{"product_id":"naptime-isbn-9781575423005","title":"Naptime","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaps are just a little break—but when it’s naptime, many toddlers have trouble settling into sleep. This calming, encouraging book helps young children quiet down so they can get the rest they need. Eyes are closed, lights are dimmed…and (yawn, s-t-r-e-t-c-h) before little ones know it, it’s time to wake up. Cozy illustrations enhance the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToddler Tools® series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging \"times\" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired \"time,\" or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.\u003c\/p\u003e | Open this book and get ready to close those sleepy eyes, snuggle up with a cuddly friend, and take a little break. | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“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 \u0026amp; Courier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"I highly recommend these books for your home library if you have a little one.\" —Mommin' It Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“The rhyming story is one that toddlers are going to enjoy and easily pick up as part of their routine catch phrases throughout the day. The pictures portray an adorable young boy telling his story and will be appealing to young children. It definitely is a book that will become a favorite with toddlers and can even be used before naptime at school or childcare.”—Andrea Coventry, Montessori educator, Andi’s Kids Books Blog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWinner, Creative Child Book of the Year Award\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“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.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\"I highly recommend these books for your home library if you have a little one.\"\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“The rhyming story is one that toddlers are going to enjoy and easily pick up as part of their routine catch phrases throughout the day. The pictures portray an adorable young boy telling his story and will be appealing to young children. It definitely is a book that will become a favorite with toddlers and can even be used before naptime at school or childcare.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Elizabeth Verdick gives caregivers practical, positive tools for building and maintaining the positive care environment that toddlers need.”\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004810670309,"sku":"NP9781575423005","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_f23f97cd-e1f0-418c-8dd4-db66e392b060.jpg?v=1773950661","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/naptime-isbn-9781575423005","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}