The Milestones Project: Celebrating Childhood Around the World

by Richard Steckel, Michele Steckel

A best friend. A lost tooth. A first day of school. In engaging photos and text, this book highlights the milestones shared by every child on the planet.

In addition to original writings from some of today's best-known children's authors and illustrators, this paperback edition comes packaged with a growth chart uniquely designed to track a child's physical growth as well as their development into an ethical human being. Stickers included with the book can be placed on the chart to encourage children toward their goals."I told the truth." "I kept a promise." "I shared my toys."

 Includes growth chart to track ethical milestones. Includes essays by J.K. Rowling, Cynthia Rylant, Eric Carle, and more. 2005 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.

 

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sam Bloom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool concept, great photos, and some really funny stories (from the authors and from the kids) but for some reason it just didn't hold my interest that long.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

What could be more fun than teething? I'm so using this as a story for my "Teeth" program this summer!

[Amber]

3 copies available

[Kelly Holmes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A heartwarming collection of quotations from kids and celebrities on milestones in their lives.