Tessie tames her tongue : a book about learning when to talk and when to listen /
Martin, Melissa, 1959-
Tessie tames her tongue : a book about learning when to talk and when to listen / Melissa Martin ; illustrated by Charles Lehman. - 31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"Tessie is bright and eager to share all the stories about her life. She talks to her parents, her little brother, the bus driver, her teacher, and her classmates. But when she gets chatty, she's loud. and talks with her mouth full of food. and doesn't give anyone else a chance to say what's on their minds. After her little brother complains and her classmates ignore her, Tessie knows it's time to tame her talkative tongue. With help from her school counselor, Tessie learns to talk less and listen more"-- "Book for kids about when to talk and when to listen. Tessie talks too much, but with the help of her counselor, she learns how to become a better listener. Teaches kids strategies to tame talkativeness and improve their listening skills. Includes tips for parents and educators"--
Age: 5-9. Reading level grade 2.
9781631981333 1631981331
2017007581
Listening--Juvenile literature.
Etiquette for children and teenagers.
Picture books.
Tessie tames her tongue : a book about learning when to talk and when to listen / Melissa Martin ; illustrated by Charles Lehman. - 31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"Tessie is bright and eager to share all the stories about her life. She talks to her parents, her little brother, the bus driver, her teacher, and her classmates. But when she gets chatty, she's loud. and talks with her mouth full of food. and doesn't give anyone else a chance to say what's on their minds. After her little brother complains and her classmates ignore her, Tessie knows it's time to tame her talkative tongue. With help from her school counselor, Tessie learns to talk less and listen more"-- "Book for kids about when to talk and when to listen. Tessie talks too much, but with the help of her counselor, she learns how to become a better listener. Teaches kids strategies to tame talkativeness and improve their listening skills. Includes tips for parents and educators"--
Age: 5-9. Reading level grade 2.
9781631981333 1631981331
2017007581
Listening--Juvenile literature.
Etiquette for children and teenagers.
Picture books.