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Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World by [Angela C. Santomero, Deborah Reber, Daniel R. Anderson]

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The award-winning creator of Blue’s Clues, Super Why!, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood shares the secret sauce behind her shows’ powerful, transformative results in the form of eleven research-based, foundational “clues” to ensure that preschoolers flourish academically, socially, and emotionally during this critical time.

The preschool years—when children are between the ages of two and five—are the most influential, important years in a child’s life. Studies show that pausing to interact, playing to solve problems, diffusing with humor, and using repetition are the hidden clues conscious parents use to raise successful kids and help them learn critical thinking skills, foster empathy, and nurture their sense of self-worth.

Angela C. Santomero, MA, the award-winning creator of children’s television phenomena knows this better than anyone and has spent decades working to instill confidence in her young viewers. In Preschool Clues, she breaks down the philosophy behind her shows—educating, inspiring, and empowering kids—into concrete strategies that parents and educators can incorporate into their family and classroom to set their preschoolers up for success, such as:

-Intentionally pausing to foster bonding, independence, and resilience
-Developing empathy and confidence through soliciting preschoolers’ help
-Becoming “fluent” in the language of preschoolers: Play
-Igniting your preschooler’s curiosity
-Being an involved co-player everyday
-Designing a healthy media diet

In Preschool Clues, Angela shares the latest research from top thinkers in child development and education. Through her practical, straightforward advice and inspiring, conversational approach, you will not only understand exactly what your children are learning from the shows they watch and why these shows are so effective, you’ll know exactly how to apply these same proven approaches in your daily life and with the same powerful results.

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"Angela is carrying on Fred's legacy with her work in children's media -- like a modern day Fred Rogers." – Joanne Rogers

“Angela Santomero is a bigger showrunner than Vince Gilligan, David Milch, and Judd Apatow combined — to a kid. The creator of Blue Clues, Super Why!, Creative Galaxy — and yes, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood — is the driving force behind the best educational programming for children.” –Fatherly.com

“In this practical and research-based guide, Santomero, Blue’s Clues cocreator and creator of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and other children’s TV shows, helps parents of preschoolers understand how to use media effectively and age appropriately… Parents will find plenty of fresh ideas for raising “smart, inspired, and engaged” preschoolers in this wise and enthusiastic text.”—Publishers Weekly

"Leave it to the genius behind Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Angela Santomero to translate her knowledge of child development research into the ultimate parenting book. It includes guiding principles and hundreds of easy and fun everyday activities parents and teachers can use to raise children to be thoughtful, caring and truly engaged learners!”—Ellen Galinsky, author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

“Angela Santomero reveals the elements that make her shows both entertaining and educational, and clues parents to do the same in their everyday moments with young children.”–Joanna Faber and Julie King, authors of How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen

“Children are active and children are curious. Angela Santomero, who has harnessed their curiosity with brilliant children’s television, has brought her creative instincts and solid developmental science to bear on how we can join and parent children in their world which so seamlessly spans the physical and the digital. With this active verb-driven, warm and humorous guide, she offers clues to understanding and enjoying our young children while directing their endless energy toward their best selves."—Michael Rich, MD, The Mediatrician Director, Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH), Boston Children's Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

“Fans of Blue’s Clues and Santomero’s other popular children’s shows will enjoy her practical advice and conversational tone. Educators and parents will likely find a takeaway or two in this breezy, informative read.”—Library Journal

“[Santomero] incorporates numerous examples of day-to-day interactions with toddlers as well as handy charts and bulleted lists that get to the heart of each chapter, condensing the important information into bite-size bits for the busy parent… An entertaining and educational analysis of how toddlers learn."—Kirkus

About the Author

Described by Joanne Rogers as “a modern day Fred Rogers,” Angela Santomero is the cocreator of Blue’s Clues and the creator of Super Why!, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Creative Galaxy, and Wishenproof. Her work has been cited in numerous publications including Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller, The Tipping Point. She lives in New York with her husband, daughters, and their two dogs. Her first book is Preschool Clues.

