Judge Judy Sheindlin's Win Or Lose By How You Choose! by Judge J Sheindlin

by Judy Sheindlin

In her courtroom show, popular TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin always tells it like it is. But in her first book for young readers, she asks children and their parents to come up with their own solutions to realistic moral "You find a handgun in your father's closet." "You were visiting your friend and your dog had an accident on the floor in his living room." "You notice that the desk next to you, where your good friend sits, has been empty for three days." Rather than forcing the "correct" answer on readers, Judge Judy provides four multiple choice responses to each situation and encourages families to discuss every answer before choosing. For example, Judge Judy hypothesizes, "You are home alone and someone knocks on the door." Should you (a)not answer the door, (b)ask who it is and open the door only of you know him or her, (c)tell the person to come back when an adult is home, or (d)open the door? Two brief introductions, one to parents and one to kids, provide readers with an approach to moral education, emphasizing ongoing communication. When young people consider and discuss the consequences of their actions, they're far more likely to make socially responsible decisions in life.Judge Judy Sheindlin has written several bestselling books for adults, including Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever. Illustrator Bob Tore's simple but amusing black and white line drawings are friendly and inviting, keeping the tone light and straightforward. (Ages 7 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Judith Susan Sheindlin , professionally known as Judge Judy, is an American prosecution lawyer, former Manhattan family court judge, television personality, television producer, and author. Since September 1996, Sheindlin has presided over her own successful 3-time Daytime Emmy Award–winning arbitration-based court show series, Judge Judy, produced by CBS Television Distribution.

Sheindlin passed the New York state bar examination in 1965 and became a prosecutor in the family court system. In 1982 New York City Mayor Ed Koch appointed her as a judge, first in criminal court, then later as Manhattan's supervising family court judge in 1986.

It was reported in mid-2012 that Sheindlin was the highest-paid television personality, making $123,000 per day, or $45,000,000 annually for the 52 days per year that she tapes her show. In October 2013 it was reported that Sheindlin was still the highest paid TV star, earning $47 million per year for Judge Judy.

The series has earned her the honorific of "Court Show Queen". Sheindlin is the longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history, a distinction that earned Sheindlin a place in the Guinness World Records.

Reviews

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another chance to choose your path with Judge Judy. A quick read with plenty of opportunity for conversations, and smart illustrations to boot.

[Susan C Lance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natalie and I won this together at a book fair

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the multiple choice answers were hilarious, but this can't be really called a book.

[Beronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for family home evening or talking over a meal. It is simple enough for a four year old to understand. I hope she makes a second book about simple, everyday law. I'd like her to explain the one hit law where, if you're in a fight with someone and they die because your punch made them hit their head on the curb.

[Becki]

This is a great book to discuss with your children morals, values, and how choices affect your lives.\nEach two-page spread presents a question with four choices to choose from. \nAgain, I wouldn�t have children read it alone. My plan is to go through it, a page a day, with my girls over summer break.\n

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book offers a platform on which to discuss some sticky topics with children, including stealing and finding a firearm. While 4 multipl choice answers are provided for each situation, sometimes more than one may be appropriate based upon each family's moral base.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

HUMOROUS!!...I LIKE JUDGE JUDY!!!

[Siobhán · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written for something for parents (or whoever) to share with children, but I can think of a few adults who could use a bit of solitude while reading this.