Choose your favorite children's book from the Mental Health category. Write the title of the book, the author and a brief description of the book. Add to your description why you like the book. After everyone in class adds their favorite book, we'll have a wonderful book list!
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The book I liked best was I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem by Jamie Lee Curtis. It was about a day for a little boy and girl. They got up, went to school, had lunch, and went to a birthday party. Throughout the book they talk about how they are going to be proud of their work and what they are doing. I liked the pictures in this book and the cute rhyming. I thought it had a good message as well.
I actually enjoyed all of my books, but I will choose as a favorite, I Like Me, by Nancy Carlson. It's about a charming girl pig who admires her finer points and shows that she can take care of herself and have fun even when there's no one else around. She proves that the best friend you can have is yourself. I thought it exhibited the message of having high self-esteem and believing in oneself very well.
I liked the book The Very Lonely Firefly, by Eric Carle. This book is about a new-born firefly on a quest to find where he “belongs.” Throughout the book he is attracted to other lights such as a candle, a flashlight, car headlights, and others that are not fireflies. However, in the end he finds a group of fireflies and is no longer lonely. I feel that the book shows everyone belongs in this world, even if at times they may feel lost.
I enjoyed My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss. A child turns different colors through out the book. The child is telling the story by relaating himself to a color and an animal. After telling us about all of his feelings he returns to being a child.
The book that I liked and enjoyed the most was "I Love You Because Your You" by Liza Baker. I thought it was a really cute book. It is about a child who when he gets sad his mother still loves him. When he brokes something his mother still loves him. It shows children that no matter what they do or how they act their mother will always love them. I thought that the message was a really great message.
The book I liked best was "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes. It is a story about a little mouse entering the first grade full of confidence. Once she gets to school, Chrysanthemum gets teased for her name being too long and different than everyone else. It isn't until her music teacher announces the she, too, has a long and interesting name AND that she was planning on naming her little girl Chrysanthemum once she is born. Soon, the class loves long and interesting names and Chrysanthemum is confident once again. I like this book because it reminds me that teachers can make even the smallest difference in student's lives. It is also a great message to show students; they sometimes don't realize how hurtful their comments can be.
The book I liked the best was When Sophie gets Angry-Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang. This story is about a small girl named Sophie. One day Sophie gets angry because her sister takes her stuffed gorilla from her. Sophie then trips over a toy truck and becomes even more angry. She decides to run until her anger starts to wear off. After she can’t run anymore, she starts to cry and climbs a favorite tree and watches the world around her. After this, she begins to feel better so she runs back to her family and she is no longer angry. This story shows how Sophie was able to handle her anger. I liked this book because it shows children that it is okay to be angry at times and shows them that there are ways to handle their anger.
I liked the book "The Chocolate Covered Cookie Tantrum." It was about a little girl at the park who throws a tempter tantrum because her mother will not give her a cookie. Her mom makes her leave the park and she has to go home and take a nap. Eventually, later after dinner she receives the cookie. I liked this book because it's something that a lot of kids and parents can relate to.
The book I liked best was 1. I Don’t Know Why…I Guess I’m Shy By: Barbara Cain
I Don’t Know Why…I Guess I’m Shy is about a little boy named Sammy. Sammy was extremely shy, and only felt comfortable around his dog, Sparky. In the story, Sammy’s mother, Mrs. Samson, took Sammy on a walk to the ice cream shop. Along the way, Sammy, his mother, and his dog encountered many friendly neighborhood faces. Every time a neighbor said hello to Sammy, he just looked at the ground. When his mother asked him why, he simply replied, “I don’t know why, I guess I’m shy. Sammy was always secretly afraid someone would get mad at him if he said the wrong thing, or if he did something wrong. When the Samson’s got to the ice cream shop, Sammy finally gathered up the courage to say thank you for his ice cream. When they got back outside, the dog was gone. Sammy knew that he had to have the courage to ask the people he was going to pass on the way home if they had seen Sparky or he would never find his beloved dog. Sammy asked everyone he saw if they had seen his pup. Sammy eventually found Sparky in the park, where all the neighbors were there to help him look for the dog. Sammy realized that no one was mad at him, and realized he had no more reason to be shy.
The reason I selected this book as my favorite is because I feel a lot of children, regardless of age, can relate to being shy. This book could help a child who is feeling shy feel a little more comfortable, and see that its really ok to talk to people. People aren't as judgemental as they might think, and you never know when you will need the help of a friend or neighbor.
Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day By: J. L. Curtis is a book i really enjoyed. It is about a little girl expressing emotions she has on different days. I really enjoyed the illistrations, they really add alot to the book
One of my favorite books is "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon. The book is about a girl who was very worried about impressing others and what others thought of her. She put on a dress one day and was covered in stripes. When she went to school the pattern on her body changed depending on what the students were saying. Several doctors came and she turned into a pill. One little old lady gave her lima beans to get better, the one thing she refused to eat because her friends didnt like them. Suddenly her stripes were gone and she gained the confidence she lacked to be herself. I thought the book had a very good message and teaches children, especially girls that you dont have to try to impress other people, but be comfortable with yourself.
One book I enjoyed from the mental health list was "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell. This book is about a little girl who is the smallest in her first grade class. Her grandma always tells her to stand tall and love yourself and the world will love you too. When Molly Lou moves away to a new school she is made fun of by a boy in her new class. She shows everyone how she loves herself, and turns his teasing around by showing the class how these traits are beneficial to her. By the end of the book, she makes friends with the mean boy.
I think this is a good book to read to all students, because it tells them to love themselves and not to allow anyone to bring them down. It also has illustrations that are very colorful and intriguing for young students.
