Your One-Year-Old by Louis Bates Ames (this series runs up to Fourteen year old). These books are a quick and easy read around 200 pages. The books is broken up into sections and you can skip around to the chapter that you need. It also includes books for you to read and toys that your child should be playing with at that age.
The Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care. I think you would have to find this used. A basic book, not a lot of "junk" in it. There are two volumes. Volume 1 is about child care from birth to six year old. Volume 2 is A to Z Encyclopedia of Child Health & Illness, has tons of information about each illness, what to expect and what to do. A great first time parents book.
Your Growing Child by Penelope Leach A book I think every parent should have. Anything you need to know about your baby is in this book up to age through adolescents. The book is filled with information to help guide the parents to raise a wonderful child.
What to Expect the first year Most people are familiar with this series. I do like the book, but there are section that just don't apply to everyone. I do like the recipes in the book. I have made a few they can be good. However, I haven't met a child yet that likes the first birthday cake recipe. I thought it was pretty yucky myself.
I think it is a great idea to check some of these books out from your local library. Not every book holds the anwsers for each family. You might have to read several before you find the one that fits for you and your families need.
