Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. She launched her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator with the original edition of Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated the Best Behavior and Toddler Tools series. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.
Discover the joy and growth in messy play, where creativity thrives and skills develop.
Teach young children that hands are for helping, not hurting.
Discover why biting hurts and explore kinder alternatives.
Help your child transition from pacifier to independence with ease.
Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.
Toddlers learn to stop spreading germs with simple hygiene habits.
Teach toddlers kindness and respect for pets through simple words and illustrations.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Discover the joy and growth in messy play, where creativity thrives and skills develop.
Discover the balance between screen time and screen-free fun for kids.
Help toddlers ease worries with simple, comforting strategies.
Teach toddlers to manage emotions and use their voices wisely.
Help toddlers express feelings and learn social skills without tantrums.
Guide toddlers from nose-picking to healthier habits with humor and catchy tips.
Teach toddlers mealtime manners and healthy habits with engaging routines and fun illustrations.
Transform errands into fun adventures with toddlers using simple tools and calming techniques.
Discover tools to help toddlers manage meltdowns and find calm.
Toddlers learn to choose kind words and apologize for hurtful ones.
Toddlers learn sharing choices for double the fun.
Discover the magic of polite words and smiles for lifelong social skills.
Toddlers face the challenge of saying goodbye, learning it's not forever.
Discover the secret to calm listening and cooperation for toddlers.
Toddlers chant and tidy up, making room for more fun.
Help toddlers embrace naptime with calming routines.
Help toddlers embrace naptime with a soothing bilingual story.
Help your child transition from pacifier to independence with ease.
Toddlers learn to stop spreading germs with simple hygiene habits.
Teach toddlers kindness and respect for pets through simple words and illustrations.
Guide children to choose kind words and understand their impact on others.
Discover the fun of feet without the kicks.
Teach toddlers to use feet for fun, not harm.
Discover why biting hurts and explore kinder alternatives.
Teach young children that hands are for helping, not hurting.
Discover the power of kind hands and loving actions.
Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Marieka Heinlen's books.
