Bye-Bye! - Hardcover

Bye-Bye! - A Reassuring Book About Separation for Toddlers

Saying goodbye can be one of the most challenging moments in a toddler's day. Bye-Bye! addresses separation anxiety with gentle reassurance, helping young children understand that when Mommy and Daddy leave, they always come back.

What This Book Offers

Written specifically for toddlers ages 1-3, this book tackles the difficult emotions that come with separation. Whether preparing for daycare drop-off, leaving with a babysitter, or simply learning to cope with brief separations, Bye-Bye! provides comfort and understanding through age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations.

The book includes a dedicated Note to Parents and Caregivers, offering practical guidance on helping toddlers navigate goodbye moments with less stress and more confidence.

Part of the Terrific Toddlers Series

This title belongs to the Terrific Toddlers series by Magination Press, designed to support social-emotional learning during the critical early years. Each book in the series addresses common developmental challenges with expert-backed approaches.

About the Authors

Carol Zeavin earned her BA in music from UCLA and became a successful freelance orchestral violinist and chamber musician in New York City. She earned master's degrees in education and special education from Bank Street College and worked with infants and toddlers from 1992 to 2010, both as head teacher at Rockefeller University's Child and Family Center and Barnard's Toddler Development Center, and as a special educator employed by Y.A.I. and Theracare. She continues to perform classical music in NYC and teaches violin and piano to kids and grownups of all ages and abilities.

Rhona Silverbush, co-author of the Terrific Toddlers series, studied psychology and theater at Brandeis University and holds a juris doctor from Boston College Law School. Rhona is the co-author of Speak the Speech! Shakespeare's Monologues Illuminated (Faber and Faber, 2002) and has taught theater to all age groups from tots to adults. She has taught at Columbia University Teachers College and is also a freelance writer and editor and a consultant for families of children and teens with learning differences and special needs. Visit her at www.rhonasilverbush.com

Jon Davis is an award-winning illustrator who has illustrated more than 70 books, including the Terrific Toddlers Series for Magination Press. He works digitally, in Photoshop with a tablet and pen and based in the Lake District, England. Visit him at www.jonsmind.com and follow him on Twitter: @JonDavisIllust.

Ideal For

This book serves as an essential resource for parents preparing toddlers for daycare, preschool, or any situation involving separation. It makes a thoughtful gift for new parents navigating the challenges of toddler transitions and emotional development.