Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK An alphabetic tour of the construction site for the youngest readers A is for architect B is for bulldozer C is for construction site . . . Put on your hard hat and vest and come on down to the construction site! This noisy, busy place is crowded with people, trucks, and tools working together to build something new. With J for jackhammer, L for ladder, and T for toolbelt, this colorful board book from Cynthia Muchnick and Volha Kaliaha has everything you need to know about life on a working site. Perfect for aspiring contractors and lovers of all things construction!

Bragging rights and bumper stickers are some of the social forces fueling today’s parenting behavior—and, as a result, even well-intentioned parents are behaving badly. Many parents don’t know how best to support their teens, especially when everyone around them seems to be frantically tutoring, managing, and helicoptering. The Parent Compass provides guidance on what parents’ roles should be in supporting their teens’ mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years. For anyone daunted by the unique challenge of parenting well in this pressure-laden and uncertain era, The Parent Compass offers: ·Advice on fostering grit and resilience in your teen ·Strategies to help your teen approach life with purpose ·Guidance on how to preserve your relationship with your teen while navigating a competitive academic environment ·Clear explanations of your appropriate role in the college admission process ·Effective ways to approach technology use in your home, and much more!Using The Parent Compass to navigate the adolescent years will help you parent with confidence and intention, allowing you to forge a trusting, positive relationship with your teen.