Bobby George Libri

These unique board books bring the popular Montessori pedagogy to trade book form for the first time. Using materials and methods common to Montessori classrooms, these interactive board books immerse young children in an aesthetically rich learning experience, while providing parents and caregivers with carefully crafted language to encourage understanding. In Montessori classrooms, students learn to write before they learn to read, so the process is driven by their own words and thoughts before those of others. Letters are taught first as sounds (instead of names), and alphabet tiles encourage children to trace each letter with their fingers. This book honors that tradition by emulating the standard classroom material with touchable, traceable letters and beautiful colors that evoke the elegant simplicity of the Montessori aesthetic. Praise for Montessori: Letter Work "The combination of phonetics and simple retro illustration makes for an excellent entree into pre-literacy." --The Wall Street Journal

Exploring the complexities of love, this narrative delves into the internal conflicts that emerge when one experiences profound, unconditional affection. It examines how such intense emotions can challenge personal beliefs and lead to inner turmoil, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and the struggles that accompany it.

Exploring the theme of life after death, this collection features two intriguing short stories that delve into the complexities of existence beyond the grave. The author weaves narratives that challenge perceptions of mortality and the afterlife, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. Each story presents unique characters and situations that highlight the emotional and philosophical implications of encounters with the deceased.

A uniquely young introduction to the solar system based on the proven Montessori teaching method As with all things Montessori, students begin with the concrete and move to the abstract. Montessori: Planet Work introduces readers to the sun at the center of our solar system before moving outward to the eight planets. Each planet is textured for greater interactivity, and a final gatefold spread gives added spatial context. Young children will absorb the age-appropriate information and gain a better sense of their place in the universe.

The first and only patterns concept book on the market! Children are commonly taught to recognize colours and shapes from a very early age, so why not patterns? Stripes, polka dots, plaids, and more are featured in this first- ever patterns concept book that provides readers with the vocabulary to name what they see in the world around them. The ten most prevalent patterns are presented first as a single element (This is a circle ...), then as a pattern ( ... a lot of circles make polka dots!). Each graphic, full-bleed pattern is followed up with a stylish illustration featuring the pattern applied to a full scene ( ... a polka-dotted meal!). Conceived by educators, this pitch- perfect introduction to patterns will engage the artistic, mathematical, and linguistic parts of every young child's mind.

Invites readers to count the numbers from one to ten, with textured number forms to trace. On board pages

As with all things Montessori, students begin with the concrete and move to the abstract. When learning shapes, Montessori students first develop an understanding of the spatial object in comparison to other shapes and a relevant application for each shape--before learning the names. Inspired by this process, Montessori: Shape Work offers readers die-cut shapes to trace with their fingers, grouped by family for comparison, and illustrated with a familiar object for relevancy. Featured shapes include three triangles (equilateral, isosceles, right-angled); three rounds (circle, oval, ellipse); three parallelograms (square, rectangle, rhombus); and three polygons (pentagon, hexagon, octagon). With a letter to parents included, this third Montessori board book joins Montessori: Letter Work and Montessori: Number Work in a growing library of original concept books.