In Just Being Me books, bestselling author Robie H. Harris and syndicated cartoonist Nicole Hollander offer a first-person child+s-eye view of a family making its way through every child+s daily ups and downs, need for love and attention, and determined push for independence. In I LOVE Messes!, an inquisitive young child+s eager exploration makes a giant, mixed-up, mushy mess; and in I+m ALL Dressed!, a boy wants to get dressed his way-but his way is completely different from Mommy+s and Daddy+s idea of -the right way+! Full of warmth and good humor, here are two more emotionally honest portrayals of growing-up and parenting experiences, at the great low price of $7.99. Each book includes an afterword from renowned child psychologist Linda C. Mayes, MD, author of The Yale Child Study Center Guide to Understanding Your Child.
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PreS. This small, brightly illustrated book in the Just Being Me series, by the author of the classic It's Perfectly Normal (1994) and the Growing Up Stories series on child development, portrays a behavioral flashpoint from a child's first-person perspective. A note addressed to parents explains how each fictional scenario reflects an important developmental stage and discusses how parents might balance "enjoyment of their child's individuality . . . with the necessities of daily life." In the story, a boy of color strips off his winter wardrobe and reapplies it by himself, resulting in a topsy-turvy outfit that he proudly wears outside (with his flexible parents'permission). Although some adults may fear the willful, experimental acts depicted will be understood by children as carte blanche to act out, many others will appreciate the clear voice of reason ringing through the stories'humor and chaos--while children will simply exult in the silly fun modeled on the pages. Jennifer Mattson
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Robie Harris is the author of several award-winning, bestselling books including It's Perfectly Normal! and It's So Amazing. Her picture books include Happy Birth Day! and Don't Forget to Come Back. She is highly acclaimed for her ability to explain issues in an accessible, straightforward manner.
Nicole Hollander is a nationally recognized humorist, cartoonist, and the creator of the popular comic strip Sylvia, which is syndicated internationally by Tribune Media Services and appears in over 80 newspapers in the U.S. She is also the author/illustrator of 20 humor books for adults.
Nicole Hollander is a nationally recognized humorist, cartoonist, and the creator of the popular comic strip Sylvia, which is syndicated internationally by Tribune Media Services and appears in over 80 newspapers in the U.S. She is also the author/illustrator of 20 humor books for adults.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A lively story!,
By Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Just Being Me #4: I'm ALL Dressed! (Hardcover)
All parents can easily identify with the not-so-easy routine of dressing a child. It's especially unsettling if the child is young, it's cold outside and they want to dress themselves.
Robie H. Harris has written another lively romp that looks at the lives of parents and children everywhere with I'm All Dressed! I quickly identified with the exasperated parents attempting to leave the house when the child wants to get dressed "his way," which he considers the right and only way. This is a humorous look at getting dressed through the eyes of a child. It's thought-provoking look at growing up for parents. Our little ones want and need independence. Getting dressed is one area where their choices probably won't be dangerous, only somewhat embarrassing to parents. I enjoy Nicole Hollander's colorful illustrations. They are eye-catching in their simplicity. Children will immediately be drawn to them. Armchair Interviews says: A little lesson for parents: children need to learn. Allowing them to dress themselves is a good thing, even if it's not what we consider the right way. It's important that the child is satisfied.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable!,
This review is from: Just Being Me #4: I'm ALL Dressed! (Hardcover)
This is an adorable teaching story.
Grandpa is having a birthday party and their little boy wants to go in his underwear. Mom and dad explain that it is cold outside and he must put clothes on and they help their little boy get dressed. Unfortunately dad must wrap Grandpa's present and everyone must wait to leave and during this time their little boy decides he is hot and takes all his clothes off again. When it's time to go he decides he will dress himself. He doesn't get his clothes on the way we would expect them to be worn, but he does it the way he feels is right. Mom and Dad allow him to go to the party this way. After all, he is dressed and he will be warm; he is very proud of his dressing job and very happy mom and dad are too. The illustrations are lively and colorful and are very eye-catching to a child. This is a really cute teaching story.
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