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Germs Are Not for Sharing

Elizabeth Verdick author Marieka Heinlen illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Teacher Created Materials, Inc

Published:15th Jan '06

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Germs Are Not for Sharing cover

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section for adults includes ideas for discussion and activities.

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“Hits the bull’s-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!”  -- Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs
“Addresses an increasingly important subject in children’s health. This book should be in every pediatrician’s and family physician’s waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school.”  -- Joseph J. Sockalosky, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Germs Are Not For Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick is a great book for preschoolers through early elementary children. The book’s language is easy enough to understand, yet doesn’t talk down to the kids or sound babyish.” -- Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi’s Kids Books Blog

ISBN: 9781575421971

Dimensions: 229mm x 229mm x 4mm

Weight: 181g

40 pages

First Edition, Ages 4-7, Paperback