Storytime with the Author: Deborah Farmer Kris

82 Central Street,Wellesley MA 02482

12 November, 2022

Description

If you would prefer to RSVP by phone, you may call Wellesley Books at 781-431-1160. Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you can buy the book(s) now along with your RSVP at checkout. Please note that you must purchase your copy of the book from Wellesley Books in order to have the author sign it at the event. ABOUT THE BOOK Celebrate the many ways children grow—inside and out—with these words of affirmation for kids. You Are Growing All the Time celebrates the many ways children grow—inside and out—and supports them through the ups and downs along the way. The steady love of a caregiver can help children thrive, even when life is challenging. You Are Growing All the Time recognizes and affirms the physical, social, emotional, and educational growth of children as they: grow taller • help a friend who fell off the swings • pause and breathe when angry about losing a game • ask questions Written from the perspective of a caring adult speaking to a child, You Are Growing All the Time features charming rhymes, words of affirmation for kids, and a heartwarming message. The book is perfect for storytime, home, the preschool classroom, and whenever children need a reminder of all the ways they’re loved and appreciated. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR’s MindShift and other national publications. Over the course of her career, Deborah has taught almost every grade K–12, served as a school administrator, directed leadership institutes, and presented to hundreds of parents and educators around the United States. Deborah and her husband live in Massachusetts with their two kids—who love to test every theory she’s ever had about child development. Mostly, she loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can help kids and families thrive.