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Best Behavior (Ages 0-3)
Worries Are Not Forever
Give toddlers tools to ease anxieties and worries and feel better again.
It’s normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious—they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that “Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away.” Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn to talk to someone, get a hug, keep hands and bodies busy, think good thoughts, and more. Also includes tips for parents and caregivers.
Best Behavior® Series
The Best Behavior series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two a durable board book for ages baby–preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages 4–7. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.
It’s normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious—they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that “Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away.” Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn to talk to someone, get a hug, keep hands and bodies busy, think good thoughts, and more. Also includes tips for parents and caregivers.
Best Behavior® Series
The Best Behavior series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two a durable board book for ages baby–preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages 4–7. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.
24 pages, Board Book
Published September 4, 2018
About the author
Elizabeth Verdick
99 books51 followersElizabeth 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.
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.
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June 28, 2018
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January 24, 2022
U know I always blame u for everything ..🤳🤷♀️
August 12, 2021
Sometimes the world can feel like a scary place for kids.
The beginning was beautifully open-ended. It mentioned a few general possible reasons why young readers might worry, but it left plenty of space for the grown-up reading it to include specific areas of concern if needed. That was a nice way to introduce this topic, and I’m glad it was written so inclusively. It even mentioned the fact that adults have worries, too, which could lead to all sorts of fantastic conversations about the things people worry about in general.
I do think it would have been helpful for the narrator to explain the difference between normal, everyday worries and anxiety. This is something I’d happily read to young children who worry occasionally but are otherwise okay. However, I would like to add in some caveats for kids who suffer from serious or long term anxiety as there are other coping mechanisms that might work better for them. This is a minor criticism of a picture book I thought was otherwise excellent and wish I’d had access to when I was a kid!
My favorite section was the one filled with ideas of how to cope with worries. They were all wonderfully age-appropriate and helpful. I loved the fact that the author came up with so many of them. There truly was something there for every kid and type of personality, from little athletes who might find relief in running around to cuddly children who might feel better with a hug from a loved one.
Worries Are Not Forever was a reassuring tale that I highly recommend.
The beginning was beautifully open-ended. It mentioned a few general possible reasons why young readers might worry, but it left plenty of space for the grown-up reading it to include specific areas of concern if needed. That was a nice way to introduce this topic, and I’m glad it was written so inclusively. It even mentioned the fact that adults have worries, too, which could lead to all sorts of fantastic conversations about the things people worry about in general.
I do think it would have been helpful for the narrator to explain the difference between normal, everyday worries and anxiety. This is something I’d happily read to young children who worry occasionally but are otherwise okay. However, I would like to add in some caveats for kids who suffer from serious or long term anxiety as there are other coping mechanisms that might work better for them. This is a minor criticism of a picture book I thought was otherwise excellent and wish I’d had access to when I was a kid!
My favorite section was the one filled with ideas of how to cope with worries. They were all wonderfully age-appropriate and helpful. I loved the fact that the author came up with so many of them. There truly was something there for every kid and type of personality, from little athletes who might find relief in running around to cuddly children who might feel better with a hug from a loved one.
Worries Are Not Forever was a reassuring tale that I highly recommend.
August 18, 2021
A great book for young kids who worry. It has some great advice of things to do to help with worry (like being active, deep breathing, talking about it, etc). It was a good conversation starter for my 3.5 yo son. However, I do think it could have been presented better as a picture book than a board book. I liked how it had interaction songs, but wish it'd had just a little bit more. Also, it really didn't stick out.
March 13, 2021
Excellent primer on anxiety for littles — what are worries, coping skills, talking to trusted adults, temporary nature, worries are natural/not stigmatized.
Includes activities for families in the back
💯 Representation of kids of color, a girl wearing a head covering, grandparent-led families, and mobility devices
Includes activities for families in the back
💯 Representation of kids of color, a girl wearing a head covering, grandparent-led families, and mobility devices
September 28, 2018
Another really well-done book in this series that is right on the cusp of the trend I'm seeing in books for younger readers re: developing mindfulness and emotional coping skills. Nuanced take. I received a free e-ARC from Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review.
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June 15, 2019This is a wonderful book to help children cope with worry and anxiety. Diverse characters, beautiful and vibrant illustrations, and the back matter featuring suggestions for caregivers make this a must for school libraries. Ages 4-7. Soft Skills focus.
January 19, 2021
For: readers looking for a book that explains the everybody has worries/anxieties (with some additional talking points for parents/caregivers in the back).
Possible red flags: does not explain that more serious versions of anxiety, and some may feel this is too trivial.
Possible red flags: does not explain that more serious versions of anxiety, and some may feel this is too trivial.
March 4, 2026
This is a really helpful book for any toddler / preschool. The explanation of "worry" is very open and general at the beginning--leaving room for adult guides to set up the conversation--however the worry antidotes are wonderfully tactical and accessible to young children.
October 29, 2018
This book may be intended for children, but I found it helpful too☺
April 10, 2019
Informative and enjoyable resource for promoting good mental health and wellness in toddlers. The explanations and ideas are practical and helpful for kids and adults as well.
July 21, 2019
I was surprised that preschool age children responded Crum strongly to this book and requested many rereads.
February 11, 2020
A preschool and up board book about children experiencing worries with some tips for working throught the worries and a parent tip guide at end.
April 15, 2020
Simple and useful book with lots of practical advice for kids and for the people who want to help them.
July 11, 2020
We may revisit this one before school starts up again - even ignoring the changes the pandemic will bring, it’s a big switch for both girls into kindergarten and grade 1.
October 23, 2020
This book is really great for young kiddos and dealing with worries.
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February 19, 2021The book has good advice for worrying: talk it out, exercise it out, hug it out
September 29, 2022
So good for an anxious little one
December 8, 2022
this was really great book about getting tools to ease anxieties and worries and feel better again.
January 6, 2024
This book series is great! The illustrations are beautiful and they teach very important concepts and skills to young children.
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June 7, 2020Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
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