Reading Guides
Choosing a picture book for a particular moment — a child who cannot wait, who will not share, who is frightened of the slide — is harder than it looks. These guides are what I would tell a friend who asked. They recommend the best books I know on each theme, whoever published them.
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Aesop's Fables for Preschoolers: A Parent's Guide
Which fables work at three, which need waiting for, and which editions are worth buying — from a writer who spent two years adapting thirty of them.
10 books · 7 by other authors, 3 of mine
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Books for Big Feelings: Calming Down and Worry
Nine picture books for anger, worry and overwhelm in young children — seven by other authors. Honest recommendations from writer C.J. Crompton.
9 books · 7 by other authors, 2 of mine
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Books That Teach Kids About Honesty
Nine picture books about telling the truth — seven by other authors — plus why punishing a lie usually produces a better liar. From writer C.J. Crompton.
9 books · 7 by other authors, 2 of mine
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Picture Books About Patience for 3–5 Year Olds
Eleven picture books that help small children learn to wait — eight of them by other authors. Honest recommendations from children's writer C.J. Crompton.
11 books · 8 by other authors, 3 of mine
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Picture Books About Being Brave and Trying New Things
Nine picture books for the child who is frightened to have a go — seven by other authors. Honest recommendations from writer C.J. Crompton.
9 books · 7 by other authors, 2 of mine
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Picture Books About Friendship for Little Kids
Ten picture books about making and keeping friends — seven by other authors. Honest recommendations from children's writer C.J. Crompton.
10 books · 7 by other authors, 3 of mine
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Picture Books About Sharing for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Ten picture books that help small children share — seven by other authors. Honest recommendations from children's writer C.J. Crompton.
10 books · 7 by other authors, 3 of mine
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