Product Description

Speaking and listening; writing and reading; a baby's cry or a friend's hug. Communication is the way people share what they know and share how they feel. (See Reviews)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #986650 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-24
• Released on: 1999-08-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

From Publishers Weekly
This companion to Aliki's Feelings and Manners is a "reassuring overview of how people seek connection," PW said. Ages 5-up. (Aug.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-- Aliki introduces readers to many forms of communication, the reasons to practice them, and some of the barriers that may be encountered in the process. Unfortunately, despite her spirited, colorful cartoons, the text bogs down as simple explanations are cluttered with not-so-simple exceptions and commendable, but confusing, bibliotherapy. The difficulty of communicating feelings is clearly related to the subject, but its inclusion here clouds the clarity of sender-message-receiver-feedback. Verbal and written communication share space with braille (depicted as visual not tactile so one wonders how a blind person can feel a dark spot on a page) and sign for the deaf. Nonverbal communication is touched upon along with animal communication, pen pals, use of puppets, greeting cards, and miscommunication as in the game of gossip. The vivid illustrations represent a variety of ethnic groups and a wealth of emotional textures. An adequate collection of tidbits with little if any competition at this level, Communication has many possible applications in an educational setting or a parent and child may read it together . Youngsters may enjoy the illustrations and grasp a point or two, but it is unlikely that independent readers will seek it out. --Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"A first-rate book, ideal for generating classroom or parent-child communication." -- Booklist

Customer Reviews

Worth Re-Reading
Adults and children alike may benefit from the object lessons provided in this book. Although she has limited her subject to interpersonal speech (this is NOT about media or communication technology) she has managed to provide a mulit-faceted view. Readers consider why it is innappropriate to talk too much as well as not at all, how to encourage friends to open up, how to speak to strangers, etc. Like most of Aliki's books, each scenario can be poured over. Children will enjoy exploring this book again and again. If there is a weakness it is that some of the subject matter is covered in Aliki's earlier book entitled Manners.