Category: Parent/Teacher Collection
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Babysitting 101
When Teenagers Take Care of Children: The Official Guide for Baby Sitters Kraft 1965 I would have guessed that this is even older than 1965. The pictures are adorable, but really old fashioned (even for cartoons!). The worst, though, is the section on first aid. Librarians: please give your teen…
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Getting Your Baby in Shape
The Baby Exercise Book Levy 1973 I really do worry about baby muscle definition and if they look “ripped”. I would hate to have another baby kick sand in my baby’s face. Well worry no more! This is your book. (Humorless person alert: I am being sarcastic) Actually it isn’t…
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Your Baby is a FAILURE
The Baby Boards A Parents’ Guide to Preschool and Primary School Entrance Tests Robinson 1988 The tag line on the bottom says “Teach your 3-to 5-year old the skills need to win admission to selective early schooling programs.” I am simply aghast at the idea of testing babies! Did I…
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How Babies Are Made
How Babies Are Made Andry and Schepp 1968 Submitter (Who asked me to call him/her “Nialla”): This little gem is no longer in our collection, but it’s been kept in the workroom for years. I’m pretty sure it was kept there the entire time it was in the library, because…
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Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy
Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy Ames & Ilg 1976 Submitter: This book was being weeded from our library due to condition (though its age would have most likely have eliminated it), but the cover made us laugh hysterically. This is a fine example of a book that isn’t…
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Train Up Your Child
To Train Up a Child Pearl 1994 Submitter: I actually remember my mother having this book at some point (I don’t think she ascribed to it). Two children have died as a result of the author’s child care advice and one other was in critical condition. At some point some…
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