What about Me?: Twelve Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention (Without Hitting Your Sister)

By Eileen Kennedy-Moore

There's a two-part solution to misbehaviour that results from kids trying to attract attention, says author Eileen Kennedy-Moore. First, adults need to recognise when children are asking for attention. Second, we need to teach children to communicate this need for attention in a positive way. That's what this picture book does. Kennedy-Moore's suggestions for children are paired with Mits Katayama's nuanced drawings of a slightly mischievous little boy in a busy household who discovers all sorts of kind and thoughtful ways to be noticed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884734863
• ISBN13: 9781884734861
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Parenting Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Anyone with more than one child should get this book

This book is a favorite with my children. It has proven a great conversation starter with them on what is good behavior and it offers "twelve ways" to children on how they can get their parents' attention through positive means. When we read it together they will often say "I do that! I do that!" -- taking pride in their positive behavior. The pictures and words are simple so that even the younger ones will page through it on their own and try out one of the "twelve ways" with their parents. I highly recommend this book.

Both fun to read and educational!

This wonderful book is a great choice for reading to young children! It is educational, of course, offering kids positive ideas for getting attention from Mom and Dad. Most importantly, though, it's also a joy to read - captivating kids with its fun rhymes and cheerful illustrations. A winning combination and a must-have for the bookshelf of every family with young children.

A Must for Parents Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

"What About Me?" is an excellent book for children. It teaches them important life skills that are so crucial and the illustrations are simply beautiful. This book is a wonderful way to address sibling rivalry - Great for the entire family. Mom Writer's Talk Radio www.momwriterstalkradio.com

Absolutely necessary if you have more than one child

I loved this book! It has concrete examples of how to deal with your children and to teach them how to deal with each other. I would recommend it to anyone with more than one child.

Excellent book!!

If you have more than one child, you need this book! It is a wonderful book to read with your kids. Beautiful illustrations, a good conversation starter, and a fun (and constructive!) way to address sibling rivalry.