Mouse, the Monster and Me

by Pat Palmer, Betty Shondeck (Illustrator)

Explains how one can become less mouse or monster and more an assertive, responsible, free person in control of life.

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published March 1, 1988

About the author

Pat Palmer is a writer and lecturer with a doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She raised two daughters, and has given lectures throughout the Unite States on a variety of topics pertaining to personal development, feelings and assertiveness. She has also been director of the Assertiveness Training Institute in Denver, Colorado.

Reviews

[Lenore Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is your favorite childhood book? Mine was Cinderella. College Girls favorite was The Never Ending Story. Well I found out that for many it was The Mouse, The Monster and Me. And that they went out of print. Guess What?
They are back. Ten years later and now you can get your favorite book to share with your own kiddos. Did you know that while this book was out of print copies of it was going for $100 a wack on EBay? Amazing.

Not only did they bring back "The Mouse, The Monster and Me" but also "Liking Myself". It is really amazing that these two books help teach assertiveness at an early age. I love that they can help children learn how to deal with bullies. Oh, that was one I had a horrid time with as a child. But they also can help kiddos learn how to be responsible for their actions, words and feelings.

I love the way these books look inside too! Just like a child has written them. With hand drawn pictures in the margins and thoughts all around.

[Louise Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mouse, The Monster, and Me tells how a person can learn to be ME. It is not good to be a Mouse and let everyone walk all over you. It is not healthy or wise to be a Monster and attack those who disagree with you. It is wonderful and secure and happy to be ME— non-threateningly assertive in positive ways that encourage others also to be themselves.

If everyone lived by the lessons in this little book, there would perhaps be no wars, crime, or divorce! The lessons are that powerful. Every person any age needs this book. Get it TODAY!

—Bonnie Neely, Amazon Reviewer

[Alexandra Chauran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book, and one I'd like to own. It explains assertiveness in terms that young children can understand. It loses a star because my 6 year old says it is "boring."