You Are Helpful

by Todd Snow, Melodee Strong (Illustrator)

Children want to be helpful and are eager to become more independent. We see this whenever children insist "I can do it myself!" or "Let me!" This warm, inviting book introduces young children to safe, age-appropriate ways to help by staying close at the grocery store, putting their toys away, getting dressed by themselves, waiting their turn, sitting still at the doctor's office, putting trash in the right place, and more. Children will be drawn into the colorful pictures that show kids their age at home, at school, and with family members. Like our world, the illustrations are multiethnic. You Are Helpful invites children to see themselves and say "I can do that!" and lets them know they are competent and capable. This book is part of the paperback series that includes You Are Healthy, You Are Friendly, and You Are Brave .

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Raj Bowers-Racine]

Every single character in the book looks stupefyingly baked.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Ashland Public Library.

This is the third book we've read in the series. They all have a nice message that conveys a positive attribute about kids and empowers them to fulfill it through simple, relatively accessible actions. Jack particularly loves to help around the house by "vacuuming" and wiping down his tray, among other things.

[Michael Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loves this book and it helps to show how she can be helpful. Nice and short with easy displays for toddlers.