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“Yet again, Verdick delivers with a book that meets the needs of both toddlers AND their parents! In simple toddler-friendly language, Verdick walks your child through the ins and outs of mealtime, talking about healthy eating habits and proper table behavior. You will appreciate the way children are so easily guided toward using their napkin (not their shirt sleeve), putting their own dishes away, and trying one bite of each food offered. Illustrator Marieka Heinlen’s adorable collage-style illustrations (quickly becoming some of my very favorite in the children’s lit. world), depict young children happily enjoying their meal. As a mom, I loved the inclusion of the social skills and the emphasis on eating healthy foods. . . . My own toddler enjoyed this book as well (even took it to bed with him), and didn’t need to be reminded to clear his plate tonight (coincidence? I think not). He was also drawn to the pages in the book that showed all the fun the children were having who had finished their meal!
Mealtime is another home-run from Free Spirit Publishing.”
—Chasing Supermom blog
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Mealtime—“Yummy-in-the-tummy time”—is an opportunity to teach young children two major personal and social skills: nutrition and table manners. This cheerful board book sets the stage to guide little ones toward healthy eating and positive mealtime routines—and to make time shared around the table pleasant for all. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, use a napkin and silverware, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Toddlers also learn the one big rule for mealtime: Always try one bite (“You just might like it!”).
Calm-Down Time
Manners Time