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Bye-Bye
It's hard for toddlers to say goodbye sometimes, especially to Mom and Dad!
Sometimes JoJo cries.
"I want my mommy!"
Her mommy says,
"I see you're sad.
I'll miss you too,
but I'll be back...
...right after you go to the park.
Even if it's for a short amount of time, Mom and Dad reassure them not to worry because they will always come back. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about helping toddlers with saying goodbye.
Written with simple language and reflective of children's realities, the Terrific Toddlers series is based on understanding of the developmental level of young toddlers. Titles include All Mine!, Boo-Boo!, and Bye-Bye!.
From the Note to Parents and Caregivers:
Unfortunately, what to do during leave-taking is not at all obvious. In fact, it's counterintuitive. We adults are conditioned to "soothe" by saying, "It's OK. Don't worry. It's not a big deal." But your departure is a big deal to your toddler, and saying it isn't actually adds insult to injury. Anxious feelings don't go away by avoiding them or distracting from them. While this approach may be more comfortable in the moment, it amounts to telling your toddler that these feelings aren't authentic--which only adds your toddler's feeling misunderstood to the good-bye experience!
Sometimes JoJo cries.
"I want my mommy!"
Her mommy says,
"I see you're sad.
I'll miss you too,
but I'll be back...
...right after you go to the park.
Even if it's for a short amount of time, Mom and Dad reassure them not to worry because they will always come back. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about helping toddlers with saying goodbye.
Written with simple language and reflective of children's realities, the Terrific Toddlers series is based on understanding of the developmental level of young toddlers. Titles include All Mine!, Boo-Boo!, and Bye-Bye!.
From the Note to Parents and Caregivers:
Unfortunately, what to do during leave-taking is not at all obvious. In fact, it's counterintuitive. We adults are conditioned to "soothe" by saying, "It's OK. Don't worry. It's not a big deal." But your departure is a big deal to your toddler, and saying it isn't actually adds insult to injury. Anxious feelings don't go away by avoiding them or distracting from them. While this approach may be more comfortable in the moment, it amounts to telling your toddler that these feelings aren't authentic--which only adds your toddler's feeling misunderstood to the good-bye experience!
16 pages, Hardcover
Published October 30, 2018
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October 3, 2018
A book about those Bye-Bye moment between parents and young children. For those young ones this book can help explain/understand that going out doesn't mean abandoning and that they will come back eventually. Good but basic in most aspects!
May 25, 2019
A supportive book with lovely illustrations designed to prevent separation anxiety in toddlers. Includes an instructive Note to Parents and Caregivers, a hallmark of these fine Magination Press publications. Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine. Pub Date 30 Oct 2018. #ByeBye #NetGalley
December 29, 2018
This is a fun story that my daughter really enjoyed – and she is right within the target age group too so that is a massive plus for the book - we are currently going through a phase where if I leave the room she cries so this has hopefully helped, along with the fact that I do come back! The story is only short but it is easy to follow. The images are lovely too. 3.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 4 stars for Amazon and Goodreads – a really enjoyable story!
November 12, 2018
Age: Infant-Toddlers
Emotions: Sad, worried, mad, jealous, possessive, hurt
Series: Bye-Bye!, All Mine!, Boo-Boo!
A matter-of-fact series that uses common situations to address several frustrations and anxieties that toddlers may have and shows several ways that adults can step in and help ease these problematic moments. This series includes saying goodbye to mom and dad, sharing, and getting hurt. All books in the series encourage communication from the adult and, through this modeling process, the child will learn to communicate themselves. A note to parents and caregivers gives wise tips for responding to these situations, encouraging recognition, being calm, and communicating a solution.
Not exactly stories that will stir the imagination but their purpose is to provide a straight-forward response that will leave children and adults feeling more confident the next time a similar situation occurs.
Emotions: Sad, worried, mad, jealous, possessive, hurt
Series: Bye-Bye!, All Mine!, Boo-Boo!
A matter-of-fact series that uses common situations to address several frustrations and anxieties that toddlers may have and shows several ways that adults can step in and help ease these problematic moments. This series includes saying goodbye to mom and dad, sharing, and getting hurt. All books in the series encourage communication from the adult and, through this modeling process, the child will learn to communicate themselves. A note to parents and caregivers gives wise tips for responding to these situations, encouraging recognition, being calm, and communicating a solution.
Not exactly stories that will stir the imagination but their purpose is to provide a straight-forward response that will leave children and adults feeling more confident the next time a similar situation occurs.
February 13, 2019
Emotions: Sad, worried, mad, jealous, possessive, hurt
Series: Bye-Bye!, All Mine!, Boo-Boo!
A matter-of-fact series that uses common situations to address several frustrations and anxieties that toddlers may have and shows several ways that adults can step in and help ease these problematic moments. This series includes saying goodbye to mom and dad, sharing, and getting hurt. All books in the series encourage communication from the adult and, through this modeling process, the child will learn to communicate themselves. A note at the end to parents and caregivers gives wise tips for responding to these situations, encouraging recognition, being calm, and communicating a solution.
