Everyone Matters - (First Look At...Series) by Pat Thomas (Paperback)

About the Book

Children learn that having respect means treating everyone fairly. But there are some types of respect that each person must earn for themselves--by keeping promises, by being honest in what they say and do, and being polite and respectful to others. Most important of all, boys and girls learn that people who are different deserve just as much respect as close friends. .

Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, B.E.S. A First Look at . . . books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.

Book Synopsis

Are there kids in your life who could benefit from learning more about what respect means? This is the perfect book! It discusses the types of respect that each person must earn for themselves--by keeping promises, being honest in what they say and do, and being polite and respectful to others. Boys and girls learn that people who are different deserve just as much respect as close friends.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

• language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
• information about respect and all the different types of respect
• a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
• a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues

The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.