Being Bossy

Help Me Be Good!

by Joy Berry

Describes how bossy people try to make others do what they want by bribing, threatening, or frightening them, and stresses the benefits of taking turns

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Self Help

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1986

About the author

With over 85 million copies of her books sold, Joy Berry’s message has helped children around the world lead more responsible lives.

Joy Berry, pioneering educator, trusted child-development and parenting specialist, is the bestselling author of Joy Berry Classics for children with more than 250 titles and 85 million copies of her books sold. Joy Berry’s lifelong mission is to help kids help themselves by providing the information and motivation children need to lead responsible lives. Simply put, Joy Berry knows and understands children.

“Children should be 100% responsible for all of their choices and decisions by the time they are 12 years of age,” Joy Berry says. “In order for this to happen, parents need to encourage their children to make as many choices and decisions as possible as early in their lives as possible.”


Joy’s understanding of children and her pragmatic approach to educating and empowering children, has given rise to one of the most extensive juvenile product lines in the world.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what was needed to explore the subject

[Amelia Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being bossy: I don't like being bossy, so that's why I like this book because one girl was being bossy to the other and the other defended herself and goes "I don't want to play" and then she goes playing with a boy. Then the boy said "what do you wanna play" and the girl says "what do you want to play" so that's why I like this book.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being Bossy can be a problem in a group of young children when one child decides to be the only leader in the group and lead by telling all of the other children what to do. I find this book a good one to start a discussion on how to get along in a preschool classroom where all the children have the right to take the lead sometimes and how to get along with their peers. I have owned this book for a number of years and used it often with this age child to explain why Being Bossy is not fair to all the other children.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great lesson.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up on these books and absolutely love them! The Help Me Be Good books are great for young children. My children also loved them when they were young.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite what I was expecting, but a good book for kids.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well explained, it’s easy to continue with discussion following reading the book. A great lesson for all children.

[Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

2021
Gift from Harper's grandmother

[Mukarousky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hope I had a chance to read this book back then so that I would know how to react when my friend bosses me around and is selfish.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all the Help me Be Good Books by Joy Berry. I had a couple handed down to me from my mom and I found a bunch of the series at a used book store and bought them all! My kids love reading them just for story night, but I also find them very helpful to read when we are having a problem with a certain trait.

Each book focuses on defining what the action is, how it makes people feel and what to do about it. It helps both sides, if your child is the one being bossy or if you're the one being bossed. It's simple and quick and my kids love the little mouse or bunny character that pops up. The beginning shows what can happen when you do certain things, and in the end shows a much happier outcome if you try something different.

A Book About Being Bossy defines what is bossy and encourages kids to avoid being bossy and being bossed.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great book for kids and adults to read together!! Joy Berry has a wonderful way of bringing things to a kids level to help them understand things better. Sometimes as an adult we forget kids see and process the world differently than us.

Beautifully illustrated to help kids pay attention while learning valuable life lessons!

This series is wonderful for any home or classroom! I want them for he community center where I work!! I am also thrilled they are being made available as ebooks!!

[Nojood Alsudairi · Rating 4 out of 5]

ترجم للعربية تحت عنوان ما معنى التسلط
سلسلة ساعدني لأكون أفضل من دار الشروق

[Colin Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joy Berry is the best.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well explained, it’s easy to continue with discussion following reading the book. A great lesson for all children.