Focus On Family

Here are three great nonfiction books to share with the children in your life during Black History Month:

Many questions about puberty and sex are ageless, but it’s clear that young people growing up in this complex, media-saturated century are facing a greater need than ever before for straightforward facts that will help them make informed, healthy, and safe decisions. This list offers a good place to start. 

Books about Puberty

Top 10 Food Books of 2010

Health and well-being for both humans and the biosphere are the goals of the 10 best food books of the year, in which both pleasure and sustainability are emphasized as authors suggest changes in food shopping, cooking, and eating.

As Emma Walton Hamilton, best-selling children’s book author and contributor to the @ your library website, pointed out in her recent article The Right Book at the Right Time, "A well-written and well-timed book that addresses an issue or problem a child is wrestling with can be a godsend for the whole family".

We've compiled some resources to help deal with one of life's most difficult challenges, coping with the death of a loved one.

  
Shutter Island

by Dennis Lehane

Age 0 - 6

Froggy Gets Dressed
By Jonathan London
Kids can listen to the story about Froggy forgetting to put his clothes on when he wants to go out and play, while flipping over the colorful pages of it companion book.

Sing Along with Bob By Bob McGrath

The ABCs of Making Money

By Dr. Denis Cauvier and Alan

This simple, step-by-step guide shows parents not only how to talk to their kids about saving money and budgeting, but also includes checklists, self-directed exercises and tips for talking about cutting costs. Additionally, families can learn how to free themselves from financial stress and stop living paycheck to paycheck.

Home Security: Your Guide to Protecting Your Family

By Better Homes & Gardens Books

This comprehensive guide looks at vulnerable aspects of your home, from doors and windows, to locks and alarm systems, including helpful illustrations and photos. The guide takes readers through a home inventory and a “security tour” to determine weak spots. Other chapters look at safety behavior and vacation security.

Family Crafting: Fun Projects to Do Together

By Carol Scheffler

Sign Me Up! The Parents’ Complete Guide to Sports, Activities, Music Lessons, Dance Classes and Other Extracurriculars

By Stacy M. DeBroff