--- product_id: 1495706 title: "Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book)" price: "£7.50" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1495706-germs-are-not-for-sharing-board-book store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Colorful illustrations Toddler-friendly language Award-winning series Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) **Price:** £7.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦠 Don’t let germs crash the playdate—teach toddlers the power of clean hands! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) - **How much does it cost?** £7.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1495706-germs-are-not-for-sharing-board-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Parent-Approved Tips:** Includes actionable advice for caregivers to reinforce healthy routines - • **Proven Behavior Impact:** 4.8-star rating with 1,000+ reviews praising real-life habit changes - • **Engaging Visual Learning:** Bright, simple illustrations that captivate toddlers’ attention - • **Boost Early Hygiene Habits:** Instills handwashing and germ awareness before preschool starts - • **Top-Ranked Educational Read:** Ranks #11 in Children’s Books on Diseases & Physical Illness ## Overview Germs Are Not for Sharing is an award-winning board book designed to teach toddlers essential hygiene and manners through simple language and vibrant illustrations. Highly rated by parents and educators alike, it includes practical tips for caregivers and has proven to improve handwashing habits before preschool, making it a must-have for early childhood health education. ## Description Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) [Verdick, Elizabeth, Heinlen, Marieka] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) Review: Read before preschool starts! Game changer. - I started reading this book to my toddler when he started learning how to wear a mask. He was about 2.5, and we had a lot of the other books in the Best Behavior series. They really resonate with him, and he wants to read them all the time. I totally forgot about this one until he brought it to me last week. IT’S THE BEST BOOK TO READ BEFORE STARTING PRESCHOOL!!! Thanks to the phrases in this book, he’s been washing his hands and not putting his hands in his mouth as much during class (according to his teacher). I couldn’t be more proud!! He’s understanding *why* we wash our hands, too. Highly recommend it for all ages of toddlers! Hope this helps. 😉 Review: Important lesson for toddlers - This book is great. Even though it is hard for toddlers to understand germs because they don't see them, just the fact that they see images of kids washing hands and get to repeat "germs are not for sharing" gives them a mantra that creates a healthy routine. My daughter started washing hands better after having this book. Toddlers like to learn and apply rules, even when they seem reluctant at first. Little by little, I started explaining that people get sick due to germs. On one occasion, she didn't want to wash her hands and I reminded her that if she got sick, the other kids at school could get sick too, and mommy as well. So she went straight back to the sink and washed them. She proudly shows me her clean hands and asks me to "smell check" them. It is adorable. I can always say "germs are not for sharing" and she knows what I mean now. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #35,892 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Children's Personal Hygiene Books (Books) #29 in Children's Books on Diseases & Physical Illness #113 in Children's Manners Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,027) | | Dimensions | 7 x 0.57 x 7 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Grade level | Preschool and up | | ISBN-10 | 1575421968 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1575421964 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Best Behavior | | Print length | 24 pages | | Publication date | January 15, 2006 | | Publisher | Free Spirit Publishing | | Reading age | 2 - 4 years, from customers | ## Images ![Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YYh4tAe9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read before preschool starts! Game changer. *by A***R on September 14, 2022* I started reading this book to my toddler when he started learning how to wear a mask. He was about 2.5, and we had a lot of the other books in the Best Behavior series. They really resonate with him, and he wants to read them all the time. I totally forgot about this one until he brought it to me last week. IT’S THE BEST BOOK TO READ BEFORE STARTING PRESCHOOL!!! Thanks to the phrases in this book, he’s been washing his hands and not putting his hands in his mouth as much during class (according to his teacher). I couldn’t be more proud!! He’s understanding *why* we wash our hands, too. Highly recommend it for all ages of toddlers! Hope this helps. 😉 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important lesson for toddlers *by L***. on December 5, 2014* This book is great. Even though it is hard for toddlers to understand germs because they don't see them, just the fact that they see images of kids washing hands and get to repeat "germs are not for sharing" gives them a mantra that creates a healthy routine. My daughter started washing hands better after having this book. Toddlers like to learn and apply rules, even when they seem reluctant at first. Little by little, I started explaining that people get sick due to germs. On one occasion, she didn't want to wash her hands and I reminded her that if she got sick, the other kids at school could get sick too, and mommy as well. So she went straight back to the sink and washed them. She proudly shows me her clean hands and asks me to "smell check" them. It is adorable. I can always say "germs are not for sharing" and she knows what I mean now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good resource for young children *by B***R on July 17, 2020* I got this book to use for a Pre-k classroom. It has vivid colors and fun illustrations. It has simple text with easy to understand words. I would definitely recommend it for teaching young children to wash hands and be aware of gems that make you sick. ## Frequently Bought Together - Germs Are Not for Sharing (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) - Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) - Noses Are Not for Picking (Best Behavior®) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1495706-germs-are-not-for-sharing-board-book](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1495706-germs-are-not-for-sharing-board-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*