Great lesson about teasing.
933670
Great!  Lead to get discussion about lying and teasing.  Cute illustrations, too, that really added to the story.
256615
This 31 page book has an important lesson that all parents, or at least most, want their children to learn: put your items, especially your clothes, away so that you do not give your mom extra work. The lesson is taught in a fun way that will delight children. The book has humorous pictures and the story is composed win delightful rhymes.
In the story, Ryan needs to learn to stop being inconsiderate and leaving his clothes on the floor at night, which causes unnecessary work for his parents, to pick the clothes up. One morning he awakes and discovers that his shoes are not on the floor where he left them. His father says, "Maybe the night gnomes put your shoes away. That's why you've got to put your stuff away every single day."
Ryan does not believe that gnomes took his shoes.
Children will delight in finding out what Ryan does. They will also learn an important lesson.
1962653
Teaching a child right from wrong can sometimes be a difficult task. Author Stephanie Guzman has found a fun way to teach youngsters the importance of not stealing.

Oliver the Clownfish enjoys attending Fish Tale Elementary with his friends. During class one day, items turn up missing but Ozzie the Octopus finds each one.

At lunch when Oliver returns to the classroom for his lunchbox he finds Ozzie with a shiny stone belonging to Sally the Seahorse. Oliver talks to Ozzie about how bad it is to take something even if it is just to make others laugh. Ozzie challenges Oliver to take something too. But Oliver convinces Ozzie that having sticky fins isn't right.

Guzman does an excellent job making the learning experience fun for youngsters ages 6 to 8. She includes helpful tips for parents on how to discuss about the perils of stealing with youngsters. In addition, she includes information about octopus.

The book is beautifully illustrated by Amy Balcerak. The vivid drawings will hold youngsters attention as the story unfolds.

This charming book will entertain and educate. It's a fun read for the entire family.

FTC Full Disclosure - This book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
2604776
It is really cool  teaches kids a lesson helps kids who are not good with other people make them feel different
751413
Fun book with a very good lesson! Shelly has the knack of writing good stories to keep the kids interested while teaching them a subtle - or not so subtle - lesson at the same time. Good going Shelley!
4009312
This book has a wonderful message (accompanied by terrific illustrations), and I can see letting the kids holler "Sit Down!" at Ned & Nelly each time they stand up to their negative messages. Love to see it handled so well, especially with Harry and Sally getting a chance to show how to deal with negative situations in a GOOD way.
There is so much bullying these days, but Bolaji has pointed out something most of us don't really think about -- the negative messages we all have inside our own heads, and this is a great way to show kids to stand up for themselves even against their own imagined negatives.
3237677
Well written and illustrated children's story with a lesson to be learned.  Teachers should read it to their class in the beginning of the school year as it will lead to a discussion about teasing and bullying - what is and is NOT acceptable.
821009
Great for my lessons with K and 1st grade.  It's humor appeals to children in a way the an adult can't.
31116
Oh this is wonderful in teaching life lessons. Right on Berenstain Bears. Great read. (If your interested in teaching life lessons look into Buddha Bedtime series.)
420146
I love the style the illustrations are done. This is a great book teaching kids not to judge someone on first impressions, patience, as well as waiting for an opportunity to present itself and then making a move, not to mention teaching violence isn't the answer to everything. The book I would rate as G and kid friendly. Though the rat might be a little too scary for three year olds. I'm glad I stumbled onto this wonderful find. All in all I just love this book!
898574
I liked how this story taught a lesson. It made me realize that it's the right thing to stand up for yourself and other people if they are being bullies. This was a really good book and I hope other people got what I got out of it.
1300383
A great way to introduce the subject of name calling and "bullying" to your new readers.  Plus a very cute story of friends helping friends.
4745862
This is a very entertaining book that deals with the real problem of bullying with very enjoyable characters.  Be prepared to laugh and learn as the bullies get there comeuppance.  I really loved the positive interactions within the family and the unexpected ways they approached the problem.  Another plus is the use of words.  My favorite is the propinquity of your ubiety used in the secret message.  Looking to the sequel.
4234595
I truly enjoyed this children's book.  The graphics were amazing, a very talented artist, no doubt.  The rhyme was cute and clever.  It teaches children about bullying. I would recommend this for your little ones.
2231682
This little book teaches a good lesson in an entertaining way: On one side, Dot must get up enough nerve to venture into the unknown to enrich her life!  On the other side, Scribble finds that her life is enriched by reaching out to someone in need!  Together they make more than the sum of their two beings. It is a great lesson for us all!
49882
My daughter enjoyed reading this and when I talked to her about it I noticed that she learnt some good lessons from it.
3798121
Teach kids good attitude. Little kids can also learn colors based on what Pete steps into. Not a one-way-street type of story. Love it.