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What Can I Say?
A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself; Speak Up, Speak Out, Talk about Hard Things, and Be a Good Friend
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See moreThis timely how-to book from Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, teaches kids essential communication and social skills including: how to get along with others, stand up for themselves, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. All of the 50+ scripts and tips are presented in an accessible, non-judgmental voice with graphic-novel style illustrations.
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Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend.
In What Can I Say?, Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities.
Talking the talk can be tricky, and every page of this super-useful book provides easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to say in all kinds of situations, from how to be inclusive, listen, give advice, argue, stick up for yourself, and ask for help to how to turn down a date, express sympathy, deal with offensive comments, respond to bullying, and be trustworthy.
Humorous, graphic-style illustrations that play out familiar scenarios reinforce Newman’s friendly, non-judgmental tone and her commitment to helping kids develop the skills to express themselves clearly while showing empathy, care, and generosity towards others.
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Reviews of What Can I Say? by Catherine Newman highlight its role as a valuable guide for tweens on communication and self-advocacy. It is praised for its kind and inclusive writing style, complemented by Debbie Fong's engaging illustrations, depicting diverse characters. Readers appreciate its practical advice on handling social situations, which is both humorous and insightful, offering tools for children to become confident and empathetic communicators.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781635864342
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 May 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC
Illustration: Full-color; illustrations throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 164.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 321g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Catherine Newman is the author of What Can I Say? and the award-winning bestseller How to Be a Person, as well as two parenting memoirs: Waiting for Birdy and Catastrophic Happiness, and a middle-grade novel, One Mixed-Up Night. She's also the co-author of Stitch Camp. Newman is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and the editor of the James Beard Award winning kids cooking magazine ChopChop. A regular contributor to publications including the New York Times, Romper, Cup of Jo, and Grown & Flown, Newman lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her at catherinenewmanwriter.com.
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