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The Lovables
Diana Loomans

H.J. Kramer, 1996

I AM LOVABLE! I AM LOVABLE! I AM LOVABLE! By using these magical words, the gates to the Kingdom of Self-Esteem swing open for readers of all ages. Inside the Kingdom live twenty-four animals--The Lovables--each one with a special gift to contribute. Mona Monkey is lovable. Owen Owl is capable. Buddy Beaver takes care of the world around him. Greta Goat trusts herself. The Lovable Team helps children to feel unique, confident, enthusiastic, ...

Full Esteem Ahead: 100 Ways to Build Self-Esteem in Children and Adults

1 review
Diana Loomans, Julia Loomans

H.J. Kramer, 1994

no help for adults
I ordered this book for an adult self esteem therapy group. I found maybe 10 exercises that were for adults. The majority of the material is activities that a parent does with child to boost self esteem and growth.

The Laughing Classroom: Everyone's Guide to Teaching with Humor and Play (Loomans, Diane)

15 reviews
Diana Loomans, Karen Kolberg

HJ Kramer/New World Library, 2002

Laughter in school makes a teacher's life easier.
This book completely validated me as an educator. My room is always loud and laughing, and some of the more traditional teachers are skeptical that my students are not learning because of our laughter and fun. I can assure you that they do learn, and are much more eager to please a teacher who truly enjoys them. This book offers great stories, strategies and lesson ideas for a "laughing ...

The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem
Diana/ Howard, Kim (ILT) Loomans

Pgw, 1991

Today I Am Lovable: 365 Positive Activities for Kids

1 review
Diana Loomans

Topeka Bindery, 1996

A good Daily Resource for Children and Adults
Unlike Ms. Loomans "Lovables" Books this one is geared to older children. It is in a desk calendar-type format with inspirational and multicultural ideas to practice each day of the year. It inpires one to think and do. The ideas are simple enough for a child to follow but thought provoking for adults. I suggest we all have a calendar to remember that each of us, and all we meet are worth ...

Positively Mother Goose (Loomans, Diane)

4 reviews
Diana Loomans, Karen Kolberg, ...

HJ Kramer, 2001

What is Horn Book thinking!?!?!
This was one of our family's FAVORITE books when my kids were preschoolers! The sing-song nature of the rhymes makes them easier to memorize, and the positive outlook they imbue is so refreshing compared to the dark outlook of so many of the rhymes they replace. It's just unfortunate that the kids wound up learning the original versions of the rhymes at school and don't remember these bright ...

What All Children Want Their Parents to Know: Twelve Keys to Successful Parenting

7 reviews
Diana Loomans

HJ Kramer/New World Library, 2005

Wonderful Book!
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It is easy to read, inspiring and beautifully written. This is a great parenting book!

100 Ways to Build Self-Esteem and Teach Values

1 review
Julia Loomans, Diana Loomans

MJF Books, 2002

A Great Book for unique ideas for building children up
I can't believe no one has reviewed this book yet. I've had it for years, and often keep it bedside. It has great ideas for unique games of building self esteem and self reliance in children. I recommend it highly for parents of children of all ages.