Bye-Bye Time (Toddler Tools) [Board book]

Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2008 | Age Level: 1 and up | Series: Toddler Tools

Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad—and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children. Toddlers learn that good-bye isn’t forever, it’s just for a while.

An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation.

Part of the Toddler Tools series, Bye-Bye Time can be shared before (or during) the desired “time,” or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“There is no such thing as a quick fix. However, if you’re beleaguered by the baby battles, these books could serve as a life preserver.”—The Post & Courier

"Bye-Bye Time addresses the separation anxiety that children may feel when a caregiver leaves them temporarily. It discusses feelings they may have, coping mechanisms, and the helpfulness of creating a ritual...The pictures are upbeat and expressive." —School Library Journal

“This is a book that I am going to recommend to all of my new parents, and to those whose children are still having difficulty with good-byes.”
—Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi’s Kids Books Blog

"I highly recommend these books for your home library if you have a little one." —Mommin' It Up

"Toddlers will manage to calm down fairly quickly upon coming across these gentle books that help them deal with various transitions in their young lives." —SAHManswers.com (Stay At Home Moms)

“Elizabeth Verdick gives caregivers practical, positive tools for building and maintaining the positive care environment that toddlers need.” —Dr. Dan Gartrell, Ed.D., professor of Early Childhood Education, director of Child Development Training Program, Bemidji State University

iParenting Outstanding Products Award

Winner, Creative Child Preferred Choice Award

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 Pacifiers Are Not Forever and See You Later, Procrastinator! (with Pamela Espeland). Elizabeth lives with her husband, daughter, son, and five pets near St. Paul, Minnesota.

Marieka Heinlen received her BFA 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 a children’s book illustrator with the award-winning Hands Are Not for Hitting. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

Since teaming up to develop books in the Best Behavior series, Elizabeth and Marieka have charmed millions of young readers and their parents and garnered awards from iParenting Media, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Dr. Toy, and many others.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (August 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575422999
• ISBN-13: 978-1575422992
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Time
  • #17 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Parenting > Babies & Toddlers > General
  • #100 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a helpful book!, January 26, 2010

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Andrea L. Ebaugh "ABrooks" (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This book has been SO helpful when dropping our 2 year old son off at school. We used to tell him that Mommy and Daddy would always come back, but he would still cry hysterically every time we left. After giving him this book for Christmas, he has a better understanding of Bye Bye time...it's wonderful! Now, we follow the book and do a "squeeze, smooch" and say "See you later alligator. After a while crocodile" and there have not been any tears. He loves the book so much we usually read it twice. I just ordered 5 more books from this series as we are heading into the hitting phase...hopefully we will get the same amazing results from those books as we have from Bye Bye Time. I definitely recommend this book for anyone whose children has separation issues.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice and clear, May 8, 2011

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Angie (MN) - See all my reviews

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Nice book, easy to understand. Wish it had more ideas about saying good bye for children.....something more that could work for many families. It's very basic but my son loves this book and seems to be helping him with his separation anxiety.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!, May 4, 2010

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Lori Auffhammer - See all my reviews
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My son isn't in daycare, but started having dramatic anxiety when my husband would leave for work. After reading this book for 2 weeks, we now have the routine of 'Bye Bye Time' and it works really well. No more hysterical crying when he walks out the door!