Find out: * who can be your friend * how to show someone you would like to be friends * how to handle bosses and bullies * the best ways to be a friend and ways not to be a friend * ways to settle an argument with a friend.
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From Publishers Weekly
"Spotlighting some unavoidable trouble spots, the Browns impart valuable tactics for coping with rejection, shyness, arguments, etc.," said PW. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-Similar in style to the Browns' Dinosaurs Divorce (Atlantic Monthly, 1986), this picture book offers kids practical suggestions about resolving arguments, getting over being shy, handling bossy children and bullies, and more. The easy-to-read text contains many examples of how to be a friend, each paired with a picture of two or more dinosaurs in that particular situation. For example, "You can protect a friend if someone starts bothering him" is illustrated with a dinosaur saying, "Stop it! Leave him alone!" to a bully. Marc Brown's colorful, whimsical cartoons are integral to the appeal of the book. The front endpapers feature suggestions from a third-grade class on "Ways to Be a Friend" ("Be helpful," "Take turns," etc.) along with drawings of happy dinosaur faces, while at the back, "Ways Not to Be a Friend" ("Make mean faces," "Call them a name they don't like," etc.) are illustrated with grumpy faces. While there are many wonderful stories that deal with friendship, few give direct advice to children about what to do and what not to do. Sure to be a hit without hitting readers over the head with message.
Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book is an excellent tool for parents and teachers to use with kids in the often times daunting world of social relatedness. Even kids who are very social would enjoy the way these gentle reminders are presented. Highly recommended for the special needs arena of Aspberger's and High Functioning Autism. Our autistic son loved and responded well to the almost "social story" approach. This truly spelled out a lot of social do's and don't's for him. His typical sister loved it as well. As a parent I highly recommend this book be in every kindergarden and first grade and second grade classroom. I bought several copies.
62 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Tom
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I do not write reviews often, only when I am unbelievably pleased or completely disappointed. My 3 1/2 has had a tough time making friends with peers. We bought a couple of books and videos as one means for helping her along.
Let me start by recommending the series of books by Cheri J. Meiners. The books don't even compare in regards to teaching my 3 1/2 year old lessons related to friendship and interacting with others...check them out.
As for the book being reviewed, as one reviewer commented the pages are much too busy. In addition, there is a lot of negative content meant to teach children what behavior to avoid, however for a 3 1/2 year old, I think the more exposure they get to negativity the more apt they are to emulate it. Examples:
"You Stupidosaurus!"
"You can't play it's only for boys!"
"Nya, Nya, na, na, na"
"You can't play with her. You're my best friend."
"This game is dumb I quit!"
I'm not naive enough not to realize that my child will be exposed to this, but to be exposed to these concept at 3 1/2 via a book, could be counter productive.
Even the section on ways to be a friend has examples I found asinine:
"My parents are getting divorced. Please don't tell anyone." "I won't"...Can you think of better examples to emulate trust? Yeah me too.
If these quotes haven't deterred you, then spend away, but do check out the Cheri J. Meiners series as I can tell you the books were far and away better for my 3 1/2 year old.
Let me start by recommending the series of books by Cheri J. Meiners. The books don't even compare in regards to teaching my 3 1/2 year old lessons related to friendship and interacting with others...check them out.
As for the book being reviewed, as one reviewer commented the pages are much too busy. In addition, there is a lot of negative content meant to teach children what behavior to avoid, however for a 3 1/2 year old, I think the more exposure they get to negativity the more apt they are to emulate it. Examples:
"You Stupidosaurus!"
"You can't play it's only for boys!"
"Nya, Nya, na, na, na"
"You can't play with her. You're my best friend."
"This game is dumb I quit!"
I'm not naive enough not to realize that my child will be exposed to this, but to be exposed to these concept at 3 1/2 via a book, could be counter productive.
Even the section on ways to be a friend has examples I found asinine:
"My parents are getting divorced. Please don't tell anyone." "I won't"...Can you think of better examples to emulate trust? Yeah me too.
If these quotes haven't deterred you, then spend away, but do check out the Cheri J. Meiners series as I can tell you the books were far and away better for my 3 1/2 year old.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Reviewer
Format:Paperback
This teaches that friendship is reciprocal - your child doesn't have to go along with other kids all the time and they, in turn are expected to reciprocate by letting your child come first. Good teaching book. Too many books advocate giving guests their way at the expense of their host. Fortunately, this one doesn't. Useful for classes and families.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
VERY HELPFUL
THE COMPARISONS AND EXAMPLES ARE EASY FOR MY CHILD (6 YEAR OLD) TO UNDERSTAND. IT IS A LITTLE LONG FOR A BEDTIME STORY
Published 7 days ago by TIA
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS BOOK IS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILD K -2.
This book is not for everybody and not for any age.
I was bit disappointed with negative reviews about this book who spoil it for older kids parents. Read more
I was bit disappointed with negative reviews about this book who spoil it for older kids parents. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Lilli Winston
5.0 out of 5 stars
great to off to a youngster
This book has helped me help young children look at social skills issues. They can see the same problems they encounter discussed. A handy review of common issues.
Published 2 months ago by carol brady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Great book! This book should be a part of every family's library, every school's library, and every public library---whether your kids have trouble in the world of friendship or... Read more
Published 4 months ago by piscesmomma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful in teaching social skills
We've had this book for awhile and read it every few weeks. My daughter likes it, but can't usually listen to the whole thing in one siting, so we break it up. Read more
Published 8 months ago by karlaandjune
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Bought and sent this book to my granddaughter, Sofia who is 5 and she loves it.
She loves books. Read more
She loves books. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Fay A. Frost
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my toddler's favorites!
I bought this book because my 2 year old was having trouble with shyness around his peers. He LOVES this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Type Afficionado
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too Late To Return
I would return this book but it is too late. Here's what I didn't like. In giving examples of what not to do they give examples that use words kids find funny like "Stupidosaurus"... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Judy Zimmer, The Universal Grandma
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not easy to read aloud
This book was purchased for a preschooler. The illustrations are cute and colorful. The text is a list of tips rather than a cohesive storyline. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Beth & Jung Park
4.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth the read
This covered many aspects of being friends and was great for my 1st grade son. It even covered what bullies are and gave ideas on how to respond to them.
Published on April 10, 2011 by Heidi I. Matthewman
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