About Liking Myself:

" The book emphasizes that assertiveness is not aggression, and that teaching children to be strong and confident individuals gives them a head start toward success in later life."

-- Early Childhood Education Journal

" Liking Myself helps children find and restore their dignity ."

-- Michelle Brenner, Conflict Resolution Consultant, Sydney, Australia

“Liking Myself made me feel a million times better about myself.  It helped me get rid of negativity and appreciate the little things in life!”

—Amazon reviewer

“A great little book to read with kids.  Very helpful when working with 5-9 year-olds.”

—Child Psychologist, and Amazon reviewer

“Liking Myself helps children find and restore their dignity.” 

—Michelle Brenner, Conflict Resolution Consultant in Family, Community, Government and Workplace, Sydney, Australia

“I have learned a very important thing:  to express your feelings, you must not blame others.  I used to lie but now I don’t.”

—Aikio, Hanamaki City, Japan

“There are no adequate words to tell you how fantastic and helpful this book is” 

—Lori B., Reading partner to second graders, New York City Public Schools

About The Mouse, the Monster and Me:

" A valuable and empowering book. "

-- Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions and Building Moral Intelligence

" One of my students’ favorite tools. They relate to the ‘mouse’ and ‘monster’ analogies, and learn to identify those behaviors in themselves and others. A great resource for parents and professionals to use with kids. The activities and discussions are perfect for families or guidance groups ."

-- Elementary School Psychologist

“A must-have book for every parent and teacher!  Children learn how to handle themselves in situations where they feel overwhelmed or enraged.” 

—Janet, Fort Wayne, IN

“This book is a tool for transforming the identities of children and parents from possibly monster-y and mouse-y—with the distress of pain, sorrow, guilt and anger— to a search for the “me” in them.  Highly recommended!” 

—Michele Brenner, Conflict Resolution Consultant in Family, Community, Government and Workplace, Sydney, Australia

“This simple, clever, and inspiring book can also help adults who are working toward healing old childhood wounds. I highly recommend it for everyone—including teachers and therapists who help empower others!”

—Trina Swerdlow, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and author of Stress Reduction Journal

About I wish I could hold your hand: A Child's Guide to Grief and Loss:

"....offers exactly the comfort and support that a grieving child needs."

--Shakti Gawain, Author of Creative Visualization.

"A wonderful , enchanting, much needed book that will be a great help to children who are experiencing grief."

--Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D. author of LOVE IS LETTING GO OF FEAR

About Teen Esteem:

"...a wonderful book...a discovery book...an affirming book...if you want to do your nephew a favor, get him a cooy of this book."

--Pat Gardner, "Growing Pains," Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Teen Esteem is a practical, informative, inspiring, life embracing read."

--Wisconsin Bookwatch

"...down to earth, easy-to-read.. Dr. Palmer's advice is calm and non-judgemental..."

--Work and Family Life