We can get along : a child's book of choices

Format:

Book

Title:

We can get along : a child's book of choices

Author:

Payne, Lauren Murphy, 1956-

ISBN:

9781631980497

9780606374019

9781631980275

Edition:

[Second edition].

Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, [2015]

Physical Description:

38 pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm

Summary:

"At times, all children need a little help getting along with others and respecting differences--at school, in the neighborhood, at home, and on the playground. Teaching tolerance and encouraging acts of kindness through clear words and charming illustrations, We Can Get Along supports children's development with simple yet essential skills for conflict resolution and peacemaking. The book includes activities and discussion questions that teachers, parents, and other adults can use to further explore the topic with young children"-- Provided by publisher.

"Using affirming language and full-color illustrations, this book teaches tolerance, kindness, and conflict resolution to young children. Includes activities and discussion questions for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use to further explore the topic with young children"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject(s):

Social interaction -- Juvenile literature.

Interpersonal relations -- Juvenile literature.

Choice (Psychology) -- Juvenile literature.

Social interaction.

Interpersonal relations.

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Summary

At times, all children need a little help getting along with others and respecting differences--at school, in the neighborhood, at home, and on the playground. Teaching tolerance and encouraging acts of kindness through clear words and charming illustrations, We Can Get Along supports children's development with simple yet essential skills for conflict resolution and peacemaking. The book includes activities and discussion questions that teachers, parents, and other adults can use to further explore the topic with young children.

Author Notes

Lauren Murphy Payne, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice with 30 years of experience. She specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Lauren has been a speaker at local, regional, and national conferences. She is the author and presenter of two video series: Making Anger Work for You and Anger as a Fear Driven Emotion.

She is the mother of two adult children and lives in Wisconsin with her husband.

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School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 1-These welcome additions highlight interpersonal issues. We Can Get Along tackles conflict, while Just Because I Am takes on emotional awareness and bodily autonomy. The language is simple and straightforward but elegant. We Can Get Along opens, "I know lots of people at school, in my neighborhood, and on the playground. Sometimes we get along.." The facing page continues, "And sometimes we don't." Each recto is in full color and depicts a diverse group of children interacting, while each verso features white-lined drawings on a solid color background of a child engaged in an activity that represents the relevant feeling or idea. At the back is an extensive list of follow-up activities, discussion starters, and suggestions for helping children deal with all the emotions and interactions they encounter in their daily lives. This gentle and supportive approach validates children's feelings and emphasizes that they are in charge of their bodies and emotions. VERDICT Solid options for encouraging emotional and interpersonal awareness in young children.-Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.