Parenting Your Toddler, by Patricia Schimm
A practical guide for parents of all young children, not just toddlers! Offers no-nonsense advice on eating, sleeping, toilet training and more.

The Emotional Life of the Toddler, by Alicia Lieberman
This book uses case studies to illustrate the importance of temperament and the ways in which different children respond to the challenges of growing up.

A Child’s Work, by Vivian Gussin Paley
Through lively descriptions of children at play, this book conveys the importance of pretending to children’s social, emotional and intellectual development.

Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope, by Robert Ziegler
A how-to book for parents and teachers that talks about how to use homemade books to help children better understand and come to terms with changes and challenges.

Learning to Say Goodbye, by Nancy Balaban
A book that helps parents understand the complicated emotions that children feel when first starting school and that offers tips on making this transition a healthy one.