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What Can I Say? by Catherine Newman

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

Catherine Newman, Debbie Fong

Storey Publishing, LLC · Print & ebook · May 24, 2022

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

FriendshipManners & EtiquetteBullyingParenting
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ChildrensMiddle GradeSelf HelpGraphic Novels
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Who it’s for
Kids aged 10 and up learning social skills
Themes
social skills, communication, friendship
Pacing
Steady

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About this book

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the bestselling author of How to Be a Person, this supportive guide to practical social skills guides kids 10 and up through establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships, communicating effectively, and getting along with others. 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.

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In What Can I Say?, best-selling and award-winning author Catherine Newman provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish and maintain meaningful relationships, with tips for effectively communicating with friends, teachers, family members, and their communities. Talking the talk can be tricky, and every page of this useful book provides easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to say in all kinds of situations. Learn how to: - Be inclusive - Listen thoughtfully - Give advice - Stick up for yourself - 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.

Who it’s for

  • Kids aged 10 and up learning social skills
  • Middle school students developing communication and relationship skills

Where it sits

Friendship68%
Manners & Etiquette64%
Bullying50%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Growing Up
  • Friendship
  • Self-Esteem & Independence
Authors
Catherine Newman, Debbie Fong
Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Published
May 24, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
social skills · communication · friendship
Reading lane
Growing Up