A guide to self-improvement, happiness, and creativity outlines practical steps for identifying personal talents, merging one's passions with inherent abilities, and transforming interests into income.

Tapir has a new notebook and pencils but, unlike his friends, can think of nothing to write and is ready to give up when he finds a better way to communicate--through drawing.

Max Leonard is convinced that he will never succeed with memorizing his multiplication tavles, and his brain "freezes" during timed tests. But to everyone's surprise, Max has been completing algebra problem sets in his spare time! Max, his parents and teachers are amazed by his math "potential."

"Revised and updated with more than 45 new games and the latest brain research, this book provides everyday opportunities to nurture brain development in the critical period from birth through twelve months"--

"A tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. With heartwarming rhyming text all about knowing what makes you special, All the Ways to Be Smart is a wonderful introduction to conversations about self-esteem."--Provided by publisher.

"Sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and picking up are perfect hands-on activities for teaching toddlers to care for their environment, while also fostering independence and developing strong motor skills. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, this colorful guide specially created for 2- to 5-year-olds, teaches practical life skills with step-by-step photos."--

Princess Eliza is lonely in her beautiful snow palace. Stuck inside all day with no one to play with, she figures out how to make almost anything with a few bits of wood and some string, including her own toys. Anything, that is, except the thing she wants most--a friend.

While her parents are out to dinner, a bored Yasmin decides to try on some of her mother's clothes, including her new shalwar kameez, which gets ripped--but with the help of Nana, Nani, and a glue-gun, the garment gets fixed, and Yasmin puts on an impromptu fashion show when her parents get home.

"Kids will learn new ways of thinking about science, technology, engineering, art, and math with these interactive games, puzzles, and activities.."--

"With tender words and lush illustration, this sweet board book compares a child's movements and mannerisms to creatures from the woods. From the fox to the bear to the bunny, each baby animal explores the world around them and learns along the way--just like children do. The rich woodland colors and sweet animal families will make Creature from the Woods a bedtime favorite!"--Amazon.