Discover the secrets of non-verbal communication with this pocket-sized guide, offering graphic illustrations and practical insights for understanding body language in various situations.
In Tug Your Earlobe: A Picture Guide to Body Language, children aged 7-10 embark on an exciting exploration into the world of non-verbal communication. This pocket-sized companion provides a fun and accessible introduction to the subtle art of understanding body language. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable examples, young readers learn to decode emotions, intentions, and feelings conveyed through gestures, expressions, and postures. Whether deciphering a friend's honesty, detecting nervousness, or identifying confidence, this book serves as a visual vocabulary guide to the language the body speaks without words. From everyday scenarios to professional settings, the book covers a spectrum of situations, making it a comprehensive and engaging resource for children eager to grasp the fundamentals of non-verbal communication.
Packed with jolly pictures and concise text, this learning book is a valuable tool for kids who want to learn the art of reading people without the need for memorising complex vocabulary or grammar. Its portable size ensures that this wisdom on body language is always within reach, fitting seamlessly into pockets, backpacks, or purses. By fostering empathy and emotional intelligence, Tug Your Earlobe empowers young readers to navigate social interactions with confidence and kindness. This unique guide offers practical insights, making it an essential resource for parents, educators, and anyone invested in helping children thrive in their interpersonal relationships.
Table of Contents:
Posture
Head
Eyes
Smiling
Chest
Hands
Feet
Gesturing
Sitting
About the Author :
Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Adam Wolf is a self-taught artist with a wide range of artistic skills including analog and digital photography, tattooing, digital and classical illustration, and canvas painting. Having been interested in various creative activities since his early years, he studied photography at the Prague School of Photography, and these days he enjoys illustrating children's books. He was born in Pardubice, Czech Republic in 1981.
Review :
"Gr 1-4–Harsh words open this book on body language, but it’s all in good fun, or so readers are to believe. “Anyone who can read body language will know immediately, without words, how their friend feels towards them—they will know if that person is hostile and lying, just as they will know if they are being friendly and sincere.” The author then lays out the “secrets of nonverbal communication,” a mission that would be impossible without Wolf’s expressive body parts (hands reach, flail, grab, wave) and facial expressions (the side eye is here, plus its explanation). With a nod to keeping a distance (social, personal, intimate) and how such things can vary depending on the custom of the country, author and illustrator provide a visual lexicon with accessible sentences to help children learn the language of crossed ankles, folded arms, slouching, mirroring, and far more. Adults could take a page from this friendly title; alert children will deploy these moves in allowance negotiations, public speaking, and playground diplomacy. VERDICT Who knew there was so much to “say” about body language for early elementary readers? This is eye-opening and fun, and we can’t think of another title like it." —Kimberly Olson Fakih, School Library Journal
"The sentences are descriptive, with basic illustrations to demonstrate, making them easy to follow. This could be an excellent resource for children who do not intuitively interpret nonverbal communication, as well as put a name to what is often natural for people to do." —Connie Reid, YA Books Central
"Not only a great idea but illustrated with precision. Adam Wolf, bravo!" —Ashley S., NetGalley-Reviewer
"A straight forward and humorous introduction to Body Language. This is a good book for kids, and is nicely written and illustrated. The illustrations are light and humorous." —Abe C., NetGalley-Reviewer
