Let's Talk About Being Helpful

by Joy Berry

Joy Berry's "Let's Talk About" series

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

30 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

With over 85 million copies of her books sold, Joy Berry’s message has helped children around the world lead more responsible lives.

Joy Berry, pioneering educator, trusted child-development and parenting specialist, is the bestselling author of Joy Berry Classics for children with more than 250 titles and 85 million copies of her books sold. Joy Berry’s lifelong mission is to help kids help themselves by providing the information and motivation children need to lead responsible lives. Simply put, Joy Berry knows and understands children.

“Children should be 100% responsible for all of their choices and decisions by the time they are 12 years of age,” Joy Berry says. “In order for this to happen, parents need to encourage their children to make as many choices and decisions as possible as early in their lives as possible.”


Joy’s understanding of children and her pragmatic approach to educating and empowering children, has given rise to one of the most extensive juvenile product lines in the world.

Reviews

[Debbie Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

welcome back to my pre-kindergarden teacher reviews today we are reviewing this wonderful book being helpful.


a lot of the times my students are listening, respectful and importantly helpful. However, being a Pre-K teacher with new kinders coming in it can be challenging adjusting to a new group. During circle time today, I decided to share this book (found in our Pre-K library) along with conversations about leanding a helping hand. This book was a MAJOR success, not to mention its fun, and it takes on the perspective that yes sometimes cleaning up your messes may not seem like a fun task but it feels rewarding once you do it.


Pre-K took the book and discussion very well. Circle time became a hit along with the rest of our school day. Great way to end our busy week in Pre-K!

[Nichole · Rating 3 out of 5]

These are ok. I like this series on feelings better than the other one we have, so I'm keeping this set for now while looking for a new one.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great book for kids and adults to read together!! Joy Berry has a wonderful way of bringing things to a kids level to help them understand things better. Sometimes as an adult we forget kids see and process the world differently than us.

Beautifully illustrated to help kids pay attention while learning valuable life lessons!

This series is wonderful for any home or classroom! I want them for he community center where I work!! I am also thrilled they are being made available as ebooks!!

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I expected something else from this. I think a better title might be "Let's Talk About Responsibilities" or something like that. I think of being helpful as going out of your way to make life easier for others. While taking care of your responsibilities will make life easier for others, it really is the bare minimum. Being helpful is going above and beyond, I think. At least, that's how I think of it when it comes to children.

[Finley Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today I've read several Joy Berry books & found them to be brilliant books for children. They are written in a childs point of view explaining various topics. In this book the topic is "Being Helpful" and it explains to a young child the reason for and benefits of "Being Helpful". I have been pleasantly inspired & surprised by these books.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

a story teaching about helping and social problems
a good resource for teaching children appropriate behavior

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good teaching help for parents.