Bringing up Bébé : One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman (2014, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100143122967
ISBN-139780143122968
eBay Product ID (ePID)113362318

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Book TitleBringing Up Bébé : One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Children's Studies, Parenting / General, Parenting / Motherhood, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorPamela Druckerman
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-016158
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsI've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found  Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible., "Marvelous . . . Like Julia Child, who translated the secrets of French cuisine, Druckerman has investigated and distilled the essentials of French child-rearing. . . . Druckerman provides fascinating details about French sleep training, feeding schedules and family rituals. But her book's real pleasures spring from her funny, self-deprecating stories. Like the principles she examines, Druckerman isn't doctrinaire." -- NPR " Bringing Up Bébé is a must-read for parents who would like their children to eat more than white pasta and chicken fingers." -- Fox News "On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint . . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé ." -- The Wall Street Journal "French women don't have little bags of emergency Cheerios spilling all over their Louis Vuitton handbags. They also, Druckerman notes, wear skinny jeans instead of sweatpants.The world arguably needs more kids who don't throw food." -- Chicago Tribune "I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible." -- Slate, I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and-confession-I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found  Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible., On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé ., Marvelous . . . Like Julia Child, who translated the secrets of French cuisine, Druckerman has investigated and distilled the essentials of French child-rearing. . . . Druckerman provides fascinating details about French sleep training, feeding schedules and family rituals. But her book's real pleasures spring from her funny, self-deprecating stories. Like the principles she examines, Druckerman isn't doctrinaire., On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bb ., French women don't have little bags of emergency Cheerios spilling all over their Louis Vuitton handbags. They also, Druckerman notes, wear skinny jeans instead of sweatpants.The world arguably needs more kids who don't throw food., I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bb to be irresistible., "Marvelous . . . Like Julia Child, who translated the secrets of French cuisine, Druckerman has investigated and distilled the essentials of French child-rearing. . . . Druckerman provides fascinating details about French sleep training, feeding schedules and family rituals. But her book's real pleasures spring from her funny, self-deprecating stories. Like the principles she examines, Druckerman isn't doctrinaire." -- NPR " Bringing Up Bébé is a must-read for parents who would like their children to eat more than white pasta and chicken fingers." -- Fox News "On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé ." -- The Wall Street Journal "French women don't have little bags of emergency Cheerios spilling all over their Louis Vuitton handbags. They also, Druckerman notes, wear skinny jeans instead of sweatpants.The world arguably needs more kids who don't throw food." -- Chicago Tribune "I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found  Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible." -- Slate, Bringing Up Bébé is a must-read for parents who would like their children to eat more than white pasta and chicken fingers., Bringing Up Bb is a must-read for parents who would like their children to eat more than white pasta and chicken fingers., "Marvelous . . . Like Julia Child, who translated the secrets of French cuisine, Druckerman has investigated and distilled the essentials of French child-rearing. . . . Druckerman provides fascinating details about French sleep training, feeding schedules and family rituals. But her book's real pleasures spring from her funny, self-deprecating stories. Like the principles she examines, Druckerman isn't doctrinaire." -- NPR " Bringing Up Bb is a must-read for parents who would like their children to eat more than white pasta and chicken fingers." -- Fox News "On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bb ." -- The Wall Street Journal "French women don't have little bags of emergency Cheerios spilling all over their Louis Vuitton handbags. They also, Druckerman notes, wear skinny jeans instead of sweatpants.The world arguably needs more kids who don't throw food." -- Chicago Tribune "I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bb to be irresistible." -- Slate
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal649/.10944
SynopsisThe runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children. *This edition also includes Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting "On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé ." -- The Wall Street Journal "I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible." -- Slate When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous, curious, and creative. Why? How? With a notebook stashed in her diaper bag, Druckerman set out to investigate--and wound up sparking a national debate on parenting. Researched over three years and written in her warm, funny voice, Bringing Up Bébé is deeply wise, charmingly told, and destined to become a classic resource for American parents., The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children. *This edition also includes Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting "On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé ." -- The Wall Street Journal "I've been a parent now for more than eight years, and--confession--I've never actually made it all the way through a parenting book. But I found Bringing Up Bébé to be irresistible. " -- Slate When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous, curious, and creative. Why? How? With a notebook stashed in her diaper bag, Druckerman set out to investigate--and wound up sparking a national debate on parenting. Researched over three years and written in her warm, funny voice, Bringing Up Bébé is deeply wise, charmingly told, and destined to become a classic resource for American parents., T he runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children, from the author of There Are No Grown-ups. When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous, curious, and creative. Why? How? With a notebook stashed in her diaper bag, Druckerman set out to investigate--and wound up sparking a national debate on parenting. Researched over three years and written in her warm, funny voice, Bringing Up B b is deeply wise, charmingly told, and destined to become a classic resource for American parents.
LC Classification NumberHQ769.D78 2014

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  • Excellent content

    This isa great book on babies. I buy it for all new moms. The only information it is lacking is on how the French handle colicky babies

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  • Terrific Child Rearing Book

    Bringing Up Bebe gives American parents some great ideas in bringing up well behaved children. It is done in a very fun way.

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  • An insightful approach to a universal topic.

    Valuable insight onto an interesting topic, told is a bright, witty and entertaining style

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  • Interesting info to use

    Like the different way to raise a child. Not all American ways are best.

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