Il Dr. John S. Hutton è un pediatra e ricercatore che si concentra sull'influenza degli ambienti di lettura domestica e della lettura condivisa sullo sviluppo cerebrale precoce. La sua ricerca è stata la prima a dimostrare un effetto misurabile dell'esposizione alla lettura domestica sulla funzione cerebrale prima dell'ingresso alla scuola materna. Indaga anche sugli effetti sulla salute dei media digitali e crea libri per bambini progettati per trasmettere efficacemente informazioni sanitarie. Il suo lavoro promuove la letteratura che supporta uno sviluppo sano e offre preziose prospettive per le famiglie.
Wash, eat, tie my shoe. So much to share, so much to do. Roll a ball across the floor. Build a box house with a door . . . From books and blocks to pets and boxes, a child’s desire to play, explore, and connect is an innate and educational impulse. From the award-winning Baby Unplugged series by pediatrician and child development expert Dr. John Hutton, this book emphasizes screen-free, “unplugged” play with multi-sensory everyday objects—no screens, batteries, or WiFi required.
The narrative explores the cultural phenomenon of young Australians embarking on gap years abroad, highlighting the adventurous spirit and desire for exploration before transitioning into adulthood. It captures the excitement and freedom of travel, emphasizing personal growth and the experiences that shape their identities during this pivotal time in their lives.
The narrative focuses on the infamous retreat of the British Expeditionary Force from Mons in August 1914, highlighting the contrasting actions of two colonels, Elkington and Mainwaring, who attempted to surrender. John Hutton vividly portrays the chaos and psychological toll of the retreat on soldiers. Elkington's journey of redemption is particularly compelling; after joining the French Foreign Legion, he fought bravely, sustained serious injuries, and ultimately earned reinstatement by King George V, showcasing resilience amid the horrors of war.
Dedicated to simple yet developmentally stimulating icons and experiences of childhood, this series encourages children to have fun discovering the world through the real world rather than through screen-based media. That wild, wonderful childhood ecosystem called the yard is the subject of this board book. Whether turning pages or turning over rocks, kids are sure to be inspired to become naturalists and explorers.
Meet Mister Moth! Many moths are important pollinators, taking over for the bees and butterflies to pollinate at night. In Mister Moth , readers will be introduced to these colorful nocturnal pollinators through simple, rhyming text and vibrant cut-paper and watercolor illustrations, celebrating the wonder of moths, while conveying early concepts like colors and opposites.
"Make with boxes, sticks, and string. Imagination can make anything!" Children learn best through real experiences, real people, and and exploring the real world. Baby Make is the newest title in the Baby Unplugged series, encouraging families to limit screen time and be curious, creative, and eager to learn more about the world around them.
In Kitchener's Men John Hutton provides a absorbing account of the raising, training and fighting experiences of the Service and Territorial battalions of the King’s Own Royal Lancasters in France during the Great War. His book gives a graphic insight into the daily routine and grim reality of warfare on the Western Front for men who were mostly recruited from the Furness area of the northwest. They came from the steel mills, shipyards and engineering workshops of this heavily industrialized part of Britain. They responded to the call to defend their country and its values at a critical moment in the nation’s history, and the endured incredible hardship, suffering and violence as a result. All together, these battalions of the King's Own took part in every major campaign on the Western Front from the spring of 1915 until the end of the war. They had a remarkable record, and John Hutton's meticulously researched history allows the reader to follow them through every phase of the fighting. His account makes compelling reading.
The story follows the journey of Fiona, a premature baby hippo born at the Cincinnati Zoo, who struggles to stand and nurse. With the support of #TeamFiona, she gains strength and begins to explore her surroundings. Her adventures capture a range of emotions—happiness, curiosity, and playfulness—reflecting the experiences of all young children as they grow and discover the world.
"The sun is up. The day is new. Hello, Sleepy Bee! Good morning to you." Sleepy Bee greets her day with a yawn--so much to do! From sunrise to sunset, she visits fields of strawberries, pumpkins, sweet peas, and more, gathering nectar and pollen for her brood. A gentle, rhyming read-aloud with beautiful, full-color, cut paper and watercolor illustrations connecting flower to food, showing how so much of what we eat is made possible by these amazing, hard-working (sometimes sleepy) friends.
Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereWinner of:2015 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year, Baby Books "Read this to me, before I can talk. Show me the sky, as we go for a walk. Talk as you work. Talk as we play. I love your voice, and all that you say . . . " Written by a pediatrician, this gentle, rhyming story from a baby's point of view with dreamy watercolor illustrations celebrates the beloved, healthy ritual of parent-child reading. It also reinforces recent American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to begin daily reading with children at birth, to promote bonding, language, attention, and other aspects of development. Read Baby, Every Day promotes shared reading and togetherness and is perfect in every parent's early library to inspire the next generation of readers.