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Listening Time

Elizabeth Verdick author Marieka Heinlen illustrator

Format:Board book

Publisher:Teacher Created Materials, Inc

Published:15th Nov '08

Should be back in stock very soon

Listening Time cover

“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.

An 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.

Listening Time can be shared before (or during) the desired “time,” or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Toddler Tools® series
Daily 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.

Winner, Creative Child Preferred Choice Award


“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 *
"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."
 “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
“A great book to use at the beginning of the school year when establishing classroom rules . . . one to which teachers should periodically return to remind children of the listening rules.” -- Andrea Coventry, Montessori educator, Andi’s Kids Books

ISBN: 9781575423012

Dimensions: 178mm x 178mm x 14mm

Weight: 249g

24 pages

First Edition, Board Book