Clean-Up Time (Toddler Tools Series) – Gentle Board Book for Toddlers (Ages 1-3 yrs) | Build Tidy-Up Routines & Independence | by Free Spirit Publishing

Clean-Up Time is a gentle Toddler Tools® board book written by Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen, published by Free Spirit Publishing. It is designed for toddlers ages 1–3 and helps make tidying up feel like a positive, cooperative part of the daily routine.

The book uses simple rhyming text that encourages toddlers to chant along as they clean. Children learn to work together, put toys and other items back in their places, create a neater space, and make room for more fun. The cheerful illustrations reinforce the idea that clean-up doesn't have to be a difficult chore.

Clean-Up Time is particularly useful for building early independence, cooperation, responsibility, and routine-following skills. It can be read before or during clean-up time, and it includes practical tips for parents and caregivers on making tidying manageable and enjoyable for young children.