Elizabeth Verdick

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

"This book invites children to pay attention to the cues animals give with their barks, growls, purrs, and swishing tails"--Back cover.

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 upbeat book offers little ones simple ideas to make waiting less frustrating and more fun.

"Children learn that everybody cries, how crying can help them, and ways to cope with challenging feelings. A section for adults includes tips and activities to help young children express and handle their feelings"--

Describes why germs should not be spread.

Everybody 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,...

English-Spanish edition helps young children develop strategies to make waiting less frustrating and learn that patience is important. Children are often waiting for the school bus, their turn on the slide, or their birthday-and waiting can be frustrating! But, learning to be patient and developing self-control will equip children with tools for success in school and in social settings. With vivid illustrations and simple strategies, this reassuring...

"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"--