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Bye-Bye Time (Toddler Tools) (Toddler Tools®) by [Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen]

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Elizabeth Verdick

Marieka Heinlen

Bye-Bye Time (Toddler Tools) (Toddler Tools®) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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For many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Reading age

1 - 3 years
Print length

24 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date

March 14, 2012
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978-1575422992
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Editorial Reviews

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“There is no such thing as a quick fix. However, if you’re beleaguered by the baby battles, these books could serve as a life preserver.”—The Post & Courier

"Bye-Bye Time addresses the separation anxiety that children may feel when a caregiver leaves them temporarily. It discusses feelings they may have, coping mechanisms, and the helpfulness of creating a ritual...The pictures are upbeat and expressive." —School Library Journal

“This is a book that I am going to recommend to all of my new parents, and to those whose children are still having difficulty with good-byes.”
—Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi’s Kids Books Blog

"I highly recommend these books for your home library if you have a little one." —Mommin' It Up

"Toddlers will manage to calm down fairly quickly upon coming across these gentle books that help them deal with various transitions in their young lives." —SAHManswers.com (Stay At Home Moms)

“Elizabeth Verdick gives caregivers practical, positive tools for building and maintaining the positive care environment that toddlers need.” —Dr. Dan Gartrell, Ed.D., professor of Early Childhood Education, director of Child Development Training Program, Bemidji State University

iParenting Outstanding Products Award

Winner, Creative Child Preferred Choice Award

--This text refers to the board_book edition.

About the Author

Elizabeth Verdick is the author of more than 30 highly acclaimed books for children and teenagers, including books in the Toddler Tools™ board book series, the Best Behavior™ series for young children, and the Laugh & Learn™ series for preteens. Her most recent titles include Pacifiers Are Not Forever and See You Later, Procrastinator! (with Pamela Espeland). Elizabeth lives with her husband, daughter, son, and five pets 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 a children’s book illustrator with the award-winning Hands Are Not for Hitting. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

Since teaming up to develop books in the Best Behavior series, Elizabeth and Marieka have charmed millions of young readers and their parents and garnered awards from iParenting Media, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Dr. Toy, and many others.
--This text refers to the board_book edition.

Product details

ASIN : B007K8JJZ2
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing (March 14, 2012)
Publication date : March 14, 2012
Language : English
File size : 7737 KB
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Print length : 24 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #3,021,891 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #77 in Baby & Toddler Time Books
- #364 in Children's Time Books
- #751 in Child Care

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Ellie

Helped with our transition, 1.5 yr old loves this book

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020

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We bought this about a week before our one and a half year old changed from a daycare center to an in-home daycare. She loves his book! Over the weekend we probably read it about 20 times a day. I added the end "because Mommy and Daddy always come back." And added hooray "new friends" on the page about them being ready to play. I think it really helped with the transition. She started at her new daycare yesterday and both yesterday and today she was comfortable saying bye-bye. Although, since she's been going to daycare at the center for so long she really liked being there and never got upset about us leaving her there either. So she just might not be a crier about being at daycare.

4 people found this helpful

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Samantha R.

Perfect for Babysitter Time!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020

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We used this the first time we left our twins with a babysitter. We read the book several times leading up to the big day. I really think it helped! My favorite part of the book is when it says "Goodbye isn't forever, it's only for a little while." I repeat that to my babies all the time now! I'd recommend this book for sitters, school, daycare transitions, etc.

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ukranium

Great for introducing the concept of "Bye-Bye"

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013

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My 2.5 year-old daughter had separation issues when we dropped her off at preschool, which prompted me to buy this book. The author does a fantastic job of playing down the drama of saying bye-bye by showing parents a routine:

1. Hugs
2. Kisses
3. Parent says "See you later, alligator!"
4. Child says "After while, crocodile!"

After a couple of days of reading it at bedtime, we were able to establish our own "Bye-Bye Time" routine, and she *magically* stopped crying. The illustrations wonderfully support the story and my daughter still enjoys reading the book from time to time.

16 people found this helpful

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thatoneguy

Great book for easing your little one into a new school/daycare.

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015

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It's short enough to keep your little one's attention, and it covers all the major feelings of going to a new school/daycare without dragging it out and making it sad. We bought this to help ease our 2 1/2 year old into a new daycare. It worked great for opening up a discussion about how he feels, and we used this book to really reinforce that Mommy or Daddy always comes back! Other books we bought seemed to drag out the misery and sadness parts (one of them made my child cry just reading it!) but this one was perfect.

6 people found this helpful

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Jay W Nispel

Can't wait to get the rest of the series!

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019

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Youngest toddler has the hardest time with goodbyes. This transformed the experience. Helps him understand the temporary nature and gives him excellent coping skills. Helps us talk to him about it and guide him through it to make farewells less traumatizing for everyone!

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Sealy

great pictures, and extremely easy for a toddler to ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016

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We purchased all of the Elizabeth Verdick books for use with our children. They are well written, great pictures, and extremely easy for a toddler to understand. So glad that we found these books and have them in our parent toolbox.

4 people found this helpful

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kcamel88

This book is perfect for helping kids understand when parents or guardians have ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

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This book is perfect for helping kids understand when parents or guardians have to leave for a bit. My daughter gets sad to go to daycare sometimes and this was helpful.

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Jennifer Soudagar

No More Tears!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015

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After being in a small at-home daycare from 3 months old, my 3 year old had a really hard time with preschool drop-offs. I was surprised since she's so confident and independent, but had to recognize that a big and unfamiliar space with lots of new faces was really overwhelming! Her first week was tough on both of us. I ordered this book after a few days - when drop offs weren't getting any better - and it ended up making a significant difference.
We read it at home over a weekend and then brought it into her classroom as a special present for other kiddos that might be feeling scared or upset. We read it a few more times together in the mornings when I dropped her off and she could barely even remember to say goodbye to me by the end of week two. Off she went with her friends, knowing that I would be back soon.

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Petal73

This booked helped my son who has separation anxiety.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2020

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Helped my son who struggles going to school sometimes, nice simple story for little ones to understand the meaning.

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staceyh

Great reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2020

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Great reading for my toddlers who have found it hard me returning to work

It helped!

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2020

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I sent it to my 15 month old granddaughter across the country. My daughter said that it made the transition to daycare easier than the first 3 days had been.

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Lori

Good for toddlers

Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2019

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Cute story and age-appropriate for my 2 year-old granddaughter.

Chelsea

Bye bye time

Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2018

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This book is a good book to help kids understand being left alone with another cat giver

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