Bedtime (Toddler Tools)
Brand: Free Spirit Publishing
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life


Used Book in Good Condition

Dimensions: 7 x 0.57 x 7 inches
Reading age: 1 - 3 years, from customers
ISBN-13: 978-1575423159
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1575423154
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Print length: 24 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2010
subtitle: Board book – Picture Book, May 1, 2010
author: Elizabeth Verdick Visit Amazon's Marieka Heinlen Page search results Marieka Heinlen
review: Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal PreS—These brightly colored board books are meant to help caregivers and small children manage the daily routines as well as the ups and downs of toddler life. One or two simple sentences explain each idea in a toddler-friendly manner, often describing why these actions can help them. For example, Bedtime explains that children take a bath before bed because "warm water helps me relax" and get ready for sleep. The first-person narrative is an ideal technique for communicating with small children who are developing a sense of themselves. The illustrations also are perfectly attuned to the smallest readers. Bold, black outlines and bright colors capture youngsters' attention. Heinlen also uses patterned fabrics to give the pictures rich textures that will engage children. The illustrations depict children and families from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The last two pages of each book provide helpful tips for caregivers. For example, Calm-Down Time advises adults to stay calm themselves while helping a frustrated toddler. Adults are also encouraged to seek help from pediatricians, parenting books, and child-development Web sites. Highly useful titles for preschool collections, especially where there is a demand for parenting materials.— Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review 2011 Preferred Choice Award Winner — Creative Child Magazine “Perfectly attuned to the smallest readers.” ― School Library Journal About the Author Elizabeth Verdick is the author of more than 30 highly acclaimed books for children and teenagers, including books in the Toddler Tools board book series, the Best Behavior series for young children, and the Laugh & Learn™ series for preteens. Her most recent titles include Manners Time and Siblings (with James J. Crist, Ph.D.). Read more