There are great things to do, but you must work towards them even in the midst of failure... "There's fun to be done!"
The Geisel's offer the best advice anyone can give a child facing the world: use your free will, take charge of your own direction, enjoy the ups and wrestle through the downs, but never stop. Rather than penning a nonsense story in rhyme, the Geisel's have used their considerable talent to provide readers of all ages with the ultimate 'life' pep-talk: One can always choose a direction, and go, You should choose this book for your kids.
Capucilli helps parents and child adopt, not only the right approach, but the right mood, for potty training.
Parents should examine The Potty Book for Girls well before they consider potty training their child. The Potty Book will help them develop an idea of what to expect, and will thereby prevent problems before they arise. The fun illustrations and simple rhyme touch on numerous aspects of potty training, making them explicit for your child.
Capucilli helps parents and child adopt, not only the right approach, but the right mood, for potty training.
Parents should examine The Potty Book for Boys before they consider potty training their child. The Potty Book will help them develop an idea of what to expect, and will thereby prevent problems before they arise. The fun illustrations and simple rhyme touch on numerous aspects of potty training, making them explicit for your child.
The author keeps the interest of 8 to 12 year old girls, while sensibly presenting the many common, important health aspects they face.
The Care & Keeping of You covers almost every health aspect of grooming and hygiene girls might wonder about. It deals with nutrition, eating disorders, underarms, puberty and sleep troubles. Perhaps its most valuable information can be found in its discussion of puberty, which is detailed and sensible without being too technical. The book also deals with such woes as acne, body shape, and the emotional difficulties of menstruation.
Caillou learns that several everyday things require special care and respect.
We consider this a useful story because young children can see that Caillou learns –from just the right amount of experience– that standing on a chair is risky, handling snow without mittens is cold, and that the stove is hot. This is typical Caillou: bland, but it does create a means for opening a dialogue with your child about safety.
'Princess' is taught fear of germs, so she will wash her hands.
The Little Princess likes getting dirty and hates washing her hands. In a fun way, the princess's maid explains why hand washing is needed. Eventually TLP asks, "Do I have to wash my hands after washing my hands?" The maid: "Don't be silly. Eat your cake!" Kids find the odd illustrations to be fun, and enjoy the Princess' quirky character. To make it more useful see VMs full review.
Bauer explains how sensible planning –with detailed discussion on the development of character, plot, perspective, dialogue, and figurative language– is essential in preparing and revising a work of fiction.
This advice on writing may seem simplistic, even redundant for those taking writing classes in grade school. But, where school work is a series of lesson segments and assignments, Bauer's What's Your Story? presents beginner level information in an organized whole. The wealth of constructive explanation shows an early writer how to think and plan a story effectively. The book's best advice lies in learning the details of the world; its great weakness is inattention to theme.
"You Can Say No" identifies improper solicitations from adults and indicates what children ought to do.
You Can Say No presents risky scenarios children should recognize, and suggests what they should do. These include getting lost in a department store, finding a policeman, a stranger offering a lift (saying "Mom wants you home"), men who invite children into private spaces offering games or candy, and family members who touch too much. The scenarios are a bit scary for sensitive children, but that might be useful for careless or overly trusting children.
Painful events where children cry are fairly presented as normal and reasonable.
This book presents a large number of sad or painful events in which different children cry, showing that crying is okay. Its title is misleading. Perhaps it should be "Sometimes Crying Is Right." Unfortunately it does not show a positive side, or provide helpful perspectives. It's just sad. The illustrations are merely adequate.
Cartoon vignettes give didactic examples of disobedience
Disobeying provides cartoon style illustrations of disobedience. It ends up being didactic, overloading the child with the abstractions it offers on right and wrong. Each point is a story in itself, which should be written to show its point to children rather than simply tell them.
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