Elizabeth Verdick

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life

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"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. Wiggly Time taps into toddlers' inherent love of play and silliness, and the ideas can be used for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime. It also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers about making movement fun and part of their everyday routine"-- "Wiggly Time...

With gentle encouragement, this book teaches children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respond when others use unkind words. The importance of saying "I'm sorry" is reinforced. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Toy Story meets Cars in this sweet and relatable story that explores universal themes of friendship and growing up. Look out, world! There's a shiny, new Bike in town. But what does this mean for rusty, old Trike? Trike is a rusty little fellow, a trusty little fellow, on three worn-down wheels. Now that Lulu has outgrown him, he's lonely in the garage. But then a newcomer shows up. He's shiny and big and has FOUR wheels. It's BIKE! Gulp. Trike...

"Walt and his driver Gus are plowing a parking lot when they come upon a stray puppy and decide to help him get inside where it's warm and find a home"--

Simple text and illustrations explain how to behave during mealtime.

"Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to or mask anger, and how to deal with...

Babies snuggle up to blankets, stuffed animals, pets, and people, depicting the many loving connections that can come from touch.

Using colorful images and rhyming text, describes how to clean up after playtime by putting away toys in their rightful spaces.