Manners Time (Toddler Tools) [Board book]

Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Toddler Tools | Publication Date: August 1, 2009

Manners start with a smile—then you add the words. There are polite words to use when you greet someone, ask for something, or (oops!) make a mistake. There’s even a nice way to say no. This book gives toddlers a head start on manners, setting the stage for social skills that will last a lifetime.

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

“Uses age-appropriate language and situations to illustrate the social courtesies contained within. . . . Great for parents to read on a daily basis with their young ones.”—Andrea Coventry, Montessori educator, Andi’s Kids Books Blog

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 Diapers Are Not Forever and Listening Time and Bye-Bye Time from the Toddler Tools series. 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 an award-winning children’s book illustrator with the original edition of Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated other books in the Best Behavior series and Free Spirit’s Toddler Tools board book series. Marieka lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

Product Details

• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Board Book edition (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575423138
• ISBN-13: 978-1575423135
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Elizabeth is best known for her board books for toddlers, including the award-winning "Best Behavior" series ("Teeth Are Not for Biting," "Words Are Not for Hurting," etc.) and her brand-new series "Toddler Tools" ("Listening Time," "Naptime," "Calm-Down Time," and so on). She is a coauthor in the "Laugh and Learn" series for older children, which includes "Dude, That's Rude" and "See You Later, Procrastinator."

Books in all of these series have received numerous awards, including the Henry Bergh Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book, Gold Mom's Choice Award, and iParenting Media Award Excellent Product.

She lives with her husband, daughter, son, and five pets: a dog (Sunny), two cats (Cleo and Tom), and two guinea pigs (Tucker and Otis).

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manners Time, April 24, 2010

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All the books in this series are wonderful "teachers" for children. It is simply told yet the lesson is direct. I love the fact that the illustration show the differences between people (multi cultural,physical disabilities, young and old). My 3 year old grandson loves these books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, October 31, 2010

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My Daughter is 17 months and started saying excuse me, please and thank you after reading this book many time, the Pictures are awesome. I Love it! It just renforces what you are already teaching your child.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool book, already helping., February 26, 2011

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This book is already helping my daughter be more polite. She is saying please and thank you. It's a cool concept because she's learning while I read her a story. It's a semi-board book she can handle it herself too. Try a couple. I got the ones on germs, manners and hands are not for hitting. All the same concept. She just turned two last week and she's on the road to being polite.