{"product_id":"germs-are-not-for-sharing-isbn-9781575421971","title":"Germs Are Not for Sharing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeach children life skills to prevent the spread of germs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerms Are Not for Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e helps young children develop good hygiene and hand-washing habits. It explains, in kid-friendly language and with engaging illustrations, what germs are and how they can spread and cause illness. Readers learn to cover their faces when they cough and sneeze and how to wash their hands thoroughly. Extended text in the back expands on the book’s themes, explaining how and why we work to prevent germs from spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for classrooms and to read at home, this informative book shows kids ages 4–7 to be germ aware. Part of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eBest Behavior®\u003c\/i\u003e series, this title helps children develop health and wellness skills they can carry with them for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows why good hygiene helps prevent us from getting sick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches children to cough, sneeze, and wash hands hygienically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures relatable, inclusive illustrations to show kids in everyday situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands on the themes in the board book with the same title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerms Are Not for Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to encourage good hand-washing hygiene. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.\u003c\/p\u003e | This book is a short course for kids on 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. | \u003cdiv\u003eDr. Toy Smart Play\/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMidwest Book Awards: First Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Verdick\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe launched her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior® and Toddler Tools® series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Hits the bull’s-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!” \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Addresses an increasingly important subject in children’s health. This book should be in every pediatrician’s and family physician’s waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school.” \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGerms Are Not For Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth Verdick is a great book for preschoolers through early elementary children. The book’s language is easy enough to understand, yet doesn’t talk down to the kids or sound babyish.”\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004708892901,"sku":"NP9781575421971","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/fc3a0bcc-8ada-4cfe-a790-a62f015f455a.jpg?v=1762272981","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/germs-are-not-for-sharing-isbn-9781575421971","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}