The book I liked best was "When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry" by Molly Bang. I loved this book because it reminded me so much of myself when I was a little girl! Having a twin sister and having to share with her was the worst! I HATED having to give things up to her because it was "her turn." I would throw fits, no, tantrums! I have pretty much gotten over the tantrum part but still to this day when I get upset, I go for a walk so I can chill out and think about things! It is a good refresher for an angry girl!
The book that I enjoyed the most from our list was "The Recess Queen" by Alexis O'Neill. It is about a little girl named Mean Jean who bosses her way around the playground. Everyone fears Mean Jean, until a new girl starts at school named Katie Sue. She is not the least bit intimidated by Mean Jean, and even goes as far as to ask her to play with her. Soon Katie Sue and Mean Jean are best friends, and the playground becomes a safe place making it a happy ending for all. The message is clear, and the words O'Neill uses are fun for children. The book is great to show kids the importance to being kind and accepting everyone.
King of the playground by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. this book teaches kids how to deal with bullies. In the book a bully will not let another kids play on the play ground and one of the children’s fathers’ says that words are stronger then fist. This book teaches kids how to use their words to solve there problems instead of hitting. I like this because it deals with a problem I face every day in my class room. I would like to find this book to read to myclass so maybe they will learn to use their words.
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes is about a little girl with a very unique name, Chrysanthemum. She adored her name, until it was time to go to school. She was the only Chrysanthemum, which is a very long unusual name, and other children in her class made fun of her very different name. The other children made her not want to go back to school because she did not want to be made fun of. At the end of the book her music teacher reveals that she has a long unique name and causes Chrysanthemum to change her mind about her name and coming to school. This book is perfect to teach children that not everyone is the same and it is the inside that counts and just because someone looks different or has a different name or speaks a different language does not mean they are different on the inside.
The book I really enjoyed the most was: Today I Feel Silly by J.L. Curtis is goes through the day of a little girl and the different emotions and moods a child can have. I really think this would be benefitial to children especially if they have a hard time figuring out what kind of mood they are in. I love this book for early childhood children.
I enjoyed "Andrew’s Angry Words" by Dorothea Lachner and The Tjong-Khing. This is a book that follows the trail of a group of angry words. Andrew’s sister accidentally knocks him over, which leads to the angry words escaping Andrew’s mouth. Then, the words travel from person to person and to a dragon and then back to people. All along Andrew is trying to catch the angry words and get rid of them. A lady at the market catches the angry words and throws them in the bottom of the sea. She gives Andrew some nice words that he spreads to all the people and things that caught the angry words. What is left of the nice words Andrew holds onto in case the angry words ever come back. I liked this book because it is about a subject we all know. It is hard to keep your cool some times and even harder to know how we affect people hen we do lose our cool. This was a very creative way to get an important message across.
The book that I liked best is called Just Because I Am, by Lauren Murphy Payne. This book is simple, but sends out a message through its warm words and enchanting illustrations that strengthen and support young children's self-esteem. This book is very important in allowing young children to love, accept, and respect themselves. The message of this book is clear and shows young children that they are people, and they are special jsut the way they are.
The book I like most is "The Zebra Wall" by David Henkes. This story is about a boy named Adine. Adine’s Mom has a new baby. This is when his Aunt Irene comes to stay with them. Adine has to get used to sharing a bedroom with his Aunt and share his mother’s attention with the new baby. This is the best story to use for an only child who gets a new sibling in your classroom!
The book I enjoyed best was entitled, The Chicken of The Family by Mary Amato. This book tells the story of Henrietta and her two older sisters who love to tease her all the time. One day they attempt to convince her that she's actually a chicken instead of a little girl. Henrietta heads off to the farm to find her real family. This book encourages children to have a positive reaction to teasing and being picked on. In the end Henrietta has a joyful acceptance of who she really is.
The book that I liked best was "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell. The book is about a little girl who is the smallest girl in her class with very dominant features. Her grandmother teaches her to stand tall when she feels different and to know that being different makes her special. When she moves away to a new school, a classmate teases her and she stands up for herself. I believe that this book helps to show that everybody is different and nobody should be made to feel inferior for their differences. It is definitely a great book to share with children when they are learning that everybody is special in their own way and to never let anyone put them down!
The book I like the best is, "I love you because you're you." It's about a mother fox and her unconditional love for her child. Even if he was in a bad mood or did something bad, she loves him. The book talks about loving somebody through not only good times but bad times as well. I liked the book because it shows that a mother's love is unconditional. It's a great message to send that no matter what you do, there is still love for you.
I really enjoyed all of the books that I read. The one I probably enjoyed most is Teeth Are Not For Biting. I like this book for a few reasons. First of all we use this book at the daycare that I work at quit often. The chidlren seem to recognize the book and I feel that it help them cope with biting. This is a bok that I recomend to anyone who has a child with a biting problem.
I liked the book A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You, by Joan Walsh Anglund. It is about how many different types of friends there are out there. It points out the fact that we all have at least one friend even when we feel all alone. I liked the sweet illustrations in this book. I thought it had a good message as well. Because there are time we could all use a reminder of just how many people out there care about us.
The book that I chose is The Care & Keeping of You (The Body Book for Girls)by: Valorie Lee Schaefer. I chose this book because it is a great book for girls to have as a reference for when they start growing up from young girls to maturing teenagers. The book covers many different areas such as; body care, excersice, eating healty, changes in development, eating disorders, feelings, being you, etc. It is a fantastic book for the body and mind, and I feel every young girl should have a copy!
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