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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

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKFilled with sweet and savory recipes from bestselling author Barbara Beery, this children's cookbook ismagnifiqueBonjour, aspiring chefs! Put on your aprons and get ready to master French cuisine.Mais oui!From delectable patisserie to savory soups, and from baguettes to the five French mother sauces-béchamel, hollandaise,velouté, espagnole, and tomato-Ooh La La! Kids Cook Frenchis a child-friendly take on classic French cooking. Developed by bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery and filled with simple instructions and full-color photos, this cookbook is the perfect gift for kids who feel at home in the kitchen.

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."

★ 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