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by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)
Teach kids proper hygiene, hand washing, and how to stop the spread of germs with this English-Spanish bilingual picture book.
Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, and messy hands are part of everyday life--but kids need to learn how to stay healthy and keep germs from spreading. Germs Are Not for Sharing / Los gérmenes no son para compartir is an engaging English-Spanish bilingual picture book that helps children ages 4-7 understand what germs are, how they spread, and what they can do to prevent illness.
Using simple, kid-friendly language and bright illustrations, this reassuring book teaches essential habits like washing hands thoroughly, covering coughs and sneezes, and making safe, healthy choices at home and school. It's especially helpful for children who forget hygiene routines or are learning to take responsibility for their health.
Part of the award-winning Best Behavior(R) series, this book helps children build lifelong wellness habits and awareness.
In this book, children will:
- Learn how to avoid spreading germs and getting sick
- Practice proper hand-washing and hygiene routines
- Understand why covering coughs and sneezes matters
- Build healthy habits for school, home, and daycare
- Make responsible choices that protect others
Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors, this book is ideal for back-to-school, classrooms, and everyday routines.
Includes a helpful adult section in both English and Spanish with tips for teaching hygiene, illness prevention, and healthy habits.
Author Biography
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.
