Description
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 colour illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section includes tips and ideas for discussion and activities with parents and caregivers (pb edition only).
About the Author
Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board book series-including the Happy Healthy Baby series, which is designed to capture the interest of your littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn series, which helps kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they're developing throughout the elementary and middle school years.She's also coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.
Reviews
"Hits the bull's-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!" --Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog" "The perfect introduction to washing hands for young children."--Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi's Kids Books Blog "Addresses an increasingly important subject in children's health. This book should be in every pediatrician's and family physician's waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school." --Joseph J. Sockalosky, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Mom's Choice Award Finalist--Children's Book-Educational MIPA Midwest Book Award--Children
Awards
Winner of Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Children/Young Adult) 2006.
Book Information
ISBN 9781575421964
Author Elizabeth Verdick
Page Count 24
Imprint Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
About the Author
Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board book series-including the Happy Healthy Baby series, which is designed to capture the interest of your littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn series, which helps kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they're developing throughout the elementary and middle school years.She's also coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.
Reviews
"Hits the bull's-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!" --Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog" "The perfect introduction to washing hands for young children."--Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi's Kids Books Blog "Addresses an increasingly important subject in children's health. This book should be in every pediatrician's and family physician's waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school." --Joseph J. Sockalosky, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Mom's Choice Award Finalist--Children's Book-Educational MIPA Midwest Book Award--Children
Awards
Winner of Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Children/Young Adult) 2006.
Book Information
ISBN 9781575421964
Author Elizabeth Verdick
Page Count 24
Imprint Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
