Complaining

Help Me Be Good!

by Joy Berry, Bartholomew (illustrator)

A Help Me Be Good Book About Complaining, a book by Joy Berry for ages 3 – 7, explains the difference between constructive and destructive criticism and explains when complaining is and is not helpful.

Complaining is part of the series of 29 Help Me Be Good books that can help children replace misbehavior with good behavior. Each 36-page book contains engaging, colorful cartoon-illustrations that help make the books fun and entertaining as well as informative.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1982

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

[R.J. Rodda]

Great book to read to kids about complaining. It has fun cartoons to illustrate the message but also very thoroughly discusses the issue of complaining in a clear, age-appropriate (although secular) way. I love how my nearly five year old child has requested this two nights in a row.

[Melissa Namba]

I'd actually like to leave this one in the breakroom at work! It points out some obvious truths that many adults forget, including that your attitude and perspective can make or break your day. Also asks that solutions be provided with complaints.

[Colin Sage]

Help Me Be Good is the best.

[Kristen]

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.

[Sunny Kim]

it is a good book because it teaches you manners and lets you learn

[Kylie Abecca]

I loved these books as a kid and I still think they’re a brilliant series that can’t be extremely useful own teaching some very difficult lessons.

[Amber Hill]

These are my favorite books from my childhood! I love reading them to my kids. They stay engaged the whole time & love the illustrations.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams]

I loved most of this book, but I don't think it emphasized as much as I would have wanted that we should speak up for our wants and needs in a kind way.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K]

This whole series is helpful.

[Trina]

This is a series of books that I got through scholastic when my daughter was first born. I did not think she would even look at these books until she was older and I really did not think she would want to read them voluntarily considering the topics. But, to my surprise she actually enjoys them and will pick it as a bedtime read. This one deals with complaining in a easy to understand format with helpful pictures. It makes it easy for a mother to describe an abstract concept like complaining to a small child in a way that does not make them feel bad about themselves but does get the point across.

[Elizabeth]

We had several books by Joy Wilt Berry including most of the "Survival books" when I was growing up that my mother had passed on to me. I highly recommend this author for books for young children. She approaches the topic in a straight forward manner explaining the words and concepts and then giving concrete instructions on what to do. Right now we are reading some of the books aimed at younger children and my son picks them out on his own at story time.

[April]

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.

This series is wonderful for any home or classroom! I want them for he community center where I work!!

[Jane]

Children can get into a habit of complaining when they do not get their way or they are unhappy. A Children's Book About Complaining gives examples of consequences when children complain excessively and ways to improve attitudes. It also points out the sometimes complaining can be done in a positive manner to improve situations.

[Kylie Abecca]

I loved these books as a kid and I still think they’re a brilliant series that can’t be extremely useful own teaching some very difficult lessons. I love how in this particular book the difference between voicing a relevant complaint and merely complaining is explained.

[Theresa]

a good story teaching children correct behavior

[Nathan]

Great lesson.

[Michelle Farella]

Not the best illustrations but this series of books deals with some complex issues in a way that is easy for kids to understand.

[Kylie Abecca]

I loved these books as a kid and I still think they’re a brilliant series that can’t be extremely useful own teaching some very difficult lessons.