Description
In this story, an amazing kangaroo named Joey shows all of the amazing activities (represented as developmental milestones, such as first words, first steps, potty training) he can do now that he is 3 years old. This book will show you what to look for as your child grows and develops. Appropriate for children ages 2-3. Cognitive learning, thinking, and problem-solving begins at this age along with movement and physical development.
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About the Author
This content piece is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDD), in collaboration with a number of national partners, to launch a public awareness campaign called "Learn the Signs. Act Early." The program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need. About Julia Cook Julia Cook is well-recognized as a national award-winning children's book author who has presented in more than 600 schools across the country, regularly delivers keynote addresses at national education and counseling conferences, and already has 19 published children's books. The goal behind all of Julia's books and efforts is to actively involve young people with her fun and creative stories and teach them to become "better." Inspirations for her books come from working with children and carefully listening to parents and teachers. Julia's books have been referenced in such publications as Parents magazine, The New Yorker, and babyzone.com. In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with her husband and three children in Freemont, Nebraska. "In order to teach children, you must enter their view of the world." -- Julia Cook About Laura A. Jana, MD Dr. Laura Jana is a nationally recognized pediatrician, parenting expert, and the award-winning author of Heading Home with Your Newborn (AAP, 2nd Ed., 2010) and Food Fights (AAP, 2007). After serving as a consultant to Dr. Benjamin Spock early in her career, she now serves as a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, blogs for the Omaha World-Herald and WebMD, and is an expert consultant for academic organizations, nonprofits, and major corporations alike. In addition to regular appearances as the parenting expert on Omaha's NBC affiliate, Dr. Jana has also appeared on To d a y, CNN, and Good Morning America, and been featured in publications such as Parents magazine, USA Today, People, Time, and The New York Times. She is the owner of Primrose School of Legacy - a 200-student educational child-care center - and the proud mother of three. As a longstanding advocate for early literacy and co-creator of Amazing Me, she is excited to add published children's book author to her list of professional endeavors. About Allison Valentine Allison Valentine is an artist and illustrator who spends her time creating fun and colorful artwork from her Connecticut studio. She has illustrated multiple children's books, including several of Julia Cook and Laura Jana's previous books, and has also received the AEP (Association for Educational Publishers) Distinguished Achievement Award.
