PPP Recommended Books
by Vickie Dickneite, Resource Coordinator
November 19, 2008
There are many topics to consider adding to a family resource library. Below are some topics we think are helpful at the PPP Center and a few books that we have reviewed.
LANGUAGE ARTS
The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease, 2001. ISBN 0141001615.
Motivating Recreational Reading and Promoting Home-School Connections by Timothy V. Rasinski, et al, 2000. ISBN 0872072827.
Let’s Read! 101 Ideas to Help Your Child Learn to Read and Write by Mary and Richard Behm, 2000. ISBN 0927516608.
Read To Me-Raising Kids Who Love to Read by Bernice E. Cullinan, 2000. ISBN 043908721X.
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
How to Encourage Girls in Math & Science by Joan Skolnick, Carol Langbort, and Lucille Day, 1997. ISBN 086651323X.
Showy Science by Hy Kim, 1996. ISBN 0673360911.
Encouraging Your Child’s Math Talent-The Involved Parents’ Guide by Michael J. Bosse’, Ph.D., and Jennifer V. Rotigel, Ed.D., 2006. ISBN 1593631847.
Encouraging Your Child’s Science Talent-The Involved Parents’ Guide by Michael S. Matthews, Ph.D., 2006. ISBN 1593631863.
HOMEWORK
How to Help Your Child with Homework by Jeanne Shay Schumm, Ph.D., 2005. ISBN 1575421682.
The Battle Over Homework by Harris Cooper, 2001. ISBN 0761978216.
How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up by Trevor Romain, 1997. ISBN 1575420012.
The Case Against Homework by Sara Bennett and Nancy Kalish, 2006. ISBN 0307340171.
PARENTING SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
52 Ways to Help Your Child Do Better in School by Jan Dargatz, 1993. ISBN 0840796625.
How to Parent So Children Will Learn by Dr. Sylvia Rimm, 1996. ISBN 060980121X.
Going to School-How to Help Your Child Succeed by Sharon L. Ramey, Ph.D., and Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., 1999. ISBN 0966639731.
Getting the Best Education for Your Child-A Parent’s Checklist by James Keogh, 1997. ISBN 0449911152.
PARENTING
Being the Parent You Want to Be-12 Communication Skills for Effective Parenting by Gary Screaton Page, M.Ed., 1999. ISBN 1892334070.
I Swore I’d NEVER Do That! Recognizing Family Patterns & Making Wise Parenting Choices by Elizabeth Fishel, 1994. ISBN 0943233690.
Parenting 911 by Charlene C. Giannetti & Margaret Sagarese, 1999. ISBN 0767903218.
You Can Handle Them All . . . For Parents by Robert L. DeBruyn, 2003. ISBN 1589921313.
FAMILIES
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen R. Covey, 1997. ISBN 0307440087.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Really Important Things by Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D. and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo, M.Ed., 1994. ISBN 1555426115.
Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish, 1998. ISBN 0380799006.
Playing Smart-The Family Guide to Enriching, Offbeat Learning Activities for Ages 4-14 by Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., 2001. ISBN 1575420953.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline with Dignity by Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mendler, 1999. ISBN 087120357X.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, 1980. ISBN 0380570009.
Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott, 1994. ISBN 1559584416.
Teaching Children Self-Discipline at Home and at School by Thomas Gordon, Ph.D., 1989. ISBN 0812917804.
For Children’s Book Ideas, go to www.ala.org. Click on ‘Awards & Scholarships’ to find the latest award-winning books.
