Children are shown that although being honest can be hard sometimes, it is worth it. Everyone likes people who speak the truth and keep their word. Kids learn that when we all practice being honest, the world becomes a fairer and happier place to live in. Titles in the popular A First Look At series for pre-school and early-grades kids explore emotional issues, encouraging children to discuss things that bother them with trusted adults. The series also helps them begin to develop basic social skills. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. They are written in easy-to-comprehend language, and have child-friendly illustrations on every page.
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This delightful picture book helps children to understand that even though being honest can be hard sometimes, it is worth it. Everyone likes people who speak the truth and keep their word. Young children can learn that when we all practice being honest, the world becomes a fairer and happier place to live in.
Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, Barron’s A First Look At... books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.
Books in the series:
Don’t Call Me Special — A First Look at Disability
I Can Be Safe — A First Look at Safety
I Miss You — A First Look at Death
I’m Telling the Truth — A First Look at Honesty
Is It Right to Fight? — A First Look at Anger
My Amazing Body — A First Look at Health and Fitness
My Family’s Changing — A First Look at Family Break-Up
My Manners Matter — A First Look at Being Polite
My New Family — A First Look at Adoption
The Skin I’m In — A First Look at Racism
Stop Picking on Me — A First Look at Bullying
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Thomas introduces the concepts of honesty and politeness and explains why they are important and how to implement them. The texts are simple and short, with one or two sentences per spread. The watercolor-and-ink illustrations support the text. Information is provided about how to use the book. A good choice for updating social-skills sections and as a jumping-off point for discussions.–Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH
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