Paul Kropp's Books for Parents Paul Kropp has four books for adult readers on important parenting issues. How to Make Your Child a Reader for Life Random House Canada: $24.95 Publisher's link Doubleday U.S.: $12.95 This year 2000 update of The Reading Solution contains new information on the importance of early childhood reading and new concepts such as phonemic and phonological awareness which are becoming importaing in the teachine of Reading in primary school. The book shows parents: why they are so important in their child's reading progress how to read aloud with children from birth to teenage years how to use games and storytelling to boost reading skills how to overcome reading slumps and book boredom The book also lists over 300 "must have" titles that both parents and children will enjoy. "Engages the reader like a dog-eared, coffee-stained favorite novel. The sidebars alone make for fun reading..." --New York Times Book Review "If you are a parent, you need to read this book." --Robert Munsch I'll Be the Parent, You Be the Kid Perseus Books: $16.00 Publisher's link Random House of Canada: $24.95 Publisher's link I'll be the Parent tackles many of the controversial issues in parenting and offers solid advice based on the most current research. The result is a book which challenges many feel-good approaches to raising kids, but offers parents the simple truths. Topics include: the myth of quality time why a simple spank isn't child abuse the truth about sibling rivalry how the self-esteem movement is dangerous to kids why most daycare stinks the impact of television on kids and families "What I like most about this book is the fact that Kropp is not afraid to tell it like it is. He talks about 'politically correct' issues and isn't afraid to point out what's really correct. His half dozen rules for raising great kids should be required reading for all parents." --Kevin Mackinnon, City Parent The School Solution Random House of Canada: $20.00 Publisher's link Written with school principal Lynda Hodson, this book offers parents a tool for understanding school and tackling the difficult educational issues every family must face. Topics include: how to pick the best school in your community what children really learn at each grade level, with samples of student work how to get your child into the best teacher's class how to work with good and not-so-good teachers and principals "Read The School Solution before your child enrolls in kindergarten, and then reread it on Labor Day every year after." --Valerie Compton, See Magazine "This practical and straightforward guide to Canadian schools is an excellent resource that deserves soace ib evert parent's bookshelf." --Elaine Moyle, Toronto Sun  Back to the home page.