Deborah Reber’s teen books include Doable, Language of Love, Chill, In Their Shoes, and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal. She is also the founding editor-in-chief for Heart of Gold, an online destination for teen girls passionate about entrepreneurship, social activism, and volunteerism. She recently moved to Amsterdam with her family. Find out more at DebbieReber.com.

From School Library Journal

In Santomero's first book, the cocreator of award-winning programs such as Blue's Clues, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood shares the inspiration behind her educational, live-action, animated series, which incorporate both child development and early education principles. Admitting her major influence was Fred Rogers, Santomero gives readers "clues" to help preschoolers thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. She begins with the controversial question of whether screen time should be allowed for preschoolers and argues that, like the best children's media, parent time with kids should include play, thinking, learning to help others, and laughing, all elements she believes led to the hit success of her programs. Each chapter concludes with "Angela's Clues," a succinct section that provides suggestions for implementing the author's tips. VERDICT Fans of Blue's Clues and Santomero's other popular children's shows will enjoy her practical advice and conversational tone. Educators and parents will likely find a takeaway or two in this breezy, informative read.—Julia M. Reffner, Richmond, VA --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074ZJBZ4M
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Touchstone (April 3, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3643 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #293,817 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #101 in Preschool & Kindergarten
- #165 in Child Development
- #243 in Parenting Babies & Toddlers

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Matt Duray

Recommending this book to every preschool parent I know!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019

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I found this book after reading some other preschool-focused discipline books, as I was really struggling with how to parent (and specifically discipline) my very active and independent 2 year old. What I love most about Preschool Clues is that Angela has such a pure heart for nurturing and encouraging the development of preschoolers that she helped me realize through this book that parenting my toddler is so much more about engaging her whole self, her interests, her thoughts, her feelings, and connecting with her on a preschool level, than it is about "disciplining" her. It TOTALLY changed my view of parenting for the best!
The book is repetitive...but obviously on purpose and in a very intentional, intelligent way. Angela recognizes that preschoolers are not the only ones who benefit from well-constructed repetition! There were many times I felt that I should be taking notes at the beginning of the chapter, only to find that the concepts really were written to be "sticky" in my mind without having to reread notes.
Angela is a preschool genius and I truly will be FOREVER recommending this book to preschool parents. BUY IT! :)
--- Kelsey

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Sarah E.

Angela Santomero is My Hero

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019

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We are big fans of Angela Santomero's shows. If you have a preschooler, this is a must read. Angela helps to put empathy on paper for all parents to learn from. This book gives great advice that we should all use and cleverly ties it into the media our preschoolers consume. One of the best parts of this book is the reminder that we all still have that kid inside of us; and like all children, we want to be heard, understood and respected.
This is a great book that you will continue to reference as you navigate the world of preschoolers.

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JMOM

Inspired

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018

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Angela Santomero is a genius when it comes to reaching kids through their electronics. Whether on the TV, phone or tablet, I know my kids are LEARNING when watching her shows. She gives amazing advice in this book and I know my kids and I will be better for me having read it.

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MadsMac

An Absolute Must Read!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018

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This is a book to read, dog-ear and refer back to for years to come. It was so chalk-full of information for raising kids without ever talking down to me. I feel like Angela is my new best friend and that she just gave her, Daniel Tiger's, and Blue's all-time best advice like we were sitting over a cup of coffee. I already know I'll read again!

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CaliMammaOfC

Great read for parents who want to understand the world of kids media!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018

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What a great read! Awesome for me to understand television for my little ones and the thought and care that goes into it! Highly recommended if you're trying to understand how to navigate the world of media and children - I also found it incredibly fascinating as a grown up as well with an interest in psychology. Well done and congrats to the team!

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JT K.

Amazing book for teachers and parents

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018

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This is an amazing book for both parents and teachers! Angela makes the reading fun & enjoyable and also simplifies it to make it easy to understand.

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Lovely and Useful

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019

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Loved this book. Interesting combo of storytelling and pedagogic principals. Very well written with a heart warming approach to engaged child education.

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Preschool clues

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020

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Great read, gave me so much insight.

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Veronica Green

Amazing book!

Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2019

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This is a wonderful book for parents, educators, or really anyone who has an impact on children. The information is vital to understanding children and I am looking at educational programming with a different lens. Highly recommend!

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