{"product_id":"listening-time-9781575423012","title":"Listening Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Put away the wiggles. Put away the giggles. Listening works better when your body's calm and still.\" When it's time for young children to listen closely, this book sets the tone. They discover that it's important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths (\"zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket\") so good listening can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn award-winning author\/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eListening Time\u003c\/i\u003e can be shared before (or during) the desired \"time,\" or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToddler Tools(R) series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDaily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging \"times\" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired \"time,\" or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608415408402,"sku":"9781575423012","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a25bcc6c-d45b-4c02-9997-afd5acdf0fa7.jpg?v=1732321127","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/listening-time-9781575423012","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}