Overview

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. Jenny is being teased by a bully, who is calling her a “dummy” or “cry baby.” Through this story, children will learn how to deal with name-calling.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Crary is the award-winning author of more than 40 children’s and child-guidance publications. She has taught parenting education, with an emphasis on problem-solving and skill-building methods, and established Parenting Press in 1979. Marina Megale is the illustrator of I Can’t Wait; I Want It; I Want to Play; I’m Lost; Kids to the Rescue!; and Mommy, Don’t Go. They both live in Seattle.

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