<p><b>Elizabeth Verdick</b> has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.</p><p>These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby® series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth’s Toddler Tools® series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior® series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.</p><p>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. She’s also coauthor of <i>The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)</i>, which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.</p><p>Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.</p><br><p>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.</p><p>She launched her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior® and Toddler Tools® series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.</p><p>She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.</p>
Help kids understand that it's okay to cry, and show them what to do with big feelings
Crying is a natural, healthy part of emotional life, especially for children. Tears Are Not Forever helps kids understand that, whether they come from sadness, frustration, anger, or joy, tears have a job to do. In kid-friendly language, this reassuring book explains how our bodies make tears to let strong feelings out and show others that we might need help. It also offers simple strategies kids can use to feel better, like taking quiet time, asking for a hug, or getting some fresh air.
Tears Are Not Forever is part of the award-winning Best Behavior series. The book creates space for children to feel seen, supported, and safe expressing their emotions.
- Normalizes crying as a healthy response to a wide range of emotions
- Teaches simple coping tools like breathing, talking to a loved one, and practicing gratitude
- Encourages emotional awareness, self-compassion, and positive behavioral choices
- Uses bright, inclusive illustrations to show kids in everyday situations readers can recognize
- Expands on the themes in the board book with the same title
Tears Are Not Forever can be used by parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors to help children build emotional resilience in the early years. It also includes helpful resources to support adults in teaching self-soothing skills, encouraging open conversations about emotions, and reinforcing the message that it's okay to cry. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.