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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Books That Help Kids Cope

What books do you use that help kids cope?

If you could give us any of the following information that would help:

Title
Author
Suggested Grade Level
Short Description

posted by Jeannine Hirtle @ 7/26/2007 12:16:00 PM  

10 Comments:

  • At 7/26/2007 12:24 PM, Blogger Kinderbeanie :) said…

    Life Doesn't Frieghten Me At All
    Maya Angelou
    K-3
    This book deals with the fear of life--just everyday things that could effect innercity school kiddos

     

  • At 7/26/2007 12:27 PM, Blogger Kinderbeanie :) said…

    When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry
    Molly Bang
    K-3 (maybe older)
    This book follow Sophie as she is becomes angry, escalates, and cools down.

     

  • At 7/26/2007 1:57 PM, Blogger Rays of Light said…

    Hurricane!
    By: Jonathan London, Henri Sorensen

    This book is about bad weather conditions and how to deal with them.

     

  • At 7/27/2007 5:19 PM, Blogger Heather said…

    Early Childhood Elem.

    The Way I Feel

    Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes- story about a worrywart who worries about EVERYTHING!

    Some days I feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis- Goes over the full spectrum of emotions and allows them to see that it's okay to feel sad, angry, scared, etc.

    If you're Angry and You know It- to the tune of If you're happy nad you know it. Teaches young children appropriate ways to handle anger.

    Elementary

    I knew you could! Overall encouraging book.

    What's Heaven? Maria Shriver
    child wonders What is heaven and why do people go there.

    What's wrong with Timmy? Maria Shriver- child wonders why Timmy is in a wheelchair and different from him.

    Jasper's Day- A heartwrenching story about a little boy that has to put his beloved dog to sleep. Warning: major tears in this one.

    You are Special series by Max Lucado. Great books that reinforce a positive self concept. I think there's also one called Punichello's Nose that is really good, too. There is a Christian message implied in all, but not actually stated.

    I have tons more, but I can't think of them off the top of my head. I will keep posting when I come across them.

     

  • At 7/31/2007 7:38 AM, Blogger Writing Unplugged said…

    The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum by Deborah Blumenthal

    From School Library Journal
    PreSchool-K?A slice-of-life picture book that acknowledges the intense emotions of a toddler. On the way home from the park, Sophie spots another child eating a chocolate-covered cookie. "I want a cookie," she says pointing a stubby finger, "I want that cookie." Despite her mother's calm and logical responses, Sophie becomes more and more upset, finally launching into a tantrum that involves kicking, screaming, tears, and a face as "hot as a pepper." When the moment passes, an exhausted Sophie takes a nap and calmly eats her supper. The straightforward and simply worded text uses repetition to express the child's fury, frustration, and helplessness. As the little girl's emotions build to a crescendo, the language becomes more and more staccato, quickly returning to normal after the storm passes. The average-quality illustrations, painted with brightly colored acrylics, echo Sophie's emotional state, as pleasant images of the park turn into scenes of alienation and anger. One scene places her at the top of an erupting volcano, while another shows a red-hot pepper, surrounded by pairs of kicking feet. Both words and pictures capture the sudden and surprising intensity of the tantrum, and the reassuring comfort of the recovery. This title can be useful as bibliotherapy for children still too young for Aliki's Feelings (Greenwillow, 1984). Joy Fleishhacker, New York Public Library

     

  • At 8/07/2007 11:04 PM, Blogger Jeannine Hirtle said…

    Thanks Joyce! Yes, we have included this in our book chapter! I'm looking for lots of titles now to use in a book!!!! Please give me any and all!

     

  • At 8/07/2007 11:05 PM, Blogger Jeannine Hirtle said…

    When Sophie Gets Angry is also on our booklist! It's perfect. Thanks for the recommendation, Joyce!

     

  • At 8/07/2007 11:05 PM, Blogger Jeannine Hirtle said…

    Hurricane! Definitely!!!! Thanks!!!!

     

  • At 8/07/2007 11:07 PM, Blogger Jeannine Hirtle said…

    Thanks for these great book titles Heather! I will look at all of them!

    I am SO sorry to hear about St. Alban's closing. That's just devastating! It's been such an important institution in Arlington for so long! Janelle tells me you have several job interviews! I'm so glad to know that. Stay in touch!!!!

     

  • At 8/07/2007 11:09 PM, Blogger Jeannine Hirtle said…

    Yipes! I forgot who "Writing Unplugged" is and I can't find your name on your blog! BUT THANK YOU for this wonderful book review!!!!!

     

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