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by Cheri J. Meiners (Author), Penny Weber (Illustrator)
A toddler learns all the ways he can develop healthy habits and grow strong.
"So many things are alive and growing. I'm growing too! I want to keep growing strong." For preschoolers learning basic self-care, I Grow encourages them to develop healthy habits to grow strong in mind, body, and heart. "I like that I'm growing. And I love all I can do!" In addition to physical growth, I Grow also celebrates the social and emotional growth of toddlers. Along with the main character, young children will learn that they can do things independently, how they can take care of themselves, and ways they can be kind and helpful. A section for adults includes tips and activities to encourage children as they grow. Access to a digital download with additional ideas about developing healthy habits is also provided. The Learning About Me & You SeriesSupport toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Bilingual English-Spanish editions of select titles are also available.
Author Biography
Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master's degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.
Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.
Penny Weber is a full-time artist and illustrator working both digitally and traditionally in acrylics and watercolors.
Penny attended classes at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She has illustrated many books and has also done residential murals, greeting cards, portraits, caricatures, and pet portraits.
She lives in Long Island, New York, with her husband and three children.
