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by Multiple Contributors (Author), Martine Agassi (Author), Elizabeth Verdick (Author)
Nurture Positive Behaviors with the Best Behavior(R) Bilingual Series
The toddler years are full of growth, smiles, and sweetness - but also hitting, kicking, tantrums, yelling, and nose-picking. This six-book bilingual board book set is thoughtfully crafted for children aged 1-4, helping them navigate their actions and emotions with simple words in English and Spanish, lively full-color illustrations, and positive messages. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, every book includes helpful tips and ideas in the back to make learning about good behavior fun and engaging in both languages.
Books included in the bilingual boxed set:- Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar: It's never too early to learn about the many good things hands can do. With simple bilingual text and charming illustrations, children are invited to use their hands for fun and caring actions--and to understand that hitting is never okay.
- Feet Are Not for Kicking / Los pies no son para patear: Help your little ones understand that feet are meant for fun activities like walking, running, and kicking balls or leaves--not people. Presented in English and Spanish, this book helps children learn to use their feet for fun, not to hurt others.
- Noses Are Not for Picking / La nariz no es para hurgar: A gentle, humorous bilingual guide to help toddlers break the nose-picking habit and develop healthier hygiene practices. Kids learn the importance of using tissues and washing hands in a fun and memorable way.
- Voices Are Not for Yelling / La voz no es para gritar: Toddlers are still learning to express their feelings. This bilingual edition teaches why it's better to use an "indoor voice" and how to calm down and ask for help so they can get what they need.
- Waiting Is Not Forever / La espera no dura para siempre: Toddlers can learn patience with simple bilingual strategies to make waiting easier. This book offers creative ideas to keep little ones engaged while they wait, promoting self-control and delayed gratification.
- Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar: Children are known for speaking their minds. With bilingual guidance, this book helps them choose kind words and say two very important words--"I'm sorry"--when hurtful words slip out.
The Best Behavior(R) Bilingual Series is an invaluable addition to any child's library, helping to foster a lifetime of positive behavior, emotional growth, and early bilingual learning.
Author Biography
Multiple authors contributed to this product.
Martine Agassi, Ph.D., is a clinical therapist with extensive experience as a behavioral consultant, counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice.
She has led workshops and group counseling in communication skills, parenting, drug and child abuse prevention, divorce, and self-esteem.
Martine, her husband, and their daughter live in Fallbrook, California, with their dog Toby.
Elizabeth Verdick 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.
These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby(R) series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools(R) 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(R) series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.
Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn(R) 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 The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), 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.
Elizabeth lives and writes 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 Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.
She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.
