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From an internationally-known expert in child health, here is a dramatically new approach to caring for premature babies--and a wonderful new role for parents. Filled with information about the special needs of fragile newborns and illustrated with step-by-step photos. ... Read more

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Kangaroo care is five stars
Kangaroo care is an excellent book for people with preemee's. It takes you through all the aspects of what is happening during the first few days or months of your young ones life. Nothing is left to the imagination.

Thoroughly covers its topic
Upon reading this book, one finds that it's very clear the author is extremely supportive of the use of Kangaroo Care to cure just about whatever may ail your premature baby.Despite the repetitiveness of this, the book is chock-full of just about everything you'd need to know about Kangaroo Care.

I also found it was quite informative in the realm of not only the care of preemies (and their signs of distress/contentment), but of full-term infants as well.So, if you're wondering how best to help your small and/or sick baby in the NICU, or are wondering just what benefits the act of such skin-to-skin contact can bring to both you and your full-term newborn, the book is a very good--and helpful--read.

Great book
I bought this book while expecting our daughter, who we know will have to spend a fair amount of time in the NICU.I had never heard of the concept before, and after reading the book, am convinced that it is a wonderful concept and I can't wait to try it!

Beyond proven!
I discovered this book in January, 1995, when it was very little known.My son was born 8 weeks premature in a Honolulu, hospital that had never heard of Kangaroo Care.He was transferred to NICU at a military hospital after 11 days so I never did the KC there, but I did pass my book on to my son's neonatologist in hopes that this would be available for future parents/premies.I did KC as often as I was able at the military hospital and my son came off all meds and monitors 3 wks after his early birth.All he had to do was gain weight.He come home a mere 4 weeks after his birth, and 4 weeks before he original due date!I continued to Kangaroo him at home, all day long some days and he gained so fast it was miraculous!
Two and a half years later I gave birth to a full term daughter but used KC again because, "it couldn't hurt" and we never suffered those backwards hours that newborns have and I bounced back faster after this birth because I was resting more.Kangaroo Care is worth buying, in fact buy two so you will still have one when you pass one on!!:-)

For more than premies
Our full-term (37wk) son was in the NICU due to a birth defect.This method was explained to us as we started to be able to hold him and I was trying to teach him to nurse.All I can say is IT WORKS.He was able to go home at 6 wks when we were told he would probably be in for than 3 mos. min.When you think about it it makes sense...this baby was inside you and close to you for however many months you carried him/her.Don't you think dropping the child in a "box" with no human contact would be a shock to the system?I think that "normal" babies could probably benefit from this too.Lord willing, I'll get a chance to prove my theory. :-) ... Read more

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YOURCHILDREN WILL FIND SWEET PICKLES BOOKS TO BE TOO SWEET
THE WHOLE SWEET PICKLES SERIES IS A JOY FOR ALL KIDS OF ALL AGES.I GREW UP WITH THE SWEET PICKLES BOOKS AND I AM NOW ON THE HUNT FOR THE WHOLE SERIES (ALL 26 CHARACTERS).NOT ONLY FOR MY 6 1/2 YEAR OLD SON AND MY 4 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER, BUT FOR MYSELF AS WELL.I VERY MUCH ENJOYED THE BOOKSAS A CHILD AND I WILL ENJOY READING THE STORIES TO MY KIDS AGAIN.SWEETPICKLES CHARACTERS ARE FUN AND THEY TEACH KIDS HOW TO SHARE, AND JUST BEALL AROUND GOOD PEOPLE.LEARNING WHILE HAVING FUN, WHAT MORE CAN A CHILDASK FOR? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE WHOLE SWEET PICKLES SERIES, WHETHER IT BE-"WHO CAN TRUST YOU, KANGAROO?", OR "ELEPHANT EATS THEPROFITS"- I AM SURE YOUR KIDS WILL ENJOY. ... Read more

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Poor Blue Kangaroo! After finally receiving reassurance that he's theone-and-only in Lily's life (in ILove You, Blue Kangaroo!), now he has abandonment issues to fret over.Lily, the little girl who loves Blue Kangaroo above all other stuffed animals,has a problem remembering where she's set him down from one minute to the next.She leaves him on top of the slide at the park, on the bus, and too close to themonkey cage at the zoo. "Where are you, Blue Kangaroo?" Lily shrieks each time.It's only when the beleaguered marsupial decides to make a move forself-preservation that Lily learns to be a little more careful with herfriend.

