bottle tops, or make a clay hare and enjoy dandelion tea and a chocolate egg hunt at a spring day out. At Forest School, children return to the same location again and again, building a lasting connection with a specific part of the natural world, and this book in its year-round approach will bring this aspect of Forest School play to the fore. Each of the four seasonal chapters includes a description of an extended session (combining active and quieter activities plus, for some, an idea for foraging/cooking) to guide Forest School leaders planning themed days and parents looking for party inspiration or nature days out.
The Forest School ethos of nature-based play and learning that encourages children to develop confidence, self-esteem and emotional intelligence is exactly what's needed in an era when childhood problems such as obesity and anxiety are on the rise. Woven through the year are stories from the authors' own Forest School classes, as they make a passionate case for the importance of ensuring children's access to nature and the incredible benefits they will gain from being outside, even in the heart of a city.

This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development--using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills--everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong.

Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby's eyes--and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.

The rise of the grassroots Forest School movement in recent years is part of a groundswell of concern about the wellbeing of our children, with many media scare stories about child obesity, nature deficit disorder (as described in Last Child in the Woods), and lack of exposure to risk.

This outdoor adventure manual is the antidote! Packed full of ideas, from making nature jewelry and whittling a bow and arrow, to building a shelter and foraging for food, it also celebrates the Forest School philosophy of encouraging self-esteem, confidence, and social skills through engagement with nature. The activities contain variations for varied age groups, small groups like play dates or birthday parties, as well as things to do with just one or two children. Parents are encouraged to guide the play but the activity instructions are written in a simple style with fun illustrations so that kids can take the lead as well.

Encourage learning through play with these fun outdoor activities for toddlers aged 1-3.

Outdoor play promotes creativity, strengthens muscles, enhances social and emotional development, and makes learning fun. This book is packed with dozens of engaging and educational toddler activities that emphasize early learning and get kids excited about being outside.

Each chapter is devoted to a specific type of toddler-friendly play: messy play, active games, nature-based activities, water activities, and outdoor arts and crafts. Bold icons show what each activity teaches your child, allowing you to choose activities appropriate for their developmental stage to help guide their growth.

This colorful book of outdoor toddler activities includes:

• SKILL-BUILDING EXERCISES: Help your little one build up important skills like problem-solving, mindfulness, shapes and letters, sorting, patterns, and many more.
• ACTIVITY TIPS & TRICKS: Find suggestions for making the most out of each activity and Caution! labels for exercises that require increased supervision.
• DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES: Learn more about your child's motor, language, and social-emotional skills at each stage of development.

Add more intentional play, meaningful connection, learning opportunities, and plain old fun to your toddler's days with help from The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book.

Teach your toddler essential developmental skills through the power of play--for ages 1 to 3

When you play with your toddler they learn essential skills that they don't learn alone. That's why The Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book is filled with more than 200 toddler activities specifically meant for you and your little one to play and learn together. With toddler activities that reinforce critical skills for each stage of learning, your toddler will learn to make connections, solve problems, and practice language skills while spending meaningful time with you.

The Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book includes:

• An overview of toddler development to help you determine your child's level of readiness for particular toddler activities
• Over 200 fun toddler activities for children ages 12 months to 3 years, divided by learning category and complete with materials lists, activity times, prep times, and messiness ratings
• Activity classification icons to quickly identify which type of learning is associated with each of the toddler activities

From making bubble wrap art to growing a garden in a bag, The Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book will provide hours of educational fun that both you and your toddler will enjoy.

A terrific prescription for much of what ails children and parents today.--Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

From Fortune-Teller to Draw Me a Story, Spillin' the Beans to Monkeyshines, here are more than 200 screen-free games and activities to help kids enjoy the wholesome, old-fashioned experience of playing creatively and freely... without technology. There are outdoor games and indoor games, games to play solo and games to play with others, guessing games, arts and crafts, musical fun, and party favorites--even instant activities to do at the kitchen table while dinner's cooking. All games are big kid-tested and approved

A note to parents: Play matters Technology has its place, but these unplugged games are designed to stretch the imagination, spark creativity, build strong bodies, and forge deeper connections with family and friends.

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel-personally and academically!

Since the pandemic, both parents and teachers are becoming more concerned about children's abilities to interact. On top of that, there are delays in referrals to specialists.

According to the Education Endowment Fountain, in September 2020, 20-25% of children starting school needed help with language skills compared with the previous year.

Are you worried that your child isn't showing the typical social interaction skills for their age? Are you waiting for a referral and frustrated there isn't more you can do? Is your child receiving speech and language therapy, but do you want to do more for them?

• In Speech Therapy GAMES, you will discover: 137 games and activities that require everyday objects you have at home-or just your time
• How 5 minutes of your time can make a world of difference to your little one
• 8 age-appropriate checklists to know that your child is on the right track
• Amazing insights into leading authorities and the latest research in the field of early and social interactions
• How to help children improve their speech and language development with targeted speech sound books
• Recipes to create with your little one-from biscuits to face paint
• How other parents in your shoes have overcome what seemed impossible with simple solutions
• 15 social stories that you can adapt to help your child, from going to the dentist to making friends- Plus a freecomic strip conversation to inspire you.
• The importance of all family members learning about their emotions and talking about them to reduce meltdowns
• A BONUS chapter dedicated to helping children over 5. With one book, you can support your child from birth to 10 years old. As early interaction is so important, you are probably thinking that you don't have the qualifications to make a difference. This is not true! You know your child better than anyone else and with the knowledge and experience in this book, you are more than qualified. You might be thinking that this is going to take up a lot of your time. And while you would move
• mountains to help your child, as a parent, I know time is limited. All you need is to set aside 5 minutes a day to start seeing a difference.
• It gets better. You, your child, and your family can all have fun without feeling like it's homework.