Most Popular Books by Christie Watts Kelly

Part of a two-book debut of the Sears Children''s Library picture books, this title provides helpful information for young children expecting a new brother and sister. Full color.

When a family brings a new baby home, there are many changes. Older siblings may find it hard to understand the needs of the new baby, as well as the demands placed on mom and dad. Based on the attachment-parenting theories of the foremost authorities on parenting and childcare, William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N., this book clearly explains baby''s needs. The text emphasizes how siblings can be helpers to both baby and parents, while forging their own relationships with "their baby," and outlines the positive aspects of being an older girl or boy. Here is a warm, insightful book that will help the whole family joyously and lovingly welcome the newest member into their lives.

From the creators of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library comes a handbook that gives kids the tools to make their own wise food choices. Includes quick and easy recipes. Full color.

You Can Go to the Potty clearly introduces the basic steps of toilet learning in a natural, non-pressured way. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library, it features reassuring text and lively, full-color illustrations.

This book addresses the key financial issues faced by the 75 percent of Americans who are members of "nontraditional" families, including single parents, step-parents, grandparents, divorced parents, returning adult children, and others, and provides specific financial strategies to help them cope.

L''arrivée d''un bébé occasionne de nombreux changements pour les autres enfants de la famille. Il n''est pas toujours facile pour eux de bien comprendre cet événement important. Cet ouvrage pertinent, écrit par des spécialistes, les préparera à l''arrivée du bébé et leur expliquera clairement ses besoins et ses exigences à l''égard des parents. Le texte souligne la façon dont les frères et sœurs peuvent devenir les " super assistants " de maman et papa, tout en forgeant leur propre relation avec le bébé. En un mot, il passe en revue tous les avantages d''être un aîné ou une aînée. Ce livre chaleureux aidera toute la famille à accueillir dans la joie et l''amour la venue de ce bébé dans leur vie.