Complaining

Help Me Be Good!

by Joy Berry

Help Me Be Good About Complaining is a self-help book for 4-8 year old children. It deals with the behavioral issue of complaining and offers practical, down-to-earth advice on ways to overcome this behavior.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

34 pages, Paperback

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Help Me Be Good is the best.

[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.

[Sunny Kim]

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

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This whole series is helpful.

[Trina · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · 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.

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

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good story teaching children correct behavior

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great lesson.

[Michelle Farella · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.