"Helps kids improve their social skills and friendship skills. Advice covers topics such as breaking the ice, developing friendships, overcoming problems, and more"--Provided by publisher.
When Norbert is less than eager to try new food, he experiences first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of peer pressure. Norbert's imaginative descriptions of hiow it feels to have your peer pressure gauge continue to rise will draw readers in, while they witness his internal deliberation as he tries to let his inner voice shine.
"When a classmate wins a contest, Brad brags about how he won an even bigger contest. When another student breaks his arm, Brad blabs about how he broke BOTH his arms AND his legs. Children and adults will get a real kick out of Brad's tall tales as he learns the difference between being a "pull-upper" and a "one-upper!"--Provided by Publisher.
Answers questions kids may have about getting along with others, discussing different types of families, sharing, helping keep things neat, following instructions, moving, being friendly, and death.
Provides insight into the social lives of children, and addresses forty of the most common and compelling worries parents and educators have about the social problems children often experience, including peer rejection, name-calling, bullying, exclusion, and others.
Contains a fictional story in which a young boy describes how he was affected by the arrival of his baby sister; and includes information and guided counseling facts and exercises aimed at helping readers recognize and cope with different emotions.
