Publisher Description

Mealtime--"Yummy-in-the-tummy time"--is an opportunity to teach young children two major life skills: nutrition and table manners. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, use a napkin and fork or spoon, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Toddlers also learn the one big rule for mealtime: Always try one bite ("You just might like it!"). Parents and caregivers want toddlers to develop healthy eating habits and positive mealtime routines. This book helps them do so with Verdick's keen ability to speak directly to little ones and Heinlen's delightful, appealing illustrations. Includes tips for parents and caregivers. Part of the award-winning Toddler Tools series.

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 book series-including the Happy Healthy Baby series, which is designed to capture the interest of your littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools 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 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 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.

Review

"Heinlen creates contrast and dimension with eye-catching patterns on wallpaper, dishes, and the characters' clothing. The affirming message about trying at least 'one bite, ' using a napkin, and clearing your plate should sit easily with readers."-- "Publishers Weekly" "This book is adorable and very simple for little ones to follow. I really love the diverse children in the illustrations and . . . I also like the super positive tone of this book and that it focuses on positive reinforcement."-- "MacaroniKid.com" "Yet again, Verdick delivers with a book that meets the needs of both toddlers AND their parents. . . . Mealtime is another home-run from Free Spirit Publishing."-- "Chasing Supermom blog"

Review Quote

"Yet again, Verdick delivers with a book that meets the needs of both toddlers AND their parents. . . . Mealtime is another home-run from Free Spirit Publishing." -Chasing Supermom blog

Promotional "Headline"

Guide little ones toward healthy eating and make time shared around the table pleasant for all with this bright and cheerful board book

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