This reassuring tale of friendship is as sweet and gently humorous as theearlier Blue Kangaroo title, with the repetitious tone familiar to childreneverywhere: "Hold tight to Blue Kangaroo," is the (disregarded) refrain from theadults in Lily's life. Emma Chichester Clark's brightly colored watercolors addwonderfully subtle details to the story. Amazing how a creature with dots foreyes and a line for a mouth can be so expressive. Young readers will enjoyfinding Blue Kangaroo even before Lily does, and repeating with her, "Where areyou, Blue Kangaroo?" Children may even pay closer attention to the lovedones--live or stuffed--in their lives! Great for read-aloud or for earlyreaders. (Ages 2 to 6) --Emilie CoulterBook Description
Blue Kangaroo belongs to Lily, and she takes him with her wherever she goes. Sometimes Blue Kangaroo gets lost, but he always waits for Lily to find him. Lately, though, Lily has been losing her friend too often–leaving him behind at the park and on the bus. Blue Kangaroo is afraid Lily will leave him behind for good. Is Lily forgetting about her best friend? ... Read more

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help find Blue Kangaroo
In this latest of the Blue Kangaroo books from Emma Chichester Clark, Lily loves her little blue marsupial so much that she takes him everywhere; unfortunately Lily is highly distractable and often forgets Blue Kangaroo, even though her chaperones try to remind her to take better care of him.Finally, Blue Kangaroo must take matters into his own paws if he wants to avoid being lost permanently.

Lily, not a perfect child in the traditional sense, has much that is loveable about her, and the affection between her and Blue Kangaroo is very sweet.Colorful fun pictures augment the text rather than merely reflecting it, so this is a nice book for a wide range of ages.

Great Book for Even Very Young
We received this book as a present for our then just turned 2 daughter.To my surprise, she immediately loved it!While I think the weighter themes of responsibility may be flying over her head, she can relate to the 'boo' kangeroo and his adventures with Lily.The illustrations in the book support what's written very clearly and colorfully making it easy for toddlers beginning to associate words with storyline to follow along.The sometimes hard to spot Blue Kangaroo in each frame also adds another dimension to this book for a younger audience - we play 'can you find Blue Kangaroo' - and she's very proud when she does!All in all, a great book to grow with!

Hold Tight to your Blue Kangaroo
Lily's very favorite toy in the world is her stuffed Blue Kangaroo and she takes him everywhere with her.Unfortunately, she doesn't always hold tight to her special friend and Blue Kangaroo waits and worries for Lily to remember him and scream "Where are you blue kangaroo?"At the park, she left him at the top of the slide.When she got off the bus, she left him on the seat and another nice passenger had to save him.And at the zoo, she left him by the monkey cage and the monkies threw him all over the place before she remembered and had him rescued.When Lily mentions that night in bed that they're going to the seashore, Blue Kangaroo panics and when Lily's asleep, decides to take matters into his own hands..... Emma Chichester Clark has written a wonderfully creative story about friendship and responsibility many pre-schoolers will be able to identify with.Her simple, gentle text, with surprise ending that will have your little ones giggling, is complimented by her vibrant, expressive artwork and youngsters will love finding blue kangaroo in the pictures before Lily does.Where Are You Blue Kangaroo is a story kids will want to read again and again and may even help teach them to hold onto their "Blue Kangaroos" a little tighter. ... Read more

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The Kangaroo Pouch introduces young children to the concept of surrogacy. Narrated by a young kangaroo character, whose mother has decided to help another family in their efforts to have a child, the story gently guides the reader through the surrogate's decision-making process, the pregnancy, and the resulting baby that is then given back to the biological parents.

The book is designed to act not only as a conversation starter for surrogates with their own families; but also as a "how-to" manual for their children to refer to throughout the process.

The author, Sarah Phillips Pellet, who herself was a surrogate on behalf of a close family member, wrote The Kangaroo Pouch for this purpose with her own children in mind.When asked, "How are you going to tell the kids?" she thought, "I'll write a book, do some stick-figures to illustrate it, and read it to them". She did and discovered that her children would re-read the book throughout the duration of the pregnancy and afterwards. After the encouragement of many friends, relatives, and professionals to produce the book for other surrogates, she decided to have the book professionally illustrated by artist Laurie A. Faust.

The Kangaroo Pouch has been reviewed by both a child psychologist and a behavioral specialist to ensure that the story answers questions that a typical child would have and that it is communicated effectively. ... Read more

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Great book for small children!
I gave this gift to a family that is dealing with surrogacy and couldn't find the words to explain it to there other children. It is a great book for the under 6 crowd, but over that, it did not have enough details. It is a definate buy!

