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BOOKS FOR 3, 4, & 5 YEAR OLDS
Let's Talk About
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THE CLASSIC STATUS OF THE LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOKS
The LET’S TALK ABOUT books are a part of the collection of kids’ self-help books and other materials called THE JOY BERRY CLASSICS.
The purpose of the JOY BERRY CLASSICS is to help children, from the beginning of their lives through pre-adolescence, become responsible:
for themselves,
in their relationships with others, and
in the way that they relate to the things in their environment.
The classic look and feel of the LET’S TALK ABOUT books is due to the restoration of the vintage artwork from the original publications that is now featured in the current LET’S TALK ABOUT books.
THE PURPOSE
The 22 LET’S TALK ABOUT books help young children deal with the early childhood emotions and attitudes that can prevent them from becoming responsible.
If not understood and handled properly, early childhood emotions and attitudes can be painful and can hinder young children from becoming responsible. Sharing the LET’S TALK ABOUT books with a child can be the first important step to overcoming obstacles that can prevent the child from becoming responsible. The LET’S TALK ABOUT books help young children understand and respond in positive ways to normal feelings and attitudes that can otherwise be uncomfortable and difficult to handle.
THE GUIDELINES FOR USE
In order to derive the maximum benefits from the LET’S TALK ABOUT books it is recommended that adults use the books in the following ways:
Phase One
Adult Resource: The adult reads the books for information, insights, and encouragement.
Phase Two
Adult-Child Activity: The adult uses the books with the child and encourages the child to question or comment on the subject matter.
Phase Three
Independent Activity: The child is encouraged to use the books independently of the adult for entertainment and to reinforce the subject matter.
Phase Four
Reference Material: The books are placed in the child’s library along with other resource materials and used whenever specific situations need to be addressed.
THE LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS Divided into Developmental Categories
PERSONAL EMOTIONS
Let’s Talk About Feeling Afraid defines fear as well as its causes and explains how to handle fear in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Worried defines anxiety as well as its causes and explains how to handle anxiety in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Frustrated defines frustration as well as its causes and explains how to handle frustration in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Defeated defines feelings of defeat as well as its causes and explains how to handle these feelings in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Guilty defines guilt as well as its causes and explains how to handle guilt in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Sad defines sadness as well as its causes and explains how to handle sadness in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Angry defines anger as well as its causes and explains how to handle anger in positive instead of negative ways.
PERSONAL CHALLENGES
Let’s Talk About Being Shy defines shyness and explains how to replace it with positive social skills that can ward off negative attention.
Let’s Talk About Being Away from Your Parents acknowledges the difficulty of parent-child separation and explains how to make these separations positive instead of negative experiences.
Let’s Talk About Getting Hurt explains how the normal fear of getting hurt can be good as long as it does not inhibit one from doing the reasonable things he or she needs or wants to do.
Let’s Talk About Being Patient explains the value of being patient and how to develop and exercise patience.
Let’s Talk About Being Good defines what it means to be good and what can be done to replace misbehavior with good behavior.
INTERPERSONAL EMOTIONS
Let’s Talk About Feeling Embarrassed defines embarrassment as well as its causes and explains how to handle embarrassment in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Inferior defines feelings of inferiority as well as its causes and explains how to handle these feelings in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Jealous defines jealousy as well as its causes and explains how to handle jealousy in positive instead of negative ways.
Let’s Talk About Feeling Disappointed defines disappointment as well as its causes and explains how to handle disappointment in positive instead of negative ways.
INTERPERSONAL CHALLENGES
Let’s Talk About Needing Attention acknowledges every child’s need for attention and explains how to get positive instead of negative attention.
Let’s Talk About Saying “No” explains when and why it is appropriate to say “no” and teaches how to say no in a kind, yet effective way.
Let’s Talk About Accepting “No” defines when and why “no” is a valid answer and teaches how to accept a “no” answer graciously.
Let’s Talk About Being Fair defines fairness and its importance in all relationships and encourages fair play.
Let’s Talk About Playing with Others teaches how to recruit playmates and how to treat them appropriately.
Let’s Talk About Being Helpful explains how being helpful can be positive for everyone and tells how to help others.