Bunny to Bunny: Sing Me Your Song
Bunny to Bunny is the first research-based Board Book Series of its kind, specifically created to foster healthy and playful interactions between a child and their grown-up. The Bunny to Bunny approach is unique with pictures and rhymes in the book that are designed to intuitively illicit the kinds of actions (e.g., back and forth interactions, eye gazing etc.) that are beneficial to child development. The book fills a gap in this space of board books and picture books for families with children ages 0-5 because of the inclusive and culturally responsive use of rhyme and song combined with carefully curated illustrations to represent and support universal themes of play, school readiness and health and well-being through content that is simple and accessible.
The first book in the Bunny to Bunny series; Sing Me Your Song–a collaboration born by the Learning Sciences Exchange–is a playful collection of rhymes and poems that follows characters who personify the reader and their child. Its lilting format invites readers into playful adult-child exchanges, through an approach the Bunny to Bunny team calls “love, listen and learn”. “Love” represents how children need warm and secure bonds with the important adults in their life; “Listen” represents how adults who listen to a child’s cues are more likely to respond in understanding ways to a child’s needs – this is where the reciprocal rhymes and songs come in; and “Learn” represents how children who feel loved and secure are confident to explore, ready to learn, and cope better with challenging or unpredictable situations.
10 page board book
Conejito a Conejito: Cántame Tu Canción
Bunny to Bunny is the first research-based Board Book Series of its kind, specifically created to foster healthy and playful interactions between a child and their grown-up. The Bunny to Bunny approach is unique with pictures and rhymes in the book that are designed to intuitively illicit the kinds of actions (e.g., back and forth interactions, eye gazing etc.) that are beneficial to child development. The book fills a gap in this space of board books and picture books for families with children ages 0-5 because of the inclusive and culturally responsive use of rhyme and song combined with carefully curated illustrations to represent and support universal themes of play, school readiness and health and well-being through content that is simple and accessible.
The first book in the Bunny to Bunny series; Sing Me Your Song–a collaboration born by the Learning Sciences Exchange–is a playful collection of rhymes and poems that follows characters who personify the reader and their child. Its lilting format invites readers into playful adult-child exchanges, through an approach the Bunny to Bunny team calls “love, listen and learn”. “Love” represents how children need warm and secure bonds with the important adults in their life; “Listen” represents how adults who listen to a child’s cues are more likely to respond in understanding ways to a child’s needs – this is where the reciprocal rhymes and songs come in; and “Learn” represents how children who feel loved and secure are confident to explore, ready to learn, and cope better with challenging or unpredictable situations.
10 page board book
Daddy’s Waves – Signed Copy
Ellie’s dad did not come for their visit, and Ellie is stuck in a cloud of sadness and anger as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie’s Uncle Finny are there to help her. Using the metaphor of a wave, they help Ellie talk about and understand her father's ups and downs, recognize and hold on to loving memories and know that she is not alone. Millions of young children live in families with an adult who is struggling due to trauma (ACEs), mental illness (PTSD, depression, bipolar), substance abuse, or other addiction. Mama’s Waves was written for any child who has a family member who struggles with emotional waves whether they live together or not. The story was developed to open doors to conversations that young children need to have. When family members have challenges, young children worry about them and often have many difficult questions. They need the help of grown-ups within and outside their families:- To have language for the challenges that their parents face
- To know that they can talk about tough times and good times
- To better understand why their parent may not be around
- And, very importantly, to keep good memories alive because these memories shape their view of themselves as worthy of love
Holdin Pott
A worn pressure cooker and a sweet little pot learn new ways of dealing with difficult feelings. Meet the Potts. Holdin Pott grew up learning to keep in feelings of sadness and anger. He is one tough pressure cooker. Little Pott is watching and wants to be just like him, but when you’re little and the heat is on really high, it’s hard to keep the lid on and hold tough stories and feelings inside. What will Little Pott do? How will Holdin Pott help him? From the team that created Once I Was Very Very Scared and You Weren’t With Me, comes a new story to help children and grown-ups start difficult conversations and snuggle in closer together.
Home Again
This children's book is written to address the needs of families with young children experiencing the return of a parent who has been deployed with the military. Although these reunions can be exciting and joyful, they can also be stressful, both for the adults and for young children. Home Again explores the many emotions young children may feel at this time and helps parents understand children's reactions and behavior. Sharing this book together can help a family readjust to life together after a long separation.
I’m Here For You Now
This board book includes eight photo inserts for caregivers to add pictures that chronicle a child’s daily interactions with the loving adults in his life. The soothing refrain, “I’m here for you now” serves as a calming reminder to children that they will be loved, nurtured, and protected, no matter what the circumstances.
Mama’s Waves
Ellie's mom did not come for their visit, and Ellie is sad and angry as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie's Uncle Finny are there. Using the metaphor of a wave, they help Ellie talk about and understand her mother's ups and downs, recognize and hold on to loving memories, and know she is not alone. Millions of young children live in families with an adult struggling due to trauma (including adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs), mental illness, substance abuse, or other addiction. Mama's Waves was written for any child with a family member riding emotional waves, whether they live together or not.
My World/Mi Mundo
This 14-page vocabulary board book features colorful illustrations of everyday objects with words in Spanish and English. Published in partnership with Global Volunteers in support of early literacy efforts worldwide.
Once I Was Very Very Scared
A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very scared and finds out that he is not alone. Many little animals went through scary experiences, but they reacted in different ways. This story helps grown-ups understand the impact of stress and trauma on children and supports families in beginning a conversation that leads to healing. 64 pages
Over There (Daddy Version)
This board book helps provide reassurance and comfort to a young child who is separated from a military parent because of deployment. Through this book, parents and caregivers can assist in keeping hearts and minds open for a successful reunion. Each book has an insert in the back for a photo of the deployed parent so that the child can see Daddy while thinking about him.
Over There (Mommy Version)
This board book helps provide reassurance and comfort to a young child who is separated from a military parent because of deployment. Through this book, parents and caregivers can assist in keeping hearts and minds open for a successful reunion. Each book has an insert in the back for a photo of the deployed parent so that the child can see Mommy while thinking about her.