How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Our connection with our children is formed before birth, and lasts for our entire lives..." (more)
Key Phrases: sonic children, invite your child, show your child, Maria Montessori, Sandpaper Letters

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"Seldin's book is beautifully illustrated with full color photographs of a diverse group of children ..." -- Library Journal

Product Description

Adapted for easy use with children at home and based on the key ideas that create confident, independent children in Montessori schools, this inspiring book shows parents how to deal with children's physical and intellectual growth from birth to six years.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (December 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075662505X
• ISBN-13: 978-0756625054
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,488 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful first Montessori Book , May 8, 2007

By	H. Fierlinger "hassie" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am so happy that this book is available as it is one of the few Montessori books that has so many lovely photos. This book is for anyone interested in Montessori and has many easy and basic suggesions for setting up your home to be child friendly. Even if you do not intend to take your child to a Montessori school, you will be able to use this book at home for years and years. It has great birthday party suggestions which I have never seen in a Montessori book before. It is filled with great ideas.

This is not the book to get if you are looking for an introduction to Montessori schools. It is primarily geared toward the home.

41 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and helpful, January 23, 2007

By	Elizabeth Pantley (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I picked up a copy of How to Raise an Amazing Child - and I must say that it is an amazing book. It is a gem filled with important tips as well as a beautiful piece of art. I find myself leafing though it just to enjoy the photographs and the presentation. I love the practical and helpful ideas throughout, such as ideas on how to create a meaningful birthday celebration, how to encourage and teach helpfulness, and how to set up your child's world to encourage the enjoyment and learning of new skills. This is a worthwhile book for any parent to enjoy and learn from.
Elizabeth Pantley,
Author of The No-Cry Discipline Solution

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory reading for all parents, March 3, 2007

By	S. Caldwell (South Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the most useful books on child-rearing I have ever read. In many ways it is typical of DK - wonderful pictures and concise and relevant content. This makes it accessible to people unfamiliar with the Montessori approach. People more familiar with Montessori philosophy will recognise the authenticity of Tim Seldin's guidelines for parents. This book is an ideal gift for new parents and should be read by anyone who comes into contact with young children.