Best Introduction for Kids
This is a heartwarming and beautifully presented story for any child, but absolutely heavensent for any family with young children whose lives have been touched by a surrogate pregnancy. The gently told story explains the way surrogacy unfolds in the soothing tale of a young kangaroo whose mother helps a couple realize their dream of having a child. Charmingly illustrated and beautifully written, it's a book that all children will enjoy and which will help them understand that families are made in many ways. For the children of surrogates and the families they work with, it is an invaluable resource to explain in broad strokes the process and open a discussion about what to expect. ... Read more

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This program really helped me!
I was having problems comprehending in my classes. This simple way of locating what I didn't know really hit the spot! I now look up the words I don't know and I find that I can study without, as Don says, "tuning out." This is a great and SIMPLE method that works for me.

A single piece of advise disguised as a book!!!
I now know why I couldn't find this in book form (available only on cassette tape).....it's because it would be less than a good chapter long!He cousels only to know the origin of words - that's it! As helpfull as this would be,it does not constitute the subject of an entire treatise on "a shortcut...
to accelerated learning" as he promotes.
Skip this one and save your money...

No Substance
What is his so-called method? Learn the meaning of words and their origin. Learn the word "focus" and its origin, and you will be able to focus better. If you believe this, spend your money on a dictionary and skip this tape.

The Kangaroo Method-a breakthrough for your readers
I think that all readers of your books, should be interested in Don Woodruff's Kangaroo Method.How should we read ? How should we study ? As Woodruff puts it: ` You either know something or you don't know it.'But all too often, we fake our way through material we do not understand. When we reach a confusing word or meaning we may be `thrown for a loop', but we keep going.

Instead of pretending to know, we can choose to question. Every question mark can become a hook, stimulating our curiosity. The defintion of each word can open the door to new knowledge and greater clarity.

It's just common sense to focus on what we do not know, until we know it.But common sense is not so common. Listen to the Kangaroo Method tapes over and over for increased comprehension and motivation, as you study. Hey. These tapes may be just the thing you need to become an A student or a real scholar. It's certainly worth a try. ... Read more

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Writer Richard Somers and his wife Harriet leave exhausted post-war Europe in the hope of rebuilding their marriage in a new and freer world. In Australia, in an idyllic cottage by the sea, they believe they have finally realised their dream - until they meet and become involved with Kangaroo, the influential and charismatic leader of a secret fascist army called the Diggers.Much of the writing in this novel is based on Lawrence's experiences in Australia.One of Lawrence's great novels. A beautiful blend of political outburst and Australian life and landscape.Chapter 10, The Nightmare, describes his war-time confrontations with authority in Cornwall and his humiliating examination for service.The novel's protagonist, like Lawrence, was rejected as "unfit". Kangaroo is one of the best travel books ever written, with "unforgettable vivid and accurate pictures of the Australian continent, in which no other English writer has approached Lawrence." - The Bookseller "..a portrait of D. H. Lawrence and Frieda during their stay in Australia, a segment of his life and work without which the whole man cannot be seen in full proportion." - The BooksellerDownload Description
But he was looking mostly straight below him, at the massed foliage of the cliff-slope. Down into the centre of the great, dull-green whorls of the tree-ferns, and on to the shaggy mops of the cabbage palms. In one place a long fall of creeper was yellowish with damp flowers. Gum-trees came up in tufts. The previous world!--the world of the coal age. The lonely, lonely world that had waited, it seemed, since the coal age. These ancient flat-topped tree-ferns, these towsled palms like mops. What was the good of trying to be an alert conscious man here? You couldn't. ... Read more

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Difficult introduction
I have just finished reading this book and to be honest I found it quite tough going.Recommended to me by an academic of Lawrence's work, he had to concede afterwards that perhaps it wasn't the ideal introduction to a new reader. What this story lacks mostly is a good old fashioned yarn, but instead seems to be a vehicle for the author to convey many of his thoughts on relationships between men and men, men and women and politics in general.

I can't be too specific on the authors ideas as I freely admit that much of this went "in one ear and out the other" as I frequently found after reading certain paragraphs I was left thinking "I have no idea what he was just talking about".Concentration therefore was fundamental to enjoying this book, and on the few occasions when I was truely focussed and emmersed, some of the ideas were interesting and rewarding.

This is a semi autobiographical account of Lawrence's own experiences in Australia, but strangly I found the most interesting part of the book was the "Nightmare" chapter, dedicated to the character's account of being in England during World War One.This too, mirrors the authors own experiences during this turbulent time.

Maybe I should go for the better known novels next time...

wonderful perceptive and complex insight into Australia
Tnis was the book that made me realize just how clever Lawrence was.His spiritual and analytical insight into the nature of a bastardized and inconquerable continent is just breathtaking, and it truly is a work of asupremely sensitive and perceptive individual.

