Book Series · 13 Books

Toddler Tools Books

In order from Hands Are Not for Hitting to Messy Time.

The Toddler Tools series is a set of 13 board books by Elizabeth Verdick, published between 2000 and 2022. Written for ages 0–7, most books run about 25 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1139

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

Hands Are Not for Hitting

By Martine Agassi, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

40 pages· 587 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Summary: Explore how hands can create joy and connection, not conflict. This engaging book helps children understand that hands are for playing, learning, and helping, not hitting. With activities for adults, it encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. What will your hands do today?

The complete set

Toddler Tools Series

13 books · Published 2000–2022

Series

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$1139

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

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$958

Teeth Are Not for Biting

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2003

Discover why biting hurts and explore kinder alternatives.

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$958

Clean-Up Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Toddlers chant and tidy up, making room for more fun.

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$958

Listening Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Discover the secret to calm listening and cooperation for toddlers.

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$899

Naptime

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Help toddlers embrace naptime with calming routines.

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$899

Bye-Bye Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Toddlers face the challenge of saying goodbye, learning it's not forever.

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$958

Naptime / ¡A Dormir La Siesta!

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Help toddlers embrace naptime with a soothing bilingual story.

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$958

Sharing Time

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2009

Toddlers learn sharing choices for double the fun.

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$958

Manners Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2009

Discover the magic of polite words and smiles for lifelong social skills.

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$858

Calm-Down Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2010

Discover tools to help toddlers manage meltdowns and find calm.

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$759

Mealtime

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2011

Teach toddlers mealtime manners and healthy habits with engaging routines and fun illustrations.

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$899

On-the-Go Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2011

Transform errands into fun adventures with toddlers using simple tools and calming techniques.

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$958

Messy Time

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2022

Discover the joy and growth in messy play, where creativity thrives and skills develop.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Toddler Tools series?

There are 13 books in the Toddler Tools series. It began with Hands Are Not for Hitting in 2000, and the newest book, Messy Time, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Toddler Tools books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Toddler Tools to life.

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Similar Series

Toddler Tools Books

First Book in the Series

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Toddler Tools Series

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Teeth Are Not for Biting

Clean-Up Time

Listening Time

Naptime

Bye-Bye Time

Naptime / ¡A Dormir La Siesta!

Sharing Time

Manners Time

Calm-Down Time

Mealtime

On-the-Go Time

Messy Time

Common Questions

How many books are in the Toddler Tools series?

What ages are the Toddler Tools books best for?

The Creatives Behind the Books

Martine Agassi

Elizabeth Verdick

Marieka Heinlen

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