Bøker av Jennifer Adams

A beautifully illustrated board book version of the timeless Christmas ballet, this is a new title in the much-loved "BabyLit" series.

The perfect lullaby for a magical midsummer night, and a beautiful way to introduce your little one to the Bard. Jennifer Adams' adaptation of Shakespeare's original lines and Alison Oliver's whimsical illustrations bring the world of fairies to life and will enchant little ones for years to come.

Step into the drama filled world of Jane Austin's Emma: A BabyLit Emotions Primer. Your little one will learn about the meddling Emma Woodhouse, who takes it upon herself to become the village matchmaker, creating all sorts of feelings in others. Her friend's emotions include Mr. Elton being angry, Miss Taylor becoming happy, while Jane Fairfax is tired.

With the perennial popularity of classic writers like Jane Austen and William Shakespeare, Baby Lit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple counting text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar's Alison Oliver, Little Miss Austen and Little Master Shakespeare are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library. Jennifer Adams is the author of a dozen books including Remarkably Jane: Notable Quotations on Jane Austen and the popular Y Is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent ABC Book for Grown-Ups. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City. Her favorite baby name is Fitzwilliam. Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison's design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in Manhattan. Her favorite baby name is Lizzy.

From the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, Jennifer Adams, comes a lyrical and empowering picture book about the many ways children can make a wish and how they can make their wishes-even the tough ones-come true You can make a wish on many things: on a star, on a penny, or by blowing out the candles of your cake. Some wishes are easy but some are hard, like wishing people would be kind to each other or that your grandparent isn't sick. But by taking action, we can make even the hardest wishes come true. This mindful, warm text from author Jennifer Adams paired with the upbeat, bold art of Sara Gillingham shows the many ways we can help along even our toughest wishes.

Title: The Art of Relating: How to Connect with Others and Make a Positive ImpactAuthor: Jennifer AdamsOverview: "The Art of Relating: How to Connect with Others and Make a Positive Impact" is a comprehensive guide to navigating the intricacies of human relationships with empathy, authenticity, and purpose. Drawing upon insights from psychology, communication studies, and social science research, the authors offer practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections, building trust, and creating positive change in both personal and professional spheres.Key Themes: Empathy and Understanding: The book explores the importance of empathy in building strong, meaningful relationships and offers practical techniques for developing empathetic listening skills and understanding others' perspectives.Effective Communication: Readers learn how to enhance their communication skills through active listening, nonverbal communication, and assertive expression of needs and desires.Building Trust and Rapport: Strategies for cultivating trust, fostering rapport, and navigating conflict constructively are presented, along with insights into repairing trust after breaches.Cultivating Resilience: The book addresses the challenges of navigating change, managing conflict, and overcoming barriers to trust, offering guidance on building resilience and fostering deeper connections.Empowering Others: Readers discover how to recognize and foster the potential in others, inspire action, and champion diversity, inclusion, and social justice.Practical Tools: Self-assessment tools for emotional intelligence, conflict resolution styles, and boundary setting.Case studies illustrating real-world applications of relational principles.Worksheets and templates for communication planning, goal setting, and conflict resolution.Additional resources for further exploration, including recommended books, online courses, and podcasts.Audience: "The Art of Relating" is suitable for anyone seeking to improve their interpersonal skills, deepen their relationships, and make a positive impact in their personal and professional lives. It is particularly valuable for educators, leaders, healthcare professionals, community activists, and individuals committed to fostering inclusive and supportive communities.Impact: This book equips readers with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to cultivate empathy, foster understanding, and create positive change in their relationships and communities. By embracing the principles of empathy, authenticity, and inclusivity, readers can forge deeper connections, build trust, and work collaboratively towards a more compassionate and resilient society.Overall, "The Art of Relating" offers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace, integrity, and purpose, inspiring readers to embark on their own journey towards more meaningful and impactful connections.

For some couples, heading to separate beds or rooms is a no-brainer. For others, it can look and feel like the beginning of the end. A 'Sleep Divorce' sounds scary, but it doesn't need to be. Hundreds of thousands of couples across the world have healthy, happy relationships, but they don't share a bed every night.

This joyful ode to the everyday moments in a child's life is a child-friendly reimagining of the classic poem ?Pippa's Song? by poet Robert Browning. Perfect for Poetry Month and for fans of Liz Garton Scanlon and Cynthia Rylant.Waffles for breakfast, walking to school with a friend, playing in the park, making dinner, getting tucked into bed...these moments shape the familiar rhythms of a child's life.This lyrical celebration of the everyday, with the comforting refrain ?all's right with the world,? is the perfect read-aloud for bedtime or anytime.The year's at the spring,and day's at the morn.Morning's at seven.All's right with the world.

From the bestselling author of the BabyLit series, a bright and cheerful bedtime book for kids with big imaginations.

From the bestselling author of the BabyLit series, a fun and dreamy bedtime book for kids with big imaginations.

Cinderella: My First Ballet Book retells the classic story and introduces little ones to the beautiful art of ballet. Jennifer Adams' engaging writing and Corey Egbert's delightful illustrations introduce little ones to the classic story ballet of Cinderella while depicting ballet steps and positions. Cinderella's wicked stepfamily, kind fairy godmother, and charming prince dance their way into your heart, encouraging babies to Be Active, Be Creative, and Be Brilliant!

A young girl finds strength and courage through her connection to nature, taking care of her mind and body, and treating others with kindness.A warrior goddess is strong, powerful, and kind. SheΓÇÖs friends with the sun and the wind. She takes care of her body and mind. She helps others and makes the world a better place.In this empowering tale of a little girl with big dreams, young readers learn how each day is full of opportunities to make a positive impact with ordinary actions. Our heroine is generous, grateful, and fierce. As she connects with the Earth, takes care of her body, and finds strength in kindness, she discovers her inner warrior goddess and inspires young girls everywhere to do the same.

Introduce little ones to the stirring spectacle of ballet with this "BabyLit" take on "Swan Lake".

The Sleeping Beauty: My First Ballet Book retells the classic story and introduces little ones to the beautiful art of ballet. Jennifer Adams' engaging text alongside adorable illustrations by Corey Egbert introduces little ones to The Sleeping Beauty story of kings, queens, fairies, and dancing. My First Ballet Books encourage babies to Be Creative, Be Active, and Be Brilliant through the classic art of ballet.

Little ones can join Phileas Fogg and Passepartout as they circle the globe in this BabyLit Primer based on Jules Verne's classic tale. They travel using trains, ships, palanquins, a carriage, a sled, and even an elephant. Full color.

A new title in the popular series which encourages literary-minded little ones about the importance of friendship. Ages: 0-3yrs

A board book based on the classic novel "Little Women", showing all kinds of ways of having fun, from singing to gardening, skating and reading. Ages: 0+

Inspired by Homer's "The Odyssey", this board book features ten monsters from Odysseus's epic journey home, from a silly Cyclops to goofy lotus eaters. Ages: 0+