kburns2004's review against another edition
4.0
This will be a helpful resource once my kids get a bit older. I enjoyed flipping through the pages myself.
kbecker40's review against another edition
3.0
Great little book for teens or neurodivergent young people.
alay13's review against another edition
5.0
We got the Jewish version of this book from PJ Library. So good. So helpful. What a fun little book to pull out now and again with the kids, and to keep handy as a reference.
pemangsya's review against another edition
4.0
ada gak sih buku tutorial menjalani kehidupan? YES ADAAA
ioanaisreading's review against another edition
4.0
How to be a person offers young people tips for different life situations such as interactions with family members or other people, using words in different situations in writing, making themselves useful around the house by doing *gasps* chores, how to cook basic meals, how to wisely earn, save, invest and spend money, and random, but useful to have skills. Although the book is targeted to children and it's a good starting point for the child that wants to be more grown-up, it's also like a refresher for older tweens and teens as well. I personally, as an adult, learned some tricks from this book, but I'm not telling which, hehe! The writing is friendly and not at all parent-y or sounding patronizing. The illustrations are lovely and they make the reading even more enjoyable. For an adult, this book would look cool and cheery as a coffee table book.
meredithmc's review against another edition
4.0
An engaging and informative read for tweens. There’s a lot of great tips in here — some that even adults can use a refresher on!
editrix's review against another edition
5.0
This is wonderful! And my 12yo *did* read it and like it! He was reluctant when the introduction acknowledged it was probably given to him passive-aggressively by an adult, but he dove back in when I showed him the bit about folding a fitted sheet, which says, “Just kidding. Go ahead and wad it up like a normal person.”
naomiysl's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
A good primer to all the things one needs to know.
kaciereads's review against another edition
4.0
This guide, illustrated in shades of cream, grey, and blue, is just right for that kid of yours who needs a little help figuring out what to do in various situations. These are all skills that a kid should have before moving out of the house. From "how to cheer up sick people," to "how to wrap a present" to "how to hand wash dishes," this book walks the reader through a variety of scenarios and gives them the info on what to do.
I do think typical kids will know how to do many of these. But there are some kids who really need explicit instruction on these basics. Some kids are just not wired to know how to think about other people in social situations; other might need help in the practical matters of taking care of their home environment. Maybe these kids also could benefit from various therapies, but absent or in conjunction with that, this book can help bridge the gap.
Recommended for older kids.
Two sections I think could add extra value: How to evaluate information online for accuracy (and really, any other topic pertaining to online life); how to get the resources you need if you need to learn something new.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for a free digital review copy in exchange for my review.
I do think typical kids will know how to do many of these. But there are some kids who really need explicit instruction on these basics. Some kids are just not wired to know how to think about other people in social situations; other might need help in the practical matters of taking care of their home environment. Maybe these kids also could benefit from various therapies, but absent or in conjunction with that, this book can help bridge the gap.
Recommended for older kids.
Two sections I think could add extra value: How to evaluate information online for accuracy (and really, any other topic pertaining to online life); how to get the resources you need if you need to learn something new.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for a free digital review copy in exchange for my review.
tmelting3's review against another edition
5.0
I read this to my recent 10 year old and I think he was a great age for the book. The info was pretty basic but there were definitely things he didn’t know how to do yet. The humor really drew him in and engaged him in a topic that he could easily roll his eyes at. My favorites were the soft skills like how to bring sunshine to older folks and how to be happy. My son’s favorite was how to complete a form which had an example from Slickpoo, ID.