"It's Time to Start Using Your Words" by Lawrence E. Shapiro is a guide aimed at helping young children express their feelings and desires more effectively. Through engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios, the book encourages kids to communicate openly instead of resorting to frustration or misbehavior. It highlights the importance of verbal expression, teaching them essential vocabulary and strategies to articulate their thoughts and emotions clearly. By promoting a positive approach to communication, the book empowers children to engage in meaningful interactions, making it an invaluable resource for parents and educators in fostering emotional intelligence and social skills. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Transition Times .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by New Harbinger Publications .

Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, is an internationally known child psychologist and parenting expert in Norwalk, CT. He has written over fifty books for parents, children, and mental health professionals. Hideko Takahashi was born and raised in Japan. She graduated from Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, and Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. She has illustrated many children's books, including Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems. Her favorite things to paint are kids, bugs, and dogs. www. hidekotakahashi. com