Germs Are Not for Sharing / Los gérmenes no son para compartir (Best Behavior Series)

by Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Overview

Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir paperback (ages 4–7): Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with young children. This book teaches kids 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. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

A section for adults reinforces the book’s message that crying is a natural, normal response to strong feelings and includes tips and activities in both English and Spanish to help children express and handle their feelings.

Best Behavior series
Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1–4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4–7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of all titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575423685
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	08/31/2018
Series:	Best Behavior®
Edition description:	First Edition, Bilingual Edition: English & Spanish, Ages 4-7, Paperback
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	631,734
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

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 books. The Happy Healthy Baby® series is designed to capture the interest of the 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.

Editorial Reviews

Colorful . . . appealing . . . easy for children to relate to. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.”


“Colorful . . . appealing . . . easy for children to relate to. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.”


“Colorful . . . appealing . . . easy for children to relate to. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.”


“Colorful . . . appealing . . . easy for children to relate to. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.”


“Colorful . . . appealing . . . easy for children to relate to. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.

From the Publisher

The bilingual text and diverse array of individuals that appear on the pages make this book accessible and appealing to a wide range of children.

Book Notes

PreS—Each page gives a tip in English and in Spanish on how to deal with germs-for instance, what to do when a child has a cough, has a runny nose, uses the bathroom, etc. The page that shows children washing their hands also features musical notes along with the text to suggest the singing of a hand-washing song. The colorful spreads are appealing and support the information in the text. The figures and furniture are outlined with bold black ink and filled in with bright colors. The characters are of different ethnicities and are easy for children to relate to. A "Tips for Parents and Caregivers" is appended. A valuable resource for public, school, and home libraries.—Cindy Moreno, San Antonio Public Library, TX

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