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Understand the value of connecting animals and children. From family pets and wild animals to toys, stuffed animals, and media images, animals are a central part of every child's landscape. This book examines the reasons why children should interact and connect with real animals, and it identifies the rich learning that results. You'll find heaps of foundational support and practical ideas to create authentic experiences that bring children and all kinds of species of animals together--including many adaptations if live animals are not permitted in your setting. Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood: Examines the basic qualities that make animals so appealing to children; Explains how animals impact children's cognitive, social-emotional, and inter- and intrapersonal development and growth; Includes an overview of the many ways animals are present in children's lives; Introduces authentic experiences with animals that are supportive of children's understanding and learning, and respectful to both animals and people; Provides real-life examples of how to bring animals into your classroom with suggestions for planning, ideas for finding the right pet, and resources for making experiences meaningful, relevant, and joyful for children.
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"A beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and succinct guide to children's connection with animals--its origins, its manifestations, its benefits, and how to promote it. Highly recommended."
Howard Frumkin, MD, Dr.P.H., Dean and Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health S
"Selly's book is an outstanding, informative, and inspiring examination of our complex and potentially beneficial relationship with nonhuman animals. Well-written and illustrated, the book provides a thorough understanding of the various ways humanity is enriched and enhanced by its connection with both wild and domesticated animals. The book is also realistic and practical, offering various pathw
Stephen R. Kellert, Professor Emeritus, Yale University, and author of Birthright: People
"What a wonderful resource for parents, grandparents, early childhood professionals, daycare providers, and anyone caring for children. This delightful, enjoyable, and useful book is full of solid information about the magical relationship between children and animals."
David Walsh, PhD, psychologist and author