The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing (First Time Books(R))2 reviews
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1995

Good Book

+ The bear family has trouble with teasing.

This book is good. Brother Bear dishes out the teasing and doesn' t understand how much it hurts until it happens to him.
  
  











  



  
How Anansi Learned Self-Esteem: 10 Original Stories for Building Self-Confidence and Self-Respect
James Culver Jr.

Trafford Publishing, 2002

We are all beautiful and full of potential and we have the right to be happy! Does every child know that is true? Do you? How Anansi Learned Self-Esteem is a collection of ten original stories written and illustrated in a delightful and entertaining way to make ideas about self-esteem available to young readers and listeners. Its purpose is to help those in its audience define ...
  
  











  



  
Dumbo (Big Top Edition)203 reviews
Edward Brophy, Sterling Holloway

Walt Disney Home Entertainment, 2006

Disney's Dumbo

+ Brings Me to Tears Every Time
+ Best Disney movie for toddlers
+ My new review today
+ Loved it before and loved it now!
  
  











  



  
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day180 reviews
Judith Viorst

Aladdin, 1987

What Fun

+ A great book for a childs bad day!
+ No good, Very bad, DAY!

This is a book that children can't help but chuckle when they it is read. It's just fun and Alexander is so loveable like another character,Cyrano in Life's Little Lessons: An Inch-By-Inch Tale of Success, another fabulous piece of children's literature with inspiring messages,laughs and a great ...
  
  











  



  
Self-Image Is the Key1 review
Joce Duco

Joyce Duco, 1986

Self-image

I learned many things about myself, and people in general, from this handy book. I shall keep it for re-reading, to instill the key points in my mind for life. I would recommend it highly.
  
  











  



  
Because We're Worth It: Enhancing Self-Esteem in Young Children (Lucky Duck Books)
Margaret Collins

Paul Chapman Educational Publishing, 2001

`This is a very practical book that is easy to follow and would be a welcome addition to a teacher's resource list. I would suggest that a lot of these activities are already used in most school environments but that teachers may not realize the real benefits for the child' - Nursery World From the author of the best selling Circle Time for the Very Young comes another delightful book. ...
  
  











  



  
The Adventures of the Little Tin Tortoise: A Self-esteem Story With Activities for Teachers, Parents And ...
Deborah Plummer

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005

The "Adventures of the Little Tin Tortoise" is a practical, interactive storybook for building and maintaining self-esteem in children aged seven to nine. Using the tradition of oral story-telling, Deborah Plummer encourages children to consider the self-esteem issues encountered by a little tin tortoise on a journey to discover who he really is. The various obstacles and helpers he encounters ...
  
  











  



  
Proud to Be You: The Positive Identity Assets (Adding Asset Series for Kids)
Pamela Espeland, Elizabeth Verdick

Free Spirit Publishing, 2006

Some of the most important things we learn whilst growing are the four 'Positive Identity Assets' - personal power, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and a positive view of the future. "Proud to be You" is packed full of stories, tips, and ideas that provide youngsters with the skills and confidence they need to feel good about themselves and be optimistic about what the future holds.
  
  











  



  
The Kids' Book of Questions: Revised for the New Century15 reviews
Gregory Stock

Workman Publishing Company, 2004

A teacher's must have

+ Great thoughts!
+ Teacher Tool

I'm a 5th grade teacher and my students love it when we pull the book out and ask a couple questions. They love to share and it helps them learn how to articulate their thoughts and feelings. Some great questions, but I don't use all of them. Some are for older kids. Thought provoking, which the ...
  
  











  



  
Piper5 reviews
Emma Chichester Clark

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2007

gentle and heartwarming story about the importance of being true to oneself.

+ Very sweet, uplifting book!
+ Piper
+ Treating animals with kindness
+ Very Sweet Story
  
  











  



  
Shoulder Buddies: Helping Kids with Self-Esteem
Linda L. Lee, Jesse Lee

Linda Lee, 2007

Shoulder Buddies is a children's book on self-esteem. From liking yourself to knowing what you like, to having confidence, this book describes important aspects of self-esteem and helpful ways to build self-esteem. Written by a psychologist and her son, Shoulder Buddies brings very important information to kids in a fun and creative way.
  
  











  



  
Happy to Be Me!: A Kid Book about Self-Esteem (Elf-Help Books for Kids)1 review
Christine Adams, Robert J. Butch

Abbey Press, 2001

Mom of three girls

I like the way this book is written. It explains things so clearly to children - Starting with "What is Self-esteem", "Be your own best self", "Your own best friend", "A friend to others", etc. It is written from a Godly point of view but not "preachy". It is a good one to read to your kids and ...
  
  











  



  
YolandaBaby: A Pooch Finds Her Purpose1 review
Jo Ann Bennett-Boltinghouse

The Ginger Press, 2006

A welcome and prized addition

Imaginatively written by Jo Ann Bennett-Boltinghouse and featuring illustrations by Jennifer Julich, Yolanda-Baby: A Pooch Finds Her Purpose is the picturebook story of a young dog who overcomes her feelings of insecurity as she becomes a participant in greyhound racing, retires to a rescue farm, ...
  
  











  



  
The Confident Child: Raising Children to Believe in Themselves3 reviews
Terri Apter

W. W. Norton, 2006

The Confident Child

+ Give your child the emotional tools they need.

Excellent pointers on how to boost your childs self confidence and performance as a result.
  
  











  



  
The Berenstain Bears and the Bully (First Time Books(R))16 reviews
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1993

A Good Solution for the Bully Problem

+ bully teaching lesson
+ Really offers help on a bad situation

Bullying is a reality. Lots of kids get bullied everyday and it isn't always possible to get school or other authorities to deal with the problem. This happened with my own kids. Often schools just want to look the other way and not be bothered by the problem. In that situation, children have to be ...
  
  











  



  
I Can Do That: A Book About Confidence (The Big Comfy Couch)3 reviews
Andrew Gutelle

Time-Life Books, 1997

A "Happy Kid" Book

+ I Can Do That!

My 2 year old little girl loves this book and carry's it around all the time. It's a cute story and a great confidence builder.
  
  











  



  
501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem1 review
Robert D. Ramsey

McGraw-Hill, 2002

Challenge

Beware: How could anyone in life remember 501 ways to do anything? If there's ever that many ways to do anything, then this to say anyone can do anything and achieve the same results. If there's 501 one choices, the chances of you doing just about anything should succeed.
  
  











  



  
Raising Confident Kids1 review
Robert G. Barnes

Zondervan Publishing Company, 1992

Practical, useful, and biblical approach to parenting

Good, solid biblical advice to parents about raising their children to be responsible and mature - or as Scripture would put it, lacking in nothing. Barnes is the director of a boy's home in Florida so he has experience working with numerous children and families as well as raising his own ...
  
  











  



  
Winnie-the-Pooh's Storybook Set (Winnie-the-Pooh)5 reviews
A. A. Milne

Dutton Juvenile, 2003

A Treasure

+ Enjoyable.
+ Super Cute Books
+ Nice package
  
  











  



  
The Ugly Duckling (Caldecott Honor Book)16 reviews
Hans Christian Andersen, Jerry Pinkney

HarperCollins, 1999

Know who you are

+ Gorgeous
+ such a deep meaning between its light, childish writings...
+ The Kind of Hope We All Need to Remember
+ Honk!