About this product
by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)
The Potty Book That Builds Confidence To Go Where The Big Kids Go!
Potty training is a huge milestone, but it takes a lot of patience and practice! With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick gives parents, caregivers, and little ones the tools they need to kick potty-training's (diaper-free) tush.
- Promotes Potty Training Progress: Diapers Are Not Forever takes a gentle approach to teach children why and how to use the potty like a big kid....without pressure! This encouraging children's book reassures little ones that going on the potty takes time and everyone progresses at their own pace.
- Simple Language for Little Learners: Featuring easy-to-understand words and vibrant illustrations, children build the confidence to chuck their diaper in the pail and use the potty like a big kid as they learn to "do what the big kids do" (go, wipe, flush, and wash their hands).
- Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Insightful suggestions from a pediatrician are included in the back of the nearly indestructible book to help adults navigate potty training like a pro.
Best Behavior(R) Series: Kids, parents, and educators love the award-winning book series that teaches children ages 1-4 important life skills in fun, relatable ways. From managing emotions to manners for kids, each book in the series uses simple words and relatable illustrations that encourage positive behaviors. Bilingual board books are available for select titles.
Author Biography
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 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.
Elizabeth 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 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 children's book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) 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.
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