Elizabeth Verdick

Waiting Is Not Forever -- Elizabeth Verdick, Paperback

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With the newest paperback addition to the Best Behavior(R) series, children develop strategies to make waiting less frustrating and learn that patience is a virtue.

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 book helps children learn to delay gratification and make waiting more fun without relying on electronics.

With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick provides activities and ideas for children--like observing the world around them, inventing new games, and anticipating what's to come--that can be adapted for any situation. In this addition to the best-selling Best Behavior series, children will learn how to avoid boredom and replace whining words with waiting words: "This will be worth the wait "

A section for adults includes tips and activities to foster patience in children.

Best Behavior(R) Series
The Best Behavior(R) series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Bilingual board books and paperback editions are available for select titles. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781631984693
Audience: Baby-Preschool

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(R) series, which is designed to capture the interest of your littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools(R) 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(R) series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior. Elizabeth also enjoys writing books for the Laugh & Learn(R) series, such as How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger, and the Survival Guides for Kids series, such as The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Both series help kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social and emotional skills they're developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. Elizabeth lives with her family and five pets near St. Paul, Minnesota.

Marieka Heinlen received her B.F.A. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. She launched her career as an award-winning children's book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.

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Ages 9-12, Best Behavior(r) Paperback, Child rearing, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction, Disabilities, Elizabeth Verdick, Emotions & Feelings, Free Spirit Publishing, Grades 1-3, Juvenile Nonfiction, Manners & Etiquette, Marieka Heinlen, Paperback, PreK, Social Topics

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