Welcome to World!

As new parents, you are embarking upon a magical adventure. The Library's Children's Services Staff want to be among the first to welcome your child into this world.

This pamphlet contains books on parenting and child care. And, since it is never too early to begin reading t o your baby, there are wonderful books to share with your child.

Come see us in the Library. Come to our "Mother Goose Times" and our bilingual "Rimas Para Niños," fun-filled programs of rhymes, songs and fingerplays for you and your little one; and Nanas y Niños. We look forward to many visits with you and our newest library goer.

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BOARD BOOKS:

• Alexander, Martha. A You're Adorable. 
• Brown, Marc. Marc Brown's Favorite Finger Rhymes. 
• Brown, Margaret W. Goodnight Moon. 
• Buck, Nola. How a  Baby Grows. 
• Gliori, Debi. A Spoonful for You. 
• Krauss, Laura. I Love You as Much. 
• Miller, Margaret. Baby Faces. 
• Miller, Margaret. Family Time. 
• O' Book, Irene. Maybe My Baby. 
• Ormerod, Jan. Peek-a-Boo. 
• Oxenbury, Helen. Tickle, Tickle. 
• Pinkney, Andrea and Brian. Pretty Brown Face. 
• Prater, John. Oh Where, Oh Where? 
• Thomas, Joyce C. You Are My Perfect Baby. 
• Titherington, Jeanne. Baby's Boat.

PICTURE BOOKS:

• Carlson, Nancy. It's Going to be Perfect. 
• Dyer, Jane. Animal Crackers. 
• Fleming, Sibley. How to Rock Your Baby. 
• Gentieu, Penny. Baby! Talk! 
• Henderson, Kathy. The Baby Dances. 
• Kraus, Robert. Whose Mouse Are You? 
• Numeroff, Laura. What Daddies Do Best / What Mommies Do Best. 
• Opie, Iona. My Very First Mother Goose. 
• Tafuri, Nancy. I love you, Little One. 
• Thomas, Joyce C. Cherish Me. 
• Wells, Rosemary. Read to Your Bunny.

IN THE PARENTING COLLECTION: 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT:

• Ames, L. B. Your One Year Old. 
  J 649 A (Series)
• Brazelton, T. B. What Every Baby Knows. 
  J 649 B
• Brazelton, T. B. To Listen to a Child: Understanding the Normal Problems of Growing Up. 
  J 155.4 B
• Eisenberg, A. et al. What to Expect the First Year. 
  J 649 E
• Leach, P. Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five. 
  J 649.12 L

HEALTH AND NUTRITION:

• Dalley, J. and N. The Meat and Potatoes of Breastfeeding: Easy Nutritional Guidelines for Breastfeeding Moms. 
  J 613.2 D
• Karmel, A. First Meals. 
  J 641.5 K
• Nathanson, L. W. The Portable Pediatrician for Parents. 
  J 649 N

PARENTING:

• Elium, D. and J. Raising a Son: Parents and the Awaking of a Healthy Man. 
  J 649 E
• Gadeburg, J. S. Raising Strong Daughters. 
  J 649 G
• Gardere, J. Smart Parenting for African Americans: Helping Your Kids Thrive in a Difficult World. 
  J 649 G
• Lansky, V. 101 Ways to Be a Special Dad. 
  J 306.874 L
• Lansky, V. 101 Ways to Be a Special Mom. 
  J 649 L
• Shelov, S. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. 
  J 649 C
• Stoppard, M. The New Parent: The Essential Guide For All First-Time Mothers & Fathers. 
  J 649 S
• Tippins, P. and S. The Two of Us Make a World: The Single Mother's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Year. 
  J 306.85 T

PLAY:

• Keeshan, B. Family Fun Activity Book. 
  J 790.19 K
• Oppenheim, J. and S. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2002 Edition: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music and Software for Kids. 
  J 745.592 O
• Steelsmith, S. Peekaboo and Other Games to Play With Your Baby. 
  J 790.1 S

Prepared by the Children's Services Staff of: The White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 422- 1476 Web Site: www.whiteplainslibrary.org