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These books and articles are used in Montessori teacher training centers, as texts for book clubs, parent groups, birth preparation classes, homeschooling groups, Montessori middle school classes, university education classes, and by anyone interested in understanding the Montessori philosophy and practice. The author, Susan Mayclin Stephenson, has AMI diplomas for 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, and since 1971 has taught children and young people from age 2-18 in Montessori environments. She is a lecturer, school consultant, and oral examiner for AMI teacher training courses.

GB400 The Joyful Child: Montessori, Global Wisdom for Birth to Three ~~$19.95~~ $16.95 On Sale! "The Joyful Child" is the favorite, the most appreciated, gift for expectant parents, or parents of a child in the first three years of age. It presents science-based information through many pictures and anecdotes, and has been translated into many languages. It is recommended by Montessori teacher trainers at all levels. "The Joyful Child" was created in collaboration with, Silvana Montanaro, MD, head of the Assistants to Infancy program, and she wrote the introduction. MORE	GB100 Child of the World: Montessori, Global Education for Age 3-12+ ~~$14.95~~ $12.95 On Sale! Especially valuable for parents at home with children during the pandemic, and teachers trying to help parents understand that the needs and tendencies of children according to the stage of development come before academics. A favorite of parents and teachers around the world. Montessori ideas for raising and educating children from age 3 to 12 and older. 170 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. MORE
GB600 Montessori and Mindfulness ~~$16.95~~ $14.95 On Sale! A very helpful book in the present virus situation! Because of the book club (see Facebook page "Montessori and Mindfulness") we are having trouble keeping this book in stock. It is available as an e-book on Amazon for now. This book is from the presentation at the International Montessori Congress in Prague, Czech Republic in 2017. It is valuable for parents of a newborn, and teachers of children from preschool through high school.	GB900 Aid to Life, Montessori Beyond the Classroom ~~$18.95~~ $15.95 On Sale! This book takes basic Montessori principles and applies them to common everyday situations. A rare treat for parents of children and young adults at all ages. Also read about how these principles were used in a private British/Peruvian school in Peru with NO Montessori materials, and are helpful in orphanage in Morocco, a school for the blind in Tibet, and a Montessori teacher training course in Morocco. "At Home" chapters, and questions and answers in a Montessori newspaper column, are inspiring to educators and parents alike.
GB730 The Red Corolla: Montessori Cosmic Education for Age 3-6 ~~$19.95~~ $16.95 On Sale! This book is helping Montessori and non-Montessori families explore the natural and man-made world with their children. There are clearly defined lessons for ages 3-6+ in physics, botany, zoology, history, geography, music, and art, based on lectures by the author on the first AMI primary teacher course in Morocco. For families, schools, teacher training centers.	GB450 NO CHECKMATE Montessori Chess Lessons for Age 3 to 90+ ~~$14.95~~ $12.95 On Sale! Imagine you want to share your own passions with your child. How can you analyze the steps to interest the child and to lead to success. With this chess as example, the author shows how learning can follow the stages of interest and development. A child can learn to carry and handle the pieces carefully, how to end a game gracefully, the specific language connected with the same, and how to play with someone else in such a way that learning is valued over winning. As an unexpected surprise it has been shown that many adults have finally learned to play, with the help of this little book.
GB160 Montessori Homeschooling, One Family's Story ~~$19.95~~ $16.95 On Sale! "The book 'Montessori Homeschooling' is a must read for every homeschooling parent, and every teacher in a Montessori elementary classroom!" -Montessori 3-12 consultant, The Hague, Netherlands. This book was created during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to support, and give creative ideas to, parents, Montessori guides, and teachers. It documents 15 years of homeschooling through elementary, middle, and high school - guided by a mother with Montessori 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 experience and a father who is head of the Michael Olaf Company.	GB750 The Universal Child, Guided by Nature ~~$16.95~~ $14.95 On Sale! How fascinating it is to see that guided by nature, from birth on, humans share the same physical/mental/psychological needs in order to be fully-realized and happy Hunan beings. Here are many examples of how we can help, at even the earliest age, provide for the needs to: explore, move, work, concentrate and develop self control. Pictures and information are also included that share the author's Montessori work around the world.
GB200 El Nino Alegre, Montessori desde el Nacimiento hasta los Tres Anos ~~$19.95~~ $16.95 On Sale! This Spanish version of The Joyful Child takes the science-based wisdom of "Understanding the Human Being" and, through many pictures and anecdotes, makes the valuable information more accessible to parents and academics interested in this stage of human development. Introduction by Silvana Montanaro, MD. MORE	GB800 El Ni�o Universal, Guiado por la Naturaleza (Spanish Edition ~~$16.95~~ $14.95 On Sale! 56 pages, full color, A brief introduction to Montessori practices around the world. 140 color illustrations. "This book, showing Montessori practices applied to all cultures today, highlighted by Maria Montessori’s words, the author’s experience in many countries, and the eloquent photographs, is very inspiring." (AMI Montessori teacher, Paraguay and Colombia)
GB710 A Crianca Alegre: Sabedoria Montessori do Nascimento aos Tres Anos (Portuguese Edition) ~~$19.95~~ $16.95 On Sale! The Portuguese translation of the book �The Joyful Child: Montessori, Global Wisdom from Birth to Three Years