Simple text discusses how to develop the skills to think, listen, talk about, and resolve a problem. Tenth book in the Learning to Get Along? Series; focuses on basic steps and skills for problem solving/conflict resolution with classmates, friends, and siblings.

Explores how one can understand other people's feelings and how to be a good friend to someone who is feeling happy or sad.

Everyone gets angry, so it's never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry-but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing...

Talks about picking up after yourself, putting things back where they belong, and asking permission to use other people's things.

Introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well.

Explains that many things can be frightening and provides examples of what one can do to feel less afraid, such as asking for help from a person one trusts. Includes information and extension activities for parents or teachers.

The world is becoming more diverse, and so are the daily lives of our children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's immediate family is a critical social skill. Accept and Value Each Person introduces diversity and related concepts: respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people just the way they are. Includes questions, activities, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

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Introduces children to the importance of following rules at school and at home. Know and Follow Rules helps children to understand the importance of rules in affirming and supportive language. Children learn to understand that actions have consequences, and that the best way for getting along is for everyone to know and understand what is expected of them. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children realize the positive results that result...

Max is bored until he goes outside and finds an old blue hat, which fires his imagination and leads him to a new friend.

Two little girls attend ballet class and eat strawberry ice cream afterwards.