{"product_id":"germs-are-not-for-sharing-hardcover","title":"Germs Are Not for Sharing Board Book - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Verdick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarieka Heinlen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchoo! Cough! F-L-U-S-H! What to do? In childcare, in preschool, at home, and everywhere, toddlers need to learn that germs are not for sharing. Rather than focus on what germs are, this book teaches the basics of not spreading them: Cover up a sneeze or cough. Hug or blow kisses when you're sick. And most of all, wash your hands! Child-friendly words and full-color illustrations help little ones stay clean and healthy. Includes tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Verdick\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.1 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (2006)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42161722359943,"sku":"9781575421964","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3914b94239bef4a511a30f956aa28b9b.webp?v=1733283505","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/germs-are-not-for-sharing-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}