The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze [Paperback]

Lorilee Craker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

Preschoolers are wide-eyed and full of wonder. And so are their parents! With everything from getting children to eat their vegetables to answering the multitude of curious questions kids ask, parents are kept incredibly busy. "Perhaps no other time in childhood are kids as impressionable and curious as this," says mom and author Lorilee Craker. In The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze she reveals the brilliance and humor of these amazing years in a child's life, showing parents the incredible opportunities they have to teach, disciple, enjoy, and grow closer to their preschoolers. Drawing from real-life parenting experiences, including many of her own, Lorilee delivers loads of funny stories, road-tested tips, and hard-won wisdom to help moms make the most of the often amusing, sometimes maddening, preschool days.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080073064X
• ISBN-13: 978-0800730642
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,524,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lorilee Craker is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Coldest City in the World (with the warmest heart). She now lives in balmy Grand Rapids, MI, where she rocks out in her minivan as she shuttles her three children to hockey, gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse, and everywhere in between. She is the author of 11 books, including "Money Secrets of the Amish" and the New York Times bestseller "Through the Storm" with Lynne Spears. She is also a longtime contributor to the entertainment pages of "The Grand Rapids Press" and has been published in magazines ranging from "Sports Spectrum" to "Parents."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended for all young Christian mothers, May 6, 2006

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This review is from: The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze (Paperback)

The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years A Mommy Guide To Preschool Daze by author and parenting expert Lorilee Craker is a knowledgeable collection of specific tactics and productive strategies for creatively assisting young mothers with their child's upbringing. As children may be often difficult or high-maintenance in their daily life, The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years incorporates a religious perspective to provide readers with an expansive wisdom of psychological sound approaches for easing a child through such issues as the "boogeyman", their eating habits, handling embarrassing situations, releasing the "inner red-hot mama", giving confidence to dependant or clingy children, and so much more. The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years is strongly recommended for all young Christian mothers searching for an overall guide to helping their children throughout the many difficult aspects of childhood.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Weary Moms, August 27, 2006

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K. P. GILLEN (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze (Paperback)

This gem by Lorilee Craker is a great book to pick up during nap time or while the kids run through the sprinkler. Her insights on little ones are right on. The inspiration offered to get through one more battle is wonderful. I bought the book for my sister-in-law who was feeling at the end of her rope with two under four. She loved knowing she wasn't alone in her struggles. Great read for anyone with young children!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt, Truthful Insight into our Terrific Toddlers, October 26, 2006

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A. VanPutten "Book Addict" (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years: A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze (Paperback)

This is a great book for parents of toddlers. I love the way Lorilee Craker writes and even shares stories about her own children. It is great to know that most moms experience the same little quirks with their own toddlers. From picky eating, to tackling potty training, this book has it all. Quick and easy to read - because with toddlers, who really has time to read?