Bye-Bye Time

Toddler Tools

by Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad—and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children. Toddlers learn that good-bye isn’t forever, it’s just for a while. An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation. Part of the Toddler Tools series, Bye-Bye Time can be shared before (or during) the desired ";time,"; or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.Book Board BookPublication 8/10/2008 24Reading Age 1 and Up

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School, Parenting, Family

24 pages, Board book

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children, now ages 13 and 8, 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 toddlers to teens, and everything in between. She especially loves creating new board book series for toddlers—the latest series is Toddler Tools™, which helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). The Best Behavior™ series 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™ 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. Elizabeth lives with her family and five pets near St. Paul, Minnesota.

Reviews

[Alexsandy Jimenez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many of us hear stories about how our particular reactions were when first leaving our caretakers, and going into school the very first day. Younger kids can relate closely to Bye- Bye Time . This short book talks about a young girl saying goodbye to her father, and walks her right through handling this situation before, during and after.Like I said there are instances when growing up we will experience having to be apart from someone for some time, and though we may panic at first there is always a way to deal with things. This book can connect everyone in a classroom full of young children whether they had a difficult time or not emerging themselves into a classroom.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a great collection of these books to be had, going back over the last several years. The script is pared back to really junior level – on the main pages, that is, not the two pages of for-adults material at the end each time. There's a sort of rhyming sensibility to many pages – and if there isn't there is an element of repetition that forces a kind of rhyme through anyway. The artist sustained her ability throughout, too, using striking fabric patterns to make her cartoonish characters a lot more detailed than otherwise expected, in a sort of broad-lined cutout style. They all get a strong four stars from me, for their competent and quick lessons.

Manners Time (ISBN 9781575423135) shows the merits of being polite and positive, from our 'hello' and 'goodbye' to saying 'sorry' when we burp or break toys.
Sharing Time (9781575423142) is to get us to share our things – and how to react properly when we're honestly told we can't share someone else's items.
Bedtime (9781575423142) is a lullaby that also gets around to telling us why we're expected to sleep properly – "I do my best growing when I'm sleeping".
On-the-Go Time (9781575423791) is all about getting ready for a day out – and some of the behaviour we should consider when in public, such as the "indoor voice".
Mealtime (9781575423661) is a simple look at a matter-of-fact success of a school lunch, where there is no drama, and everybody tries everything at least once.
Bye-Bye Time (9781575422992) reminds the kid who has had to say goodbye to the parents at the start of the school day that without it there would be no need for that lovely "hello" at the end of it.
Clean-Up Time (9781631981548) turns classroom tidies into pleasures – and classrooms into tidy pleasures at the same time, obviously.
The much newer Outdoor Time (9798885543934) shows a school break spent outside, where the right moves, activity and voice level is different to the ones allowed inside. But it should only be a simple switch on and off, anyway.
Wriggly Time (9798885548021) shows the on-and-off nature of the class physical activity session, too.

Add to those the unseen Naptime, Try-Again Time, Calm-Down Time, and Listening Time volumes, and you have a grand little shelf of very early development guides, all with – to repeat – their own spread of bespoke information for adult consideration.

NB some of the above ISBNs are for a bilingual English-Spanish edition, so double-check first. I have no connection with either creator, or the publishers, and volunteer these honest opinions based on files submitted to edelweiss.

[Mika ChuChay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has great advise at the back for when your toddler starts preschool. Bought this for my daughter when she was starting daycare. I think if your kid loves books/being read to, reading this to them before they start school could ease the separation anxiety. The book's main point is to let them know that goodbyes aren't forever but only for a little while <3

[Alicia Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

For: readers looking for a book with clear steps for dealing with being dropped off at school/daycare (with some additional talking points for parents/caregivers in the back).

Possible red flags: sad feelings/missing parents and caregivers.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good discussion of emotions.

[Melissa the Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Toddler Tools books are great! The tips in the back of each book are very helpful too.

[Michelle Halber]

A good board book to add to the 'getting ready for school' collection.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are great resources for teaching toddlers important skills! The illustrations are colorful and pretty to look at too.

[Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book shows the emotional problems toddlers face when they have to spend time away from their parents. This book's main purpose is to help children that feel sad and insecure when their parents have to leave to go somewhere without them. The story is about a young girl that is dropped off at a daycare, but she upset because she has to leave her parents. However, he parents explain that they are not leaving forever, and they do some actions that make the young girl feel better. This book's age range seems to be centered around 1-4 years olds because during this time, many children feel insecure without their parents. I would recommend this book to anyone that has children around this age range.

