About this item
Every parent, caregiverand toddlerknows the misery that comes with meltdowns and temper tantrums. Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Children learn to use their calm-down placea quiet space where they can cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves, be rocked in a grown-ups arms, talk about feelings, and breathe One, two, three . . . Im calm as can be. Im taking care of me. After a break, toddlers will feel like newand adults will, too. Books include tips for parents and caregivers.,
About the Author
Elizabeth Verdick loves writing books that root for kids and help them grow. Her work serves young people of all ages, from babies to teens. Her picture books include SMALL WALT, SMALL WALT AND MO THE TOW, BIKE AND TRIKE, PEEP LEAP, and the upcoming SMALL WALT SPOTS DOT. Her "Best Behavior" series features award-winning board books such as the classic TEETH ARE NOT FOR BITING and the more recent WORRIES ARE NOT FOREVER, plus many other titles that guide young children's social-and-emotional development. Her "Toddler Tools" series focuses on daily transitions and routines, including CALM-DOWN TIME and BYE-BYE TIME. Her "Laugh and Learn" series offers helpful advice for kids and teens, but humor as well, with titles such as HOW TO TAKE THE GRRRR OUT OF ANGER and STRESS CAN REALLY GET ON YOUR NERVES. Elizabeth coauthored THE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, which has been in print for eight years and is currently being revised and updated for a new generation of young people. She lives in Minnesota with her family and pets. You can learn more about the author by visiting her website: elizabethverdick.com.
