Marieka Heinlen

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. 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. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life

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Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers.

This book for preschool and primary children explains what worries are and how it feels to be worried. It assures children that everyone--even grown-ups--feel worried, and that they can learn to cope. Strategies include talking about worries, breathing deeply, and thinking good thoughts. Includes a section for adults. -- Provided by publisher.

Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues-a joyful bark, a scary growl, a swishing tail-can help a child understand what the animal is "saying" and what an appropriate response might be. That's part of what this book is about. But mostly it's about showing children how to love pets gently-because pets are for loving, after all. Kids learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals,...

"It's normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious-they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this bilingual English-Spanish board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that "Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away." Includes a special section with tips for adults in both languages"-- Publisher.

El tiempo de pantalla es importante para aprender y puede ser autil divertido, ¡pero tambiaen podemos divertirnos sin pantallas! Este libro, mediante un mensaje activo e inpoirado, presenta a los maas pequeños maneras entretenidas de pasar el timepo sinpantallas, como saltar, correr, cantar, columpiarse y disfrazarse." -- Back cover "Book to teach children to limit the amount of time they spend on the screens by providing ideas for other things...

"This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children's energy and encourage them to get moving. Toddlers learn best through movement, and they need lots of physical activity every day. Use the ideas for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime."--

This friendly, encouraging bilingual English-Spanish book introduces and reinforces where and when to use an "indoor voice" or an "outdoor voice." Vivid illustrations teach children the times and places for an indoor voice, the ways people ask us to quiet our voices, and how to use our words to talk about a problem. Includes a section for parents and caregivers in both languages.