Silberg, Jackie : Emporia State University / University of Missouri--Kansas City / Miss Jackie Music Company

Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker. Her latest book is Games to Play with Babies, Third Edition. She is the author of many other best-selling books, including 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos, 125 Brain Games for Babies, Games to Play with Toddlers, Games to Play with Two Year Olds, More Games to Play with Toddlers, 300 Three Minute Games, 500 Five Minute Games, and The I Can�t Sing Book.

Long recognized as an authority on child development, Jackie Silberg's books are also appreciated by parents. Four of her books were selected to be reviewed by Parent Council. Current interest in brain development in young children has made Ms. Silberg's books quite popular, as they give parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers many ways to have fun interacting with children while developing valuable skills such as motor coordination, language, listening, counting, and problem-solving.

Jackie Silberg's More Games to Play with Toddlers was awarded the Publishers Marketing Association Benjamin Franklin Award for excellence in the Education/Teaching/Academic category. Her many award-winning books have been published in thirteen countries.

In November of 1996, Jackie Silberg received the Distinguished Alumna Award from Emporia State University, where she received her Master of Science degree in Child Development. The Distinguished Alumna Award recognizes Ms. Silberg�s current achievements as well as her long and prolific career. Between 1964 and 1974, she founded and directed the Jewish Community Center School of Music in Kansas City, Missouri. During 1974-1976, she worked for Channel 41 TV, planning the music and performing her original music for a children�s program called �41 Treehouse Lane� where she was known as �Miss Jackie.� Between 1976 and 1982, she wrote and produced a TV show for Telecable called �Just Kids,� which addressed children�s needs and interests. She has been writing books and music for children since 1979.

When Ms. Silberg is not touring the country giving workshops, keynote addresses at conferences, and concerts, she serves as an adjunct instructor at both Emporia State University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She also lectures at Johnson County Community College. Jackie Silberg is the owner of Miss Jackie Music Company in Leawood, Kansas where she resides.

Over 240 fun-filled games include lots of hugs and kisses to help babies bond with their caregivers and parents as they develop necessary skills. Babies experience the interaction and nurturing they need for healthy self-esteem. This book encourages the development of happy, trusting babies who will become happy, trusting toddlers. If there's a baby in your child care center or in your family, you won't want to miss these wonderful games.