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Child: How Children Think, Learn and Grow in the Early Years
The author of Amazing Baby explores childhood from ages 2 to 5, offering profiles that will help readers interpret growth patterns, social and emotional behavior and physical and cognitive skills; discussions of gestures and body language; information on the subtle differences between boys and girls; and much more, in a book with 250 full-color photos.
- GenresNonfiction
192 pages, Hardcover
First published October 20, 2010
About the author
Desmond Morris
235 books578 followersDesmond John Morris (24 January 1928 - 19 April 2026) was an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology.
He is known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programmes such as Zoo Time.
After the death of his wife in 2018 he lived with his son and family in Ireland. Morris died in Naas, County Kildare, on 19 April 2026, at the age of 98.
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He is known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programmes such as Zoo Time.
After the death of his wife in 2018 he lived with his son and family in Ireland. Morris died in Naas, County Kildare, on 19 April 2026, at the age of 98.
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July 13, 2022
I liked this book. It’s half info, half stunning illustrations. It makes childhood look as magical as it is.
My biggest beef with this book, is when they mention “religion” and “sin nature” the author misrepresents the Christian view of sin nature, and has no mention of the gospel or what Christ has done for us (which is the whole point.) it’s always disappointing when an author can’t accurately represent the view they disagree with.
Some helpful things in here, lots I fundamentally disagree with as a Christian, though I expected that:)
Read for a research project.
My biggest beef with this book, is when they mention “religion” and “sin nature” the author misrepresents the Christian view of sin nature, and has no mention of the gospel or what Christ has done for us (which is the whole point.) it’s always disappointing when an author can’t accurately represent the view they disagree with.
Some helpful things in here, lots I fundamentally disagree with as a Christian, though I expected that:)
Read for a research project.
June 29, 2022
Zajímavé informace a hezky graficky řešeno.
June 16, 2024
Libro lleno de sabiduría, Desmon Morris nunca defrauda. Ojalá uno sobre adolescentes y adultos
October 20, 2011
(4.5 stars) Lots of interesting little tidbits on toddler development. Each page dealt with a different aspect of physical, emotional or intellectual development. I found it occasionally a little preachy about "good" parenting, but they photography is beautiful and it had some good stuff on how kids' brains work.
However, I really felt like Maddy does not fall into the average expectations for her age, and I'm not sure if that's a shortcoming of the book, or if Maddy's just different.
However, I really felt like Maddy does not fall into the average expectations for her age, and I'm not sure if that's a shortcoming of the book, or if Maddy's just different.
October 10, 2013
more like a textbook not Morris's usual style, so not one of my favourites. not saying that its not interesting i just prefer his other stuff
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