Reviews
Below are excerpts from reviews. More book reviews can be found in the Press Room.
"A wonderful book that should be read by every parent! A great way to enhance contact and affection in the parent-child relationship."
Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky, M.D., Belilovsky Pediatrics New York, An Americhoice Center of Excellence in Pediatric Care
“What a great gift has been given in this book to parents and children. Mommy, Draw Stars on my Tummy should be given to all parents before they take their child home from the hospital. The gift of touch is often overlooked, but it is a critical part of expressing love and for child development. Martine has done a wonderful job of giving parents the tools and skills to contribute to a strong relationship that will last a lifetime. Touch should never be excluded from a parent-child relationship, no matter what age the parent and child.”
Erik A. Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E., Licensed Psychologist, author of The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your Kids Came With
"Martine shows us how important and powerful nurturing touch is. Some of my favorite activities with my toddler are in this book: Magic Face Painting, This Little Piggy and Letters on the Back."
Kimberly Clayton Blaine, MA., MFT., Licensed Family & Child Therapist, Host & Producer TheGoToMom.TV, author of Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation and Your Inner Diva
“This book gives families nursery rhymes combined with simple touch routines to experience love for one another in a way that only touch can provide. A must-have for every parent!”
Mariana Caplan, PhD., author of To Touch is to Live: the Need for Genuine Affection in an Impersonal World
“Nurturing touch and family bonding are key components for encouraging healthy mental, physical and emotional development in children. Martine Groeneveld’s book, Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy, provides unique rhymes, games, songs and stories that parents can utilize to help boost their children’s brain power! Martine’s activities also encourage parents and caregivers to come up with their own ways of connecting with children through creative play and interaction. Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy is required reading for every parent of young children."
Susan M. Heim, coauthor, Boosting Your Baby’s Brain Power
“With a child’s increasing autonomy, parents must be mindful of the continued need to positively touch their children. The easy-to-follow, rhymes and games in “Mommy, Draw Stars on my Tummy” are loving, playful ways to keep "in touch” and maintain the parent-child bond while nurturing a child’s language, motor and cognitive development. In this informative book, Groeneveld offers affirming touch techniques for parents to communicate love and help any child relax. I recommend it to new and seasoned parents.”
Brenda Nixon, M.A. , author of The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start and speaker to parent audiences
"Martine Groeneveld has written a unique, informed and creative book for caregivers and children to learn from and enjoy for many years. It stimulates bonding and enhances early literacy skills and development. It's a welcome addition to any home or library collection."
Rebecca Shaffer Mannion, Librarian (MSLIS)
