Books in Talk About series

Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep, for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a secret handshake with a young friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, and these secrets are best shared with their parents, or with some trusted older person. A child who is bullied might be inclined to keep it secret, but it's always best to tell parents about it. Or children who are touched intimately and improperly by an older person will soon feel better if they reveal the secret to parents. This book helps kids distinguish between good and bad secrets. Even very young children have concerns and anxieties, and Let's Talk About It! books are written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are advised to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens and looks at illustrations of the boys and girls in each story. Many children in early grades will be able to read the stories for themselves. Let's Talk About It! books encourage children to explore their feelings, and then to speak openly about things that trouble them.

Young children become confused and hurt when their parents constantly argue, then decide to divorce. This sensitively written book assures boys and girls that children are in no way responsible for their parents' inability to get along together. It lets kids know that although one parent chooses to move away from the home, both parents continue to love their little boy or girl. Both Mom and Dad will continue to spend happy times with them. Even very young children have concerns and anxieties, and Let's Talk About It! books are written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are advised to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens and looks at illustrations of the boys and girls in each story. Many children in early grades will be able to read the stories for themselves. Let's Talk About It! books encourage children to explore their feelings, and then to speak openly about things that trouble them.

This innovative series grew out of a desire to provide all children with the opportunity to see themselves within the books they are reading and to identify with the children and families they see. The diversity of today’s families is clearly captured. The simple text and engaging photographs explore the relationship between very young children and their environment. My Mom explores a young child’s world using photographs of a variety of children in natural settings, interacting with their mothers.

"Let's Talk About Being Patient" (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand what patience is all about. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach teaches children the importance of learning to wait, impulse control and the methods they can use to do so. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Being Patient" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Being Patient" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Being Patient" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

My Brother is Autistic describes a condition that affects many families. Medical experts are just beginning to understand varying degrees of autism and its impact on both the autistic child and his family. This book describes an autistic child from his brother's point of view. It talks about ways autistic kids can be helped and how they can better relate to their family and surroundings.The sensitively written Let's Talk About It! books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents.

"Let's Talk About Feeling Jealous" (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand that feeling jealous is normal, and can sometimes be productive if it leads to a necessary change. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach teaches children how to handle their jealousy and focus on the good things that they have in their lives. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Feeling Jealous" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Feeling Jealous" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Feeling Jealous" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

This innovative series grew out of a desire to provide all children with the opportunity to see themselves within the books they are reading and to identify with the children and families they see. The diversity of today’s families is clearly captured. The simple text and engaging photographs explore the relationship between very young children and their environment. Each book is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various familial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds are interacting with their fathers. The simple text and engaging photos invite and encourage discussion between adult and child as they have fun exploring the images together.