Books by Elizabeth Verdick

Book SynopsisToddlers learn skills for being patient that make waiting easier for everyone. Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratification will set up young children for success in school and in social settings. Practicing patience is the key. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick acknowledges that waiting can be frustrating and offers toddlers simple ideas to make waiting easier. Little ones can use waiting time to watch the world around them, listen to music, tell stories, sing songs, whisper, play games, build with Legos, draw pictures, move or stretch, and more. Children learn, "I can wait a while. I can do it with a smile." In this twelfth addition to the best-selling Best Behavior board book series, Marieka Heinlen's vivid illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring warmth and fun to every spread. The book closes with tips to help parents and care providers foster patience in young children. Best Behavior(R) Series The Best Behavior series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby-preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages 4-7. Children, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.Trade Review"A thoroughly charming and entertaining board book with an important underlying message."-- "Midwest Book Review"

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Book SynopsisChildren learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making the most of the time you have with your screens and without. While screens can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for children, and adults should take steps to ensure online safety for kids. With straightforward suggestions, children will learn valuable information about online safety, setting healthy screen-time boundaries, and the importance of screen-free time. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, as well as ways to stay safe and happy when online. Illustrator Marieka Heinlen s active and vibrant illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring the activities and suggestions for screen-free fun to life. A section for adults at the end of the book includes information on the effects of too much screen time and suggestions for establishing screen-time boundaries.Best Behavior Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1 4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4 7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

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Book SynopsisHelp young children learn screen-time boundaries and fun ways to spend "screens-off" time. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set boundaries and limits for screen time, and to find enjoyable ways to spend time without screens. "Together, we say, 'All done.' Now follow up with something fun." Screen time can be helpful and fun, but it's important for toddlers to learn that screen time can't be all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for young children. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, like singing, swinging, or playing pretend! The book ends with additional ideas and activities to help adults navigate screen time with toddlers and preschoolers. Best Behavior(R) Series The Best Behavior(R) series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Bilingual board books and paperback editions are available for select titles. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.Trade Review"Unreservedly recommended."-- "Children's Bookwatch"

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Book SynopsisEnglish-Spanish bilingual board book celebrates the many ways babies reach out and discover the world around them

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Book SynopsisOops! We all make mistakes. This reassuring book shows toddlers that mistakes are okay and helps them build resilience and independence.

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Book SynopsisIn this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings.Everyone cries. Sometimes the tears are happy ones; often, though, they come from sadness or frustration. If you re sad or upset, the tears may come. Crying has a purpose: it lets your feelings out and shows others you might need help. Sadness and disappointment are common, recurring emotions that children can learn to understand, handle, and grow from. With vivid illustrations and straightforward suggestions, Tears Are Not Forever provides practical advice for coping with these challenging feelings. Remember: tears are not forever. In time, you will feel better. A section for adults reinforces the book s message that crying is a natural, normal response to strong feelings and includes tips and activities to help children express and handle their feelings.The Best Behavior(R) Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1 4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4 7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

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Book SynopsisYoung children learn that everybody cries, how crying can help them, and ways they can cope with challenging feelings.

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Book SynopsisHelp put a stop to toddlers' nose picking.

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Book SynopsisHelp toddlers transition to giving up the pacifier and make it a positive experience for kids and grown-ups alike.

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Book SynopsisHelp young children learn to limit screen time and fun ways to spend 'screens-off' time.

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Book SynopsisTeach little ones why and how to be kind to animals and to ask before touching someone's pet.

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Book SynopsisTeach kids that teasing animals isn't nice, they can choose to be kind to animals, and it's important to ask before touching someone's pet. Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues (a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail) can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this English-Spanish bilingual picture book is about. But mostly it's about showing children how to love pets gently, because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone else's pet, there's one important rule you should know: Ask the owner first! A special section for adults includes ideas for teaching children kindness to animals, activities, and discussion starters in both English and Spanish. Best Behavior series: Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1 to 4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4 to 7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of all titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful t(more...)

