Gently into Sleep: A Bedtime Ritual by Marjorie R. Nelsen, illustrated by Jenifer Patrick. A child's delightful, interactive bedtime routine with a definite beginning and a definite, no tears ending. The magic is in the eight cheery cards a child sequences into the bright pocket pages of the book, leading her visually right into bed. Oh, the joy!
Ages 2-6 years.
1st Place Best of Category, 2011
The Printing Association of Florida Annual Awards
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Amazon.
A Child's Book of Responsibilities: developing self-reliance through guided tasks by Marjorie R. Nelsen, illustrated by Sue Dreamer. An artsy, hands-on book with charming bear-children, bright pocket pages, and 10 colorful category cards with age-relevant tasks. It's the child's choices and the "I did it!" pockets that put an end to tension and tears over chores.
Ages 3-8 years.
2nd Place Statewide Award, 2011
The Printing Association of Florida Annual Awards
Available on
Amazon.
Peak With Books: An Early Childhood Resource for Balanced Literacy 3rd ed. by Marjorie R. Nelsen and Jan Nelsen-Parish, illustrator Nadine M. LaLonde. Million-copy selling author Jim Trelease notes "what sets this book apart from others is how Nelsen makes learning not only stress free, but a time of joy as well." Available on
Amazon.
Colored with a Positive Crayon: how to get more joy parenting the early years than you ever dreamed by Marjorie R. Nelsen, to be published 2012.
