Help me be good Books in Order

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The Help me be good book series, published between 1982 and 2005, is a collection of children's books focused on social behavior and moral development. Each volume addresses specific aspects of conduct, such as politeness, refusal, selfishness, and conflict resolution, using simple text and illustrations to guide young readers. The series emphasizes understanding and improving interpersonal relationships through clear, straightforward lessons.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Danger

    Danger

    1979 · Joy Berry

    Danger" by Joy Berry offers guidance on managing fear and provides practical principles for safely navigating dangerous things, places, and…

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  2. Cover of Disobeying

    Disobeying

    1981 · Joy Berry

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  3. Cover of A Book about Breaking Promise
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  4. Cover of A Book about Complaining
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  5. Cover of A Book about Fighting

    A Book about Fighting

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book offers a brief explanation of what fighting is and why it's considered unacceptable, along with guidance on how to solve problems.

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  6. Cover of A Book about Overdoing It

    A Book about Overdoing It

    1982 · Joy Berry

    A Book about Overdoing It by Joy Berry explores various forms of excess in everyday life, such as excessive television viewing, overeating, staying…

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  7. Cover of A book about showing off

    A book about showing off

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book explains that some people need to feel smarter and more popular than others, better able to do things, and in possession of more material…

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  8. Cover of A Book about Stealing
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  9. Cover of A Book about Throwing Tantrums

    A Book about Throwing Tantrums

    1982 · Joy Berry

    A Book about Throwing Tantrums" by Joy Berry explains to children what tantrums are, their negative effects, and ways to manage them. The book…

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  10. Cover of A Book about Whining
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  11. Cover of A children's book about being lazy
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  12. Cover of A children's book about being rude

    A children's book about being rude

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book helps steer children away from rude behavior and helps them learn to behave in ways that earn positive rather than negative feelings from…

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  13. Cover of A children's book about cheating
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  14. Cover of A children's book about lying

    A children's book about lying

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book makes a distinction between fantasy, a mistake, and lying. It explains how a person can lie through actions, by remaining silent, and with…

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  15. Cover of A children's book about tattling

    A children's book about tattling

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book teaches about what happens when a child tattles too much and how to solve their own problems instead.

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  16. Cover of Being Destructive

    Being Destructive

    1982 · Joy Berry

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  17. Cover of Being Selfish

    Being Selfish

    1982 · Joy Berry

    This book discusses the importance of treating other people the way you want to be treated. It stresses the idea that a person should not be selfish,…

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  18. Cover of Let's Talk About Teasing

    Let's Talk About Teasing

    1982 · Joy Berry

    Real-life scenes bring the child's experience to life, helping the child become aware of what is pleasant or unpleasant in certain behaviors, for…

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  19. Cover of A Book about Interrupting
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  20. Cover of A children's book about being bullied

    A children's book about being bullied

    1984 · Joy Berry

    This book explains why people become bullies, teaching children that potential victims should not personalize a bully's behavior. It also shows…

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  21. Cover of Bedtime

    Bedtime

    1984 · Joy Berry

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  22. Cover of Being a Bad Sport

    Being a Bad Sport

    1984 · Joy Berry

    Des faits croqués sur le vif concrétisent le vécu de l'enfant, qui prend conscience de l'agréable ou du désagréable de tel ou tel comportement, pour…

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  23. Boredom

    1984 · Joy Berry

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  24. Cover of Illness

    Illness

    1984 · Joy Berry

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  25. Cover of Mealtime

    Mealtime

    1984 · Joy Berry

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  26. Cover of Separation

    Separation

    1984 · Joy Berry

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  27. Cover of Being Bossy

    Being Bossy

    1986 · Joy Berry

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  28. Cover of A Book about Being Greedy
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  29. Cover of A children's book about being mean

    A children's book about being mean

    1988 · Joy Berry

    This book notes that while a child is unlikely to be mistreated by a wicked stepmother, monster, or bad guy, it is almost certain they will be…

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  30. Cover of Being careless

    Being careless

    1988 · Joy Berry

    Being careless" by Joy Berry teaches children about the consequences of carelessness and emphasizes the importance of respecting themselves as well…

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  31. Cover of Feeling safe

    Feeling safe

    1988 · Pete Sanders

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  32. Cover of Why do people harm animals?
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  33. Cover of AIDS

    AIDS

    1989 · Pete Sanders

    The book explores the nature of AIDS, including its transmission and effects on individuals. It provides information about the disease in the context…

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  34. Cover of Being Forgetful

    Being Forgetful

    1989 · Joy Berry

    Being Forgetful by Joy Berry presents a realistic and humorous portrayal of childhood experiences through vividly depicted moments that illustrate…

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  35. Cover of Being Messy

    Being Messy

    1989 · Joy Berry

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  36. Cover of Being Wasteful

    Being Wasteful

    1989 · Joy Berry

    Being Wasteful" by Joy Berry addresses the behavioral issue of wastefulness and provides practical, down-to-earth advice for overcoming this habit.…

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  37. Cover of Why do people smoke?

    Why do people smoke?

    1989 · Pete Sanders

    The book explores the nature of cigarette smoking addiction and examines the role of government in regulating or failing to regulate tobacco use. It…

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  38. Cover of Saying no

    Saying no

    1995 · Joy Berry

    Using simple text and illustrations, this book examines situations in which saying no is an appropriate response, as well as situations in which it…

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  39. Cover of Being helpful

    Being helpful

    1996 · Joy Berry

    Part of the Let's Talk About series by Joy Berry, this book helps children deal with early childhood emotions and attitudes that can prevent them…

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  40. Cover of Feeling sad

    Feeling sad

    1996 · Joy Berry

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  41. Cover of Needing attention

    Needing attention

    1996 · Joy Berry

    Part of the Let's Talk About series, this book helps children understand their need for attention and teaches that they may not always get the…

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  42. Cover of Feeling Angry                                                              C

    Feeling Angry C

    1999 · Joy Berry

    Part of the Let's Talk About series by Joy Berry, this book helps children deal with early childhood emotions and attitudes that can prevent them…

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  43. Cover of Feeling frustrated

    Feeling frustrated

    1999 · Joy Berry

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  44. Cover of Let's Talk About Feeling Disappointed
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  45. Cover of Let's talk about feeling embarrassed
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  47. Cover of Accepting no

    Accepting no

    2002 · Joy Berry

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  48. Cover of Being away from your parents
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  49. Cover of Being patient

    Being patient

    2002 · Joy Berry

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  50. Cover of Feeling jealous

    Feeling jealous

    2002 · Joy Berry

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  51. Cover of Let's talk about getting hurt
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  52. Cover of A Book about Gossiping
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  53. Cover of A Book about Snooping
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Help me be good books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Danger”. Start with “Danger.”

How many books are in the Help me be good series?

We list 53 books by Joy Berry , published between 1979–2005.

Where can I buy the Help me be good books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.