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Book SynopsisEverybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings. Everyone cries. Sometimes the tears are happy ones; often, though, they come from sadness or frustration. "If you're sad or upset, the tears may come. Crying has a purpose: it lets your feelings out and shows others you might need help." Sadness and disappointment are common, recurring emotions that children can learn to understand, handle, and grow from. With vivid illustrations and straightforward suggestions, this English-Spanish bilingual picture book provides practical advice for coping with these challenging feelings. "Remember: tears are not forever. In time, you will feel better." A section for adults reinforces the book's message that crying is a natural, normal response to strong feelings and includes tips and activities in both English and Spanish to help children express and handle their feelings .Best Behavior series: Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1 to 4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4 to 7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of all titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love thes(more...)

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Book SynopsisYoung children learn that everybody cries, how crying can help them, and ways they can cope with challenging feelings.

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Book SynopsisGuide little ones toward healthy eating and make time shared around the table pleasant for all.Mealtime-"Yummy-in-the-tummy time"-is an opportunity to teach young children two major personal and social skills: nutrition and table manners.

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Book SynopsisMessy play is growing time-with lots of chances to have unstructured and sensory-rich play all day long.

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Book SynopsisOpen this book and get ready to close those sleepy eyes, snuggle up with a cuddly friend, and take a little break.

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Book SynopsisHelp make errand time a fun, cooperative time.Get ready, get set, go get into coats . . . out the door . . . into the car.

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Book SynopsisSome words are loud and some are soft. Some are kind, but some are not. Even very young children can learn the difference. They can be responsible for what they say, and they can choose words that are helpful, not hurtful. This book shows them how. Simple words and charming pictures teach little ones big ideas. Includes helpful tops for parents and caregivers.

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Book SynopsisLook at those feet! Aren't they sweet!Yes - when they're walking, standing, leaping and landing, or when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people. In simple words and colourful pictures, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not for hurting others. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

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Book SynopsisAchoo! Cough! F-L-U-S-H!What to do? Cover up a sneeze or cough. Hug or blow kisses when you're sick. And most of all, wash your hands! In childcare, in preschool, at home and everywhere, toddlers need to learn that germs are not for sharing. Child-friendly words and colourful illustrations help little ones stay clean and healthy. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers. About the Best Behavior Series:The Best Behaviour books are a fun set designed to educate children through vibrant illustrations and exciting storytelling. Learn about how important teaching behaviours is to children, in an engaging and humorous way. Each book is accompanied with helpful tips for parents.

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Book SynopsisIf pets could talk, what would they say?Maybe 'Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling ... and tails are not for pulling!' Toddlers and pets are adorable together - when toddlers know the basics of being kind to animals. Simple words and colourful illustrations encourage careful handling, awareness and respect. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers. About the Best Behavior Series:The Best Behaviour books are a fun set designed to educate children through vibrant illustrations and exciting storytelling. Learn about how important teaching behaviours is to children, in an engaging and humorous way. Each book is accompanied with helpful tips for parents.

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Book SynopsisThe toddler years are full of growth and smiles and sweetness ... but also tantrums. Friendly and encouraging, this board book helps little ones understand why it's better to use an indoor voice - 'so people hear the words and not the yelling.' Children also learn how to calm down and ask for help sol they can get what they need. Includes tips for parents and caregivers. About the Best Behavior Series:The Best Behaviour books are a fun set designed to educate children through vibrant illustrations and exciting storytelling. Learn about how important teaching behaviours is to children, in an engaging and humorous way. Each book is accompanied with helpful tips for parents.

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Book SynopsisScreen time is important for learning and can be helpful and fun, but it's also fun to be done!This active, encouraging book offers little ones enjoyable ways to spend their time without screens such as jumping, running, singing, swinging and playing pretend. Young children will learn that 'screens are for a little downtime, a not-too-long time' and what's important is spending time together. About the Best Behavior Series:The Best Behaviour books are a fun set designed to educate children through vibrant illustrations and exciting storytelling. Learn about how important teaching behaviours is to children, in an engaging and humorous way. Each book is accompanied with helpful tips for parents.

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Book SynopsisThe Best Behaviour books are a fun set designed to educate children through vibrant illustrations and exciting storytelling. Each book is accompanied with helpful tips for parents.

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Book SynopsisToddlers love to wiggle - make wiggly time fun for everyone!"Feeling giggly-squiggly? It's wiggly time!" Wiggly Time uses energetic body and word play to channel young children's energy and encourage them to get moving - and then help them transition to quiet time.

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