How to Be an Awesome Toddler: 50 Easy Rhymes to Make Growing Up Exciting and Fun!

"This book does a fantastic job of teaching actions and consequences without resorting to unnecessarily scary cautionary tales." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

A treasure trove of 50+ fun and memorable poems for children to learn, say, and share.

Give your child the gift of words, curiosity, and connection with this delightful collection of poems and activities designed to teach life skills in three essential areas: health and hygiene, safety, and social skills.

The book is structured in an age-appropriate, engaging way with:

• Poems to Memorize: 50+ delightful poems children can learn and recite--building memory, self-confidence, and awareness of others.
• Conversation Questions: Simple prompts that encourage kids to share ideas, feelings, and stories.
• Fun Facts About Growing Up: Fascinating tidbits that connect poems to everyday life experiences.

Perfect for family reading, classrooms, or bedtime, this collection offers more than just words--it creates opportunities for bonding, empowerment, and joy for little ones. Children will grow in confidence while celebrating themselves, the world around them, and the adventure of growing up.

Rachelle Burk writes fiction and nonfiction books to inspire and delight children ages 2 to 13. Some of her picture books include Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance, Let's Play an Instrument, Don't Turn the Page!, and A Mitzvah for George Washington. Her chapter book include The Story of Simone Biles, The Story of Taylor Swift, and The Tooth Fairy Trap. Rachelle's middle-grade science-adventure novel, The Walking Fish, is a Children's Book Council/National Science Teaching Association award winner. She has written for numerous children's magazines such as Scholastic Science World, Scholastic Super Science, and Highlights for Children. A retired social worker and emergency medical technician, Rachelle is also a professional clown and storyteller. She lives in New Jersey and loves hiking, scuba diving, and creating art. Find out about her School Author Visit Programs at rachelleburk.com.