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by Deborah Farmer Kris (Author), Jennifer Zivoin (Illustrator)
Celebrate the many ways children grow--inside and out--with these words of affirmation for kids.
You Are Growing All the Time celebrates the many ways children grow--inside and out--and supports them through the ups and downs along the way. The steady love of a caregiver can help children thrive, even when life is challenging. You Are Growing All the Time recognizes and affirms the physical, social, emotional, and educational growth of children as they:- grow taller
- help a friend who fell off the swings
- pause and breathe when angry about losing a game
- ask questions
Written from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child, these whimsical rhyming books help young children know that they are deserving of love through life's ups and downs. This encouraging series features affirmations for kids and shows them all the ways they're supported as they grow and learn. Each book includes a letter to caregivers with additional information to reinforce the books' messages.
Author Biography
Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR's MindShift and other national publications. Over the course of her career, Deborah has taught almost every grade K-12, served as a school administrator, directed leadership institutes, and presented to hundreds of parents and educators around the United States. Deborah and her husband live in Massachusetts with their two kids--who love to test every theory she's ever had about child development. Mostly, she loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can help kids and families thrive.
Jennifer Zivoin has illustrated more than forty children's books, and her art has appeared in children's magazines, including High Five and Clubhouse Jr. She illustrated the New York Times and #1 Indiebound best seller Something Happened in Our Town. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the world's largest children's museum, featured her art in a special Pirates and Princesses exhibit. Jennifer provided artwork for celebrity picture books, including those by James Patterson and Guns N' Roses. Recently, Jennifer made her debut as an author with her book Pooka & Bunni. Jennifer lives in Indiana with her husband, daughters, and pet chinchillas.
