Nature Play

Parents always tell kids to go out and play. But did you ever think that an adult, an adult and child psychiatrist no less, would tell YOU, the adult, to go out and play? Well, Dr. Colarusso is doing just that. In this book he explains both the nature of play and the dynamics which make play such an essential part of human experience throughout the life cycle. The message is get off that coach, get out of that rocking chair, and go and play. Adults need to play, maybe not as much as children do, but for the same reasons. Play is a way of mastering stress and trauma. It serves the same ...

As dolphins flip, whirling through blue waters and creating bubbles with their dorsal fins, scientists study if this playful act is fun and not just instinctual behavior, or as some marine psychologists believe, that porpoises practice hunting skills.

Peppa Pig's class is putting on a school play! Peppa stars as Little Red Riding Hood and Danny Dog is the Big Bad Wolf. Pedro Pony is the hunter -- but he's very shy. Will all of the children remember their lines and make the play a big success? Based on the hit television show, as seen on Nick Jr.

One day, Peppa and George are playing outside, but George is not having any fun. He is bored of always playing the same games—but he has an idea for a silly new game! Peppa and George dress up like grown-ups and pretend to be Mummy and Daddy Pig. What will the real Mummy and Daddy Pig say?

What do you do when something scares you? When possums get scared and think a predator is threatening them, they play dead! Yo learns about possums and their survival instincts when he and his dad take their dog for a walk.

Join Kate, and her friends, Max and Charlie, on an adventure to visit Grandma! Kate’s grandmother has a special surprise waiting for everyone. It wags its tail and barks loudly! Follow along as Frank, Grandma’s new dog, meets everyone and passes a special place on his walk home.

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end, the young boy celebrates all different and apparently contradictory parts of himself.

For Charlie it's hard work being king of the ranch. There's napping to do, food to taste, and car rides to take - it's downright exhausting! But it's not all work - there's a lot of play, too! There's always a game to join and a goal to score. From football to soccer to basketball, Charlie is ready to jump in and lend a paw to help the underdogs get the winning point. While Charlie may be an all-star on the field, when it comes to his favorite kind of ball, he has to wait until dinnertime. And at the table, Charlie is the MVP!

Peppa, George, and their friends get together to play a game of soccer: the boys against the girls! But what happens when the two teams can't agree on what's fair?

This is the heartwarming story of how some kids in the Bronx teach (actually, teach!) their dogs to play baseball, and that’s just where the fun begins. The kids take their dogs on an amazing adventure, showing the world that dogs can play against the best of them - and they do! As you know, America loves two things - baseball and dogs. Well, this audiobook has both! You’re going to love how this coed team of kids work with their dogs through obstacles and hardships to take their team to the top.

Digger the Dinosaur is starring in a play! But will he remember all the lines he has to say? Young children will enjoy the warmth and humor of this My First I Can Read story about a little dinosaur who keeps trying, no matter what.

Author Rebecca Kai Dotlich is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What Is Science? and Lemonade Sun (an American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists"). Her work is featured widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks.

All children love this traditional rhyme, and singing along will help to develop number skills. Popular rhymes make this book a must for every child.

His fields are empty, so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farmyard animals. He’s in for a big surprise when he finds them! What will he do to sort them out?

Ash is so excited to get a NEW PUPPY! He is full of energy and ready to play, but every game Ash chooses ends in disaster! Whatever will Ash do?

Popular rhymes make this book a must for every child. Suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the nursery or classroom.

Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners.

We are living in highly evolved times. However, all the progress we enjoy come at a high cost, especially when it comes to our children’s ability to engage with the world around them. According to the Child Mind Institute, the average American child “spends about 4 to 7 minutes a day playing outside and over 7 hours a day in front of a screen”. That, in itself, is a significant cause for alarm. Playing outdoors isn’t just a great past-time, it’s also necessary for kids’ overall happiness, focus, and mental health.

The children are playing baseball at school. George really wants to play, but he can't get it right! What happens when Madame Gazelle offers to help? Find out in this audiobook!

The ants are marching through the rain, but there is always something to distract Little Ant! Can you find him, even though the column of ants gets bigger? Can you figure out how many ants? This book introduces the concept of repeated addition.

Immerse your child in a world of Somatic Self-discovery, where each poetic adventure guides them through a sensory-rich experience that intertwines breath, embodiment, and the wisdom found in the calming rhythms of the natural world. Animal guides weave together soothing mind-body & interoceptive exercises that delight their imagination and foster a deeper connection between body & mind