Bøker av Elizabeth Verdick

Screen 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.

The 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.

If 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.

Achoo! 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.

Some 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.

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

Children can't be expected watch every word they say, but this board book can help them to understand that their words affect other people, gently guide them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful. (Baby/Preschool)

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world.

Clique: It's a word that's spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. True friends don't make you feel left out, but for many kids, navigating social groups is tricky (because it's cliquey), and they end up feeling excluded. This book uses humor, fun cartoons, and kid-friendly language to explain what cliques are, why being phony is baloney, why true friends don't exclude others online or in real life, what's more important than popularity-and how to navigate it all. The updated edition addresses online socializing and social media.

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off.

Helps ease little ones into the get-ready-for-bed routine. This bedtime book features cheerful, soft illustrations and reassuring text which sets a tone that helps toddlers feel good about settling down to sleep. Suitable for both home and childcare settings, this title includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Paying attention to an animal's cues can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this book is about. This book is also about showing children how to love pets gently. A section for adults includes ideas for teaching kindness to animals, activities, and discussion starters.

Calming and restful, this book highlights the quiet moments of baby's day. Fussy baby, take a break. You'll feel better when you wake. Tired baby, close your eyes. Mommy sings a lullaby. The appealing black-and-white photos and captivating illustrations of sleepy and sleeping babies combine with gentle, rhythmic text to soothe baby into quiet, peaceful rest.Happy Healthy Baby(TM) Series What can baby do today? Move . . . and reach, play, eat, cuddle, and rest. The books in the Happy Healthy Baby series include appealing black-and-white photographs of babies and whimsical full-color illustrations that capture the moments and moods of baby's day. Little ones will love the photos of baby faces, and the rhythm and rhyme will hold baby's attention. Giggle, wiggle, head to toe. Tap and clap and rock and roll! Busy babies grow healthy and strong as they move about, discovering the many things they can do!As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. At times lively, at times gentle, these sturdy-format baby board books reflect what every parent wants: a happy, healthy baby. Includes tips for parents and care providers. A perfect gift for baby showers, ne(more...)

Pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo. You see me and I see you! Celebrate baby's busy day with this fun and playful book. Babies will enjoy and respond to the happy sounds, joyful movements, and vivid black-and-white photos of babies depicted. Gurgle, babble, grunt, and coo. Watch how Daddy waves to you! A rollicking playtime book to delight babies, parents, and caregivers.Happy Healthy Baby(TM) Series What can baby do today? Move . . . and reach, play, eat, cuddle, and rest. The books in the Happy Healthy Baby series include appealing black-and-white photographs of babies and whimsical full-color illustrations that capture the moments and moods of baby's day. Little ones will love the photos of baby faces, and the rhythm and rhyme will hold baby's attention. Giggle, wiggle, head to toe. Tap and clap and rock and roll! Busy babies grow healthy and strong as they move about, discovering the many things they can do!As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. At times lively, at times gentle, these sturdy-format baby board books reflect what every parent wants: a happy, healthy baby. Includes tips for parents and care providers. A perfect gift for baby sho(more...)

Learning to use the potty takes patience and practice, and this charming, straightforward book helps pave the way. Young children learn how to use the potty and why it's time to do so, while gaining the courage and confidence to face this important milestone in their lives. Full color.

Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Full color.

Help put a stop to nose-picking with this new Best Behavior(R) board book

Every day, in every way, babies eat. Youngsters can join the babies in this board book as they explore and enjoy the many foods that help them grow healthy and strong. Bouncy rhythms and bright photos and illustrations are sure to capture baby's attention. Illustrations.

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

Amazing babies are on the move in this lively board book that celebrates all the joyful ways babies propel themselves and interact with the world. Full color.

Mealtime is an opportunity to teach young children two major life skills: nutrition and table manners. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Full color.

The toddler years are full of growth and smiles and sweetness-but also tantrums. With toddlers, yelling, screaming, wailing, and flailing are a normal part of life. Very young children don't yet have the words to express strong feelings, and they're still learning social skills. This board book helps little ones understand why it's b

Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information andsound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guidekids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthyways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how

Expanding on the ideas and concepts in the board book of the same name, this edition is written for a slightly older child. It teaches that they are responsible for what they do and say; and that they can make positive choices. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers. Full color.