Not exactly stories that will stir the imagination but their purpose is to provide a straight-forward response that will leave children and adults feeling more confident the next time a similar situation occurs.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
Series: Bye-Bye!, All Mine!, Boo-Boo!
A matter-of-fact series that uses common situations to address several frustrations and anxieties that toddlers may have and shows several ways that adults can step in and help ease these problematic moments. This series includes saying goodbye to mom and dad, sharing, and getting hurt. All books in the series encourage communication from the adult and, through this modeling process, the child will learn to communicate themselves. A note at the end to parents and caregivers gives wise tips for responding to these situations, encouraging recognition, being calm, and communicating a solution.
Not exactly stories that will stir the imagination but their purpose is to provide a straight-forward response that will leave children and adults feeling more confident the next time a similar situation occurs.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
August 3, 2021
I liked the repeated phrasing that mommies and daddies always come back. And there's good diversity. But the text and audience is off by the make and length. It's supposed to be for toddlers but it's a regular paper book, not board book, and the text sounds like toddlers but the text on each page is too long for toddlers.
May 28, 2019
Good resource to reassure parents.
June 17, 2019
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
October 4, 2018
A book from the Terrific Toddler Series and the American Psychological Association. A very cute and colorfully illustrated book on young children fears of parents leaving them for a short period of time to go to work or run an errand. It gives different examples of parents having to leave for a short period of time and having to say bye-bye but always returning. It is written in an age appropriate way in order for them to understand and have discussions with your child while reading. It also gives suggestions for parents at the end such as: Acknowledge their feelings; Keep calm; Give them a time frame; and Say I’ll return.
October 8, 2018
My last (for now, because I have no more) review in an excellent series for toddlers and their caregivers. This time, the toddlers don’t want their mom or dad to leave. In a sweet and repetitive way, this picture book reinforces that parents “always come back,” The adults in this simple read aloud acknowledge their child’s feelings and respond supportively. As is true for the other books in this series, the section for adults at the end of the book is excellent. Highly recommended for all who say byes to their young children.
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October 11, 2018Where was this book when my daughter was 2??? Nice little book of mommies and daddies going byebye, most importantly, coming back to their littles! Small ones will appreciate this book. I'd like to think it will prepare them for the inevitable. I liked the illustrations of happy kids and parents hugging!
I received a Kindle ARC in exchange for a fair review from Netgalley.
I received a Kindle ARC in exchange for a fair review from Netgalley.
November 13, 2018
This book is supposed to be a lesson to parent on how to handle “bye byes”. There is even a note to parents page in the back. The story is simple enough, and nice enough. If I have any complaints it’s that “always comes back” is the constant refrain. The notes to parents says to have a constant refrain, and I do this too (with my dogs: Bye Bye babies, I’ll be back”) but it’s the “always” that gets me. Always isn’t always.
November 30, 2018
Really cute series of books for early readers. My children loved these books, and the adorable illustrations. My 5 year old was very excited that it was a book he could read to his brothers. We loved these!! Highly recommended.
May 12, 2019
Whereas I usually review individual books, today I’m taking a look at a series of three titles published by the American Psychological Association: The Terrific Toddlers series, consisting of the titles Boo-Boo!, Bye-Bye! and All Mine! Each book is aimed at toddlers and deals with a specific everyday issue, namely: injuries, saying goodbye, and sharing (or defending!) possessions.
The stories are written in a straightforward, realistic style that toddlers can easily understand. However, what makes these books unique is the “Notes to Parents and Caregivers” section at the back, explaining this difficult developmental stage and giving advice on how to support a child and teach them to express their emotions. The stories thus serve a dual purpose of entertaining picture book and parental help guide!
The illustrations calm and reassure the reader with their simplicity and soft palette, while nicely complementing the stories. A cute, entertaining and subtly educational series of books for young children and their parents!
The stories are written in a straightforward, realistic style that toddlers can easily understand. However, what makes these books unique is the “Notes to Parents and Caregivers” section at the back, explaining this difficult developmental stage and giving advice on how to support a child and teach them to express their emotions. The stories thus serve a dual purpose of entertaining picture book and parental help guide!
The illustrations calm and reassure the reader with their simplicity and soft palette, while nicely complementing the stories. A cute, entertaining and subtly educational series of books for young children and their parents!
December 4, 2018
Teach toddlers that mommy and daddy always come back.
Toddlers do not have a concept of time and are often afraid when parents or caregivers leave. It is important to reassure them that you will return after a particular thing occurs – nap, lunch, bath, etc.
The story helps toddlers know that after they do a particular activity mommy or daddy will come back. The back part of the book helps parents understand why toddlers are afraid that their parent will not return and how to handle the situation.
A good book to teach a child that you will return. A good discussion for parents to understand the reason behind this belief and how to handle it.
I received an eBook ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book.
Toddlers do not have a concept of time and are often afraid when parents or caregivers leave. It is important to reassure them that you will return after a particular thing occurs – nap, lunch, bath, etc.
The story helps toddlers know that after they do a particular activity mommy or daddy will come back. The back part of the book helps parents understand why toddlers are afraid that their parent will not return and how to handle the situation.
A good book to teach a child that you will return. A good discussion for parents to understand the reason behind this belief and how to handle it.
I received an eBook ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book.
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