Lawrence explores suchdepths that there are sometimes sinister truths and realizations thaterupts from Lawrences mind, in the guise of the main character.This is ahaunting and sad book, that pulls your mind completely into the wonder ofLawrences intellectual capacity and genius for seeing the imperciptible,where so many fail to.I love you Lorenzo, thank goodness for your genius. ... Read more

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What if animals could talk? These charming books each depict a day in the life of a young animal-as told by the animal itself! The simple stories will delight small children and the art is simply outstanding. Author-artist Francois Crozat was 1994 winner of the coveted Critici in Erba prize at the international Bologna Children's Book Fair for his illustrations in I Am a Little Panda. ... Read more

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Featuring two of Edward Lear\'s most popular Nonsense Drolleries and whimsical illustrations by turn-of-the-century British artist William Foster, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages. ... Read more

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Little Dot had lost her way in the bush. She knew it and was very frightened.Download Description
When Dot Awoke, She Did So With A Start Of Fear. Something In Her Sleep Had Seemed To Tell Her That She Was In Danger. At A First Glance She Saw That The Kangaroo Had Left Her, And Coiled Upon Her Body Was A Young Black Snake. Before Dot Could Move, She Heard A Voice From A Tree, Outside The Cave, Say, Very Softly, "don't Be Afraid! Keep Quite Still. ... Read more

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Australian SF Reader
A good children's bush tale, complete with violence and death, but, of course, a happy ending, with a conservation theme. A little girl gets lost in the bush, and a kangaroo, looking for her own child, befriends her, and shows her a fruit she can eat to gain the ability to talk to all the bush wildlife.

A different children's book
Dot and the Kangaroo is a book that I grew up with.It is a beautiful children's book about a girl in the australian outback.The illustrations are beautiful and the story is very exciting, but can be just a little bit scary in parts, so I would probally wait until the child is 4-5 to read it to them.It is a wonderful book and also is a great way to expose children to different cultures and animals.I am definately going to read it to my daughter once she is old enough. ... Read more

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Blue Kangaroo belongs to Lily, and he always does whatever Lily does. Sometimes, when Lily doesn’t know what to do, she says, “What shall we do, Blue Kangaroo?” Blue Kangaroo always waits for Lily to come up with the answer. But one day, Lily isn’t able to answer the question–and Blue Kangaroo must figure out what to do all
by himself.


From the Hardcover edition. ... Read more

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What Shall we Do Blue Kangaroo
This series of books by this author is my granddaughter's favorite.These were purchased for her birthday and she loved them.

not the best of the Blue Kangaroo books, but fun
This is the fourth Blue Kangaroo book by Emma Clark, and though it features the same loveable marsupial and his willful friend Lily, it lacks the charm of the earlier three.When Lily approaches several adults and asks them to do things for her, she finds they are busy and she's forced to do things for herself.Lily is learning self-reliance, but her mischievous charm is absent.It's nice to see these characters again, but this is the least captivating outing by this pair. ... Read more

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Colorful and Interactive
My daughters, ages 4 and 2.5, are big fans of the books written by Lorianne Siomades.The bright colors are eye catching, the text featuring large font is easy to read.As a parent I am constantly searching for books that are not only fun to read but educational as well.This book packs in a lot in 32 pages.I can teach my girls the similarities between familiar animals, such as "Dog and squirrel...both bury things."I can introduce animals that are not so familiar, such as a badger and dragonfly.I can encourage my girls to find the wriggly worm on each page.AND - as an added bonus- the author has "hidden" another worm somewhere on the page (hint: look for the eyes).My girls are thrilled when they find those! Definitely recommended reading!

A toddler's favorite!
Our 19 month old daughter has two of Siomades' books - this one and "My Box of Color." Undeniably, among all of the books we've gotten her, and she must have 100 by now, these two are her very favorites. Tell her to choose some books to read, and invariably she will come back toting these two. She will want us to read them to her not once, not twice, but over and over again. Often I will find her even leafing through the pages, engaged by their contents, all on her own. Try to interest her in another book, and very often she'll toss it aside and reach for "Kangaroo and Cricket" one more time!

Although we also think they're darling, my husband and I have tried to guess at their great allure through a child's eyes - whether it's the brightly colored illustrations, the rhyming and rythmic text, or possibly the signature little worms on each and every page (some a challenge to find), which at every reading, our daughter takes great pleasure pointing out to us with squeals of delight as she shows us every one.

Whatever the reason, the two books have become a joyous daily ritual of interaction with our daughter, one that never fails to derive many smiles from all three of us at every reading. These are among the moments spent together that we all look forward to the most. This is clearly a toddler's choice for the perfect book. A good choice, in our opinion, as the lesson it teaches is that we all have something in common, regardless of our differences.

As a parent, we live for such things that delight and tickle our children. I would highly recommend this book, and we intend to seek out other books by Siomades as well in order to expand our daughter's "oh so very favorite" part of her library! ... Read more