Germs Are Not for Sharing - (Best Behavior(r)) by Elizabeth Verdick

About the Book

Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show kids what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to stop them from spreading. A special section for adults includes ideas for discussion and activities.

Book Synopsis

Teach children life skills to prevent the spread of germs

Germs Are Not for Sharing helps young children develop good hygiene and hand-washing habits. It explains, in kid-friendly language and with engaging illustrations, what germs are and how they can spread and cause illness. Readers learn to cover their faces when they cough and sneeze and how to wash their hands thoroughly. Extended text in the back expands on the book's themes, explaining how and why we work to prevent germs from spreading.

Great for classrooms and to read at home, this informative book shows kids ages 4-7 to be germ aware. Part of the award-winning Best Behavior(R) series, this title helps children develop health and wellness skills they can carry with them for life.

• Shows why good hygiene helps prevent us from getting sick
• Teaches children to cough, sneeze, and wash hands hygienically
• Features relatable, inclusive illustrations to show kids in everyday situations
• Expands on the themes in the board book with the same title

Germs Are Not for Sharing is a useful resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to encourage good hand-washing hygiene. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.

Review Quotes

"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

"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

Midwest Book Awards: First Place

"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

Dr. Toy Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award

About the Author

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.