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Avoid the hidden trap of rewards and raise confident, self-motivated kids with revolutionary, science-based parenting strategies from international sensation Dr. 畤g Bolat.Every loving parent uses rewards--gold stars, treats, praise, privileges--believing they're nurturing their child's motivation and self-esteem. But what if seven decades of scientific research reveals we're doing the exact opposite? What if we are unknowingly sabotaging our children's motivation?Dr. 畤g Bolat, award-winning researcher and media sensation, dares to ask the hard questions: Why do rewards crush motivation instead of building it?Why can't core values be taught through external incentives?What hidden dangers await children raised on a steady diet of rewards?Using the latest groundbreaking research and real-life cases, The Reward Trap explores what rewards are really doing to our children and how we can avoid the pitfalls of external validation on the road to internal motivation.With every page, you'll dis

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on their epic adventure! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly

“There’s no place like home!”Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to spin with Dorothy and Toto in the twister, swing an axe with the Tin Woodman, and melt the Wicked Witch of the West. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this tale of brains, heart, and courage over . . . and over . . . and over again!

Explore nature and nurture your love for gardening in the picture book Tree for Me by poet and author Carole Garber and illustrator Helena P廨ez Garc燰, perfect for Arbor Day, Father's Day, and beyond! There are amazing trees that live in our world--yellow poplar, American beech, crepe myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which? Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture. With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story, A Tree for Me makes learning about trees fun! And as a bonus, resources to help you pick and plant a tree are included at the end of the story, so you can surprise your child with a trip to the nursery and their very own "tree for me."

"Curiouser and curiouser!" Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an unprecedented kid's introduction to Lewis

Lit for Little Hands: Les Misérables goes beyond your average classic literature primer and uses interactive elements, dialogue from the original manuscript, and adorable illustrations to bring this c

“If all the world hated you and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved of you and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.”Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel co

A book, toy, and decoration all in one, Space Train shares simple facts about our solar system from the sun to the Kuiper BeltAll aboard the Space Train! Put on your space suit and strap in for an interstellar adventure. Starting at the sun and learning facts about each planet along the way, this adorable two-in-one, sturdy, die-cut board book unfolds into a 56'' train (perfect for playtime or room decor!). Printed on both sides with boldly colored illustrations, the book includes a handy velcro clasp to keep everything snuggly shut when reading time is over. A perfect interactive primer for teaching our solar system to kids, Space Train provides that colorful, educational, and toylike experience that makes learning fun.

★ 用押韻與動物，讓每天早晨都變得更有趣★ 翻翻頁設計＋對話形式，打造高度互動閱讀★ 認識多種動物，同時培養語感與節奏「After a while, crocodile!」「See you soon, raccoon！」從起床到上學，一對母女用充滿節奏的押韻對話，展開一段既日常又充滿想像力的早晨時光。每當一句動物名稱出現，翻開頁面，角色就會化身成那隻動物，讓閱讀過程充滿驚喜與笑聲。透過押韻對話與翻翻頁設計，本書讓角色變身各種動物，帶來節奏感十足的閱讀樂趣。結合互動與知識，是一本適合親子與教學使用的趣味繪本。CBC Hot of The Press August 2024 PickWith art and text by Brad Sneed, this lift-the-flap picture book turns a mother and daughter into different animals as they go through their morning routine Sneed's hilarious story goes beyond the typical "After a while, crocodile!" call-and-response and introduces kids to wordplay, rhyming, and obscure animals. With three pages of fun facts about all the animals featured in the book, After a While, Crocodile is both interactive and educational.

Sometimes I live with Mommy;Sometimes I stay with Dad.But we are all a familyWhatever house I’m at.No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My Family introduces their own family situation–from adoptive and foster parents to single parents, from urban apartments to rural farms, and from one-child families to large ones. Regardless of the type of family or the size of the house, and regardless of the child’s abilities or past experiences, every child feels at home when they feel loved and safe.Sometimes I say, “I love you,”They say, “I love you too!”We like to be togetherAnd do what families do. Sometimes I live with Mommy;Sometimes I stay with Dad.But we are all a familyWhatever house I’m at.No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My Family introduces their own family situation–from adoptiv