You Are Helpful

by Todd Snow, Melodee Strong (Illustrator), Pamela Espeland (Editor)

Children want to be helpful and are eager to become more independent. We see this whenever children insist "I can do it myself!" or "Let me!" This warm, inviting book introduces young children to age-appropriate ways to help put their toys away, get dressed by themselves, wait their turn, sit still at the doctor's office. Written in simple words, vividly illustrated with realistic scenes that relate to children's everyday lives, You Are Helpful lets children know they are competent and capable.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Board Book

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Raj Bowers-Racine]

Every single character in the book looks stupefyingly baked.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Ashland Public Library.

This is the third book we've read in the series. They all have a nice message that conveys a positive attribute about kids and empowers them to fulfill it through simple, relatively accessible actions. Jack particularly loves to help around the house by "vacuuming" and wiping down his tray, among other things.

[Michael Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loves this book and it helps to show how she can be helpful. Nice and short with easy displays for toddlers.