There are many ways parents and caregivers can help children thrive in their earliest years of life. Babies in the Rain explains the theories behind the best practices for infant and toddler care as well as preferred methods for doing so. In a personable, humorous voice, Jeff A. Johnson shares his own stories about the amazing ways infants and toddlers learn. He offers valuable information on how to spend quality time with young children by building strong emotional environments, nurturing meaningful relationships, and promoting child-centered, age-appropriate learning.

Explains how to help children thrive in the earliest years of their life.

Babies and Toddlers will enjoy playing and learning with this fabric rattle book that includes baby-safe play elements. This delightfully illustrated fabric book tells the story of Jane the Monkey during a rainstorm in the jungle. A bonus lift-the-flap element is included at the end of the story to help children make a special discovery. Each fabric book snaps off from its rattle component for easy washing.

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Bor-ing! Keep little ones busy with this pitch-perfect Little Critter story featuring Little Sister! Little Sister tries to find stuff to do on a rainy day, but she is bored! Mom won’t let her play with the toys in her brother's room. Then she accidentally wakes up the baby! Thankfully, Mom is always one step ahead of Little Sister in this adorable 24-page picture book. It’s a fun way to keep little ones busy on a rainy day!

Photographs and text describe some of the many unique young animals that live in the world's rain forests, including frogs, iguanas, macaws, orangutans, and tigers.