[Missy Kirtley]

I should go through this book more and more with my daughter. She's in preschool/day care, and sometimes she has a crying fit in the morning--before we even leave the house! I love that this book teaches that "Bye Bye" isn't forever, and that you can do fun things at school while waiting for Mommy or Daddy... and it reinforces the idea that it's OK to be sad, it's OK to have quiet time and to cry, but then things get better.

[Jane Njoroge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bye-Bye Time by Elizabeth Verdick
The story is age appropriate ,funny and involving.Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad—and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children. Toddlers learn that good-bye isn’t forever, it’s just for a while.

[Marela Carmenaty · Rating 5 out of 5]

It helps children deal with the anxiety feeling they get when their parent leaves them temporarily. It helps create a ritual or routine for the child with confidence. Its a good book for first time parents, that have children who have trouble saying "goodbye." The book includes simple language and bold illustrations, that helps children learn new mindful skills.

[Jane Njoroge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bye Bye Time
by Elizabeth Verdick
The book is age appropriate. the book is involving. The book reminds the children that bye bye time is not the end. When dad or mom drops you at the day care or leaves you with the baby sitter.They are just leaving you for a while. Always a kiss or a hug makes them feel better.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The child in the story is sad about being dropped off at daycare. The book suggests rituals that can comfort the child. Things such as hug a stuffed animal, wave goodbye, and even to cry if sad. With repetition the book can help the child pass through separation anxiety and may give parents new ideas for their own ritual.

[Wendy Bethancourt · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is an extraordinary book that teaches
children that when is time to say goodbye it does not
mean that is forever is only for a little while
and besides they will enjoy playing where they stayed.

[Mariela Carmenaty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book that allows children to feel more comfortable when being dropped off and picked up. Clear vocabulary, with colorful illustration. Has engaging book content. A great way for children to practice transitioning from place to place.

[Beverley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book to read at the beginning of the school year, to help the children with social and emotional feelings. It would help with morning transitions when parents or family members drop the children off. The illustration was good, and the colors are very bright and appealing..

[Blanca Tello · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helps students understand that saying Bye Bye is not for ever. It is ok to leave for a while that doesn't mean that the person will never come back. Teaching children this is an important element so that they learn not to cry when someone leaves for a while.

[Maria Almaguer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super simple book. Do you have a child who struggles with saying good bye? This is great for that. It can help them understand parents have to go sometimes and their caregivers can love them and feel safe as well.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helps ease before a daily transitions all toddlers face and avoid separation anxiety, which involved hugs and kisses, a deep breath. Giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation. I will used during circle time, when is reading time.

[Courtney Lawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a simple story line that young children can follow and realistic illustrations. This would be a good book to read to a child that was having a hard time being separated from parents or guardians. This book shows young children a positive way to say goodbye.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't be afraid to say goodbye to mommy and daddy.

[Amber]

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[Jenny Moore]

My grandson loves to wave bye-bye to people and he enjoyed the pictures.

[Margaret Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Very simple and plays down the drama of saying bye bye. Would use this book for separation issues of children who get upset when dropped off to school.

[Kaelyn Wickline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to explain to the kids how to handle saying good bye to their family when they get dropped off. Also shows great ways to calm down if they get upset.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

It repeats the breathing part twice which is unnecessary but my daughter was able to follow along and remember the pattern in the book. It has made our leaving for work routine much better.

[Lauren]

Most kids have a hard time at one point or another with saying goodbye.  In this book, a little girl feels anxious about daddy leaving in the morning.  It becomes clear that they've had conversations to prepare for this moment when he reminds her, "It's bye-bye time. Do you remember what we do?" This reminds the little girl of the comforting goodbye routine (hugs and kisses, goodbye wave, etc.) they have already chosen and practiced as a family. It also empowers her to remember all her strategies for handling the scary feelings of saying goodbye (deep breath, quiet place, cuddle something soft, etc.).

This is a straightforward little book and has fun patterns and colors to make the pictures engaging.  At the end, there is a page of "Bye Bye Tips for Parents & Caregivers."  It's a useful book for children who are struggling with separation anxiety, but it's also just a great picture of what talking through a child's fear can look like.  The little girl is never told her feeling is wrong.  Instead she is lovingly given tools she can use to try and cope--and she's reminded that "Goodbye isn't forever" and looks forward to "Hello" later in the day.

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