What About Me: Twelve Ways To Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Mits Katayama (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–This rhyming picture book offers positive activities that youngsters can use to get attention. The suggestions range from asking, Can I help? to doing some things all by themselves or inviting a parent to play. Offer to share–even give Sister half./Make silly faces so Baby will laugh. Katayamas ink-and-watercolor, cartoonlike children with tiny elliptical dots for eyes tend to be a bit cloying, but the pictures convey a sense of harmony in the home. An additional purchase with limited child appeal.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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"A fun book with a serious message for kids... a book to read over and over... It's a must-have." -- Parents and Kids: A Guide To Smart Parenting From Baby To Preteen, Boston, MA, 3/06

"Colorful drawings depicting characters within the story help connect kids to the text and lure them into the tale." -- The Journal, North Seattle and Snohomish County, WA, 2/06

"Katayama draws childhood in warm, bright hues... The way we want our own children to remember their time of innocence." -- News Tribune, Tacoma, WA, 2/6/06

Very highly recommended for all little readers--and parents hoping to instill responsibility in their children's character and conduct. -- The Children's Bookwatch

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Parenting Press (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884734863
• ISBN-13: 978-1884734861
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #178,703 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone with more than one child should get this book, March 19, 2006

By	AKO (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a favorite with my children. It has proven a great conversation starter with them on what is good behavior and it offers "twelve ways" to children on how they can get their parents' attention through positive means. When we read it together they will often say "I do that! I do that!" -- taking pride in their positive behavior.
The pictures and words are simple so that even the younger ones will page through it on their own and try out one of the "twelve ways" with their parents.
I highly recommend this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Both fun to read and educational!, March 15, 2006

By	Online Shopaholic (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This wonderful book is a great choice for reading to young children! It is educational, of course, offering kids positive ideas for getting attention from Mom and Dad. Most importantly, though, it's also a joy to read - captivating kids with its fun rhymes and cheerful illustrations. A winning combination and a must-have for the bookshelf of every family with young children.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely necessary if you have more than one child, February 8, 2006

By	Deborah Ingrassia (Mountainside, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this book! It has concrete examples of how to deal with your children and to teach them how to deal with each other. I would recommend it to anyone with more than one child.