Junior/Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) (3z...(Btitles in the Slim Goodbody's Life Skills 101 series all start with a... scenario in which a child finds him/herself... in (a) difficult situation... life skills are then explored which could be used to resolve (this). While the advice to turn to a teacher, parent, or other trusted adult is always presented as an option, the emphasis in all... books is on the acquisition of skills by the child so they can... deal with... situations independently... books are appealing, with coloured photographs throughout (of) children of different ethnicities and abilities. The language... is very clear... text... flows... from one chapter to the next. All books contain a table of contents, glossary, index, and a list of recommended books and websites... (This book) begins by explaining how hearing works... the difference... between hearing (passive) and listening (active)... The goal of active listening is to receive someone's message and understand it... (3y <(BU+2013> Resource Links, Feb/10 [understanding; comprehension; communication].

Includes index.