Kids And Parents

Percy Muir B.T. in his book “English Children’s Books, 1600 to 1900″ published in 1954 marked such famous children book illustrators as Mary Belson, Kate Greenaway, Toby Teachem, Marshall and others great names wich played remakable role in art of illustration.

PERCY H. MUIR writes in the dediocation asressed to Edgar Oppenheimer:
My dear Oppenheimer,
It is fitting that this book should be dedicated to you for, apart from the constant
help and advice which you have given me since I began to write it, it is doubtful
whether, but for you, it would ever have been written at all. Let me explain how
this comes about.

In 1945 I was engaged in planning a publishing venture in which children’s books
were intended to figure very prominently. On my advice the collection of the late
F. R. Bussell was secured as a whole on its being offered at Sotheby’s auction rooms.
The first and only use to which it was put in this country was the Exhibition with
which the National Book League opened its doors at No. 7 Albemarle Street in May
1946. Most of the 1,001 exhibits came from the Bussell Collection.

The publishing venture came to naught; and the books were stored until 1949,
when a selection of them was sent on a touring exhibition in the United States.
Before they were sent to America I secured for my own collection of children’s toys
and games all that was suitable in it; and thereafter my interest in children’s books,
as such, flagged until it was reawakened by your own infectious enthusiasm, and
especially by the fortunate opportunity to see a part of your collection when I was
in New York.

Since then, partly I am happy to say at my instigation, you have acquired the
major portion of the Bussell Collection; and although the gaps caused by my incur­
sions have been remarked upon by you more than once, added to the riches that you
already possess the Bussell books make you the owner of by far the finest collection
in existence of children’s books of all nations.

This book does not presume to teach you anything; neither are its occasionally
controversial opinions intended to commit you to anything. It is no more than a
tribute and an offering to a great collector, and a very good friend.

Yours most sincerely,
PERCY H. MUIR

Takeley, 1953.
This book is very informative and filled perfect factual materials and no dough can be interesting for all book’s lovers.
As a matter of fact there are many books which are commonly regarded as “classic” children’s literature speaks on multiple levels and which are able to be enjoyed by both adults and children and here a good illustration has important role in understanding or interpretation of the text.
I’d like to write more but Bennie does not let me to do it. He wants to go out right now and he is asking me about. So I have to go.
Have a nice day.
(the illustration by Kate Greenaway)

One day, walking the Sunday’s streets we’ve been watched this jolly crowd. At the moment Bennie was not with us. Oh, I believe that If he were here he would go along with this sweet company with a big pleasure.

Yes, Christmas is coming and we have to start thinking about holyday’s presents. Thanks to technological progress, our computers and internet make much easy our lot in search of suitable, unusual and other surprising presents at any occasion. Choosing gifs for our loved ones we want to astonish and make them happy with it. Have you bought something? Which presents do you prefer?

I think beautiful personalized Lockets; with one two or three photos or with a most precious picture inside could be perfect and very especial gift to all of your family including kids. As to me I love it very much and I collect them. Perfect quality lockets for kids are smaller in size and done especially for children. Besides that lockets can be engraved or color lasered by your wish. I’ve bought several different lockets for the present to everyone in my family already. And what is your idea?

Do you know that thirty-eight percent of all fourth graders in the United States can’t read this simple poem? Certainly millions of children in America can’t be stupid, lazy, or have ADD. Children sitting in the best classrooms in the country struggle with reading. Moms and dads are scratching their heads wondering whether to get a part-time job to pay for tutoring for Jerome or Ashley. What is the cause I don’t know really I’m just sure that in the most cases it depends from us, their parents? Is your child one of them?

May be you have to start to help to your child right now? First of all reading together is great chance both to learn and to understand what the problem of such situation is. Besides there are great number resources in internet you can find which can help both of you on the way.

(the picture you see here is drawn by me)

All parents want their children to grow up healthy and enjoy life. Creating great social relationships will contribute to that a lot. Child psychologists and teachers at Robin’s Nest – Maryland pre-school care center know for a fact that making friends is not an easy task, but it will help children develop good self-esteem and can be just plain fun! Every child wants to socialize take part in fun with others, but for some children it can be more difficult than others. How can parents help?

1. Talk with your child about how to socialize and make friends. Not all children instinctively know how to approach and mix with other children. Discuss possible first steps your child can take. For example, you might encourage your child to smile at one new child a day or you might encourage your child to make a compliment and ask a question of someone each day. Regularly discuss your child’s socialization experiences. Find out who he or she was able to meet.
2. Get your child involved in after-school activities. Contact your local library, scout groups, YMCA, children choir, church youth group, 4-H clubs, and community parks to learn about activities just for kids. Knowing this information, talk to your child to find out which activities seem most appealing. Let your child select the activities that he or she wants to take part in.
3. Get out of the way. Some parents unintentionally get in the way by excessively worrying about their children. This might discourage both your child and his/her potential friend. If you refuse to let your child have “alone time” with peers because you are worried about his or her personal safety, your child will not have an easy time with his or her same age group. Find a safe well-supervised place for your child like this Maryland day care center, and then allow your child to get along in that place without your guidance. Ensure that your child knows that you are always there when needed but encourage your child to learn as well, on their own.

4. Role play. If your child is timid, pretend to be another kid and encourage your child to “meet” you. Discuss beforehand what your child could say and then role play together. Then, switch roles. You be your child and have your child be another child who is approached by the “new kid.” Role playing makes your child clearer about what he or she should say in order to trigger a positive response and makes him / her more confident about possible results.