Waiting Is Not Forever
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Children are often waitingâfor the school bus, their turn on the slide, or their birthdayâand waiting can be frustrating! But learning to be patient and developing self-control will equip children with tools for success in school and in social settings. With vivid illustrations and simple strategies, this reassuring book helps children learn to delay gratification and make waiting more fun without relying on electronics.
With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick provides activities and ideas for childrenâlike observing the world around them, inventing new games, and anticipating whatâs to comeâthat can be adapted for any situation. In this addition to the best-selling Best Behavior series, children will learn how to avoid boredom and replace whining words with waiting words: âThis will be worth the wait!â
A section for adults includes tips and activities to foster patience in children.
Best BehaviorÂŪ Series
The Best BehaviorÂŪ series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Bilingual board books and paperback editions are available for select titles. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.
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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 books. The Happy Healthy BabyÂŪ series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabethâs Toddler ToolsÂŪ 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 BehaviorÂŪ 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 LearnÂŪ series, which helps kids ages 8â13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills theyâre developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. Sheâs 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.
Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
She launched her career as an award-winning childrenâs book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best BehaviorÂŪ and Toddler ToolsÂŪ series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.
She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.
