Elizabeth Verdick

Walt and his driver Gus are plowing a parking lot when they come upon a stray puppy and decide to help him get inside where it's warm and find a home.

Ten recently-hatched wood ducks prepare to jump from their tree to the water below, but the youngest duckling isn't so sure he can make the leap.

Celebrates the many ways that babies reach out to discover and learn about the world around them.

Babies snuggle up to blankets, stuffed animals, pets, and people, depicting the many loving connections that can come from touch.

It's normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious--they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that "Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away." Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn to talk to someone, get a hug, keep hands and bodies busy,...

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

Simple text and illustrations encourage careful handling and awareness of pets.

"Snuggle up with these sleepy babies"--Page 4 of cover.

Help young children develop a growth mindset, cope with making mistakes, and learn how to persevere.