{"product_id":"mealtime-9781575423661","title":"Mealtime","description":"\u003cp\u003eMealtime--\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToddlers 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.\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":50615174922514,"sku":"9781575423661","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6c9e95f8-1fd9-4749-a0fb-3602d0ef62c4.jpg?v=1732477043","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mealtime-9781575423661","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}