I work with many Social Emotional Learning students ranging from Autism to Emotional Disabilities. I found these books on Amazon a couple years ago and I use these books occasionally to teach self-regulation strategies, emotional identification in self and others, friendship skills, the perspective of others and more. They work really well for lessons and the students love them! I do wish I could purchase some kind of digital print of Digory with his rules so my students could color him and take home. I have had to create little art projects to go with them which go over very well. I just saw the plushies so I will have to buy them!
We enjoy all the books in this series. Very happy with this purchase. Our son has experienced loss recently. I believe this helped comfort him and added coping skills.
I only purchased this book and the one on teaching your Dragon to accept “no.” but I really like the authors approach. I think it’s very thoughtfully written, and very helpful for the child, not to mention the adult who is trying to convey an important lesson.This particular book is not for the parent to learn how to potty train a child, but it is definitely something that would make the child understand WHY they’ve got to go through the trouble of learning to use a toilet, something that some children aren’t so predisposed to enjoying.THE PLUSH ANIMAL THAT IS DESIGNED TO GO WITH THE SERIES IS JUST ADORABLE.
Love it! Makes reading the stories more fun!
My son has ADHD and loved this book. He was excited to get a book he can relate to so much.
I got this book for my 6yr old son to help talk about safety. It was a great conversation started that helps us to open that door and be mindful of the situation. I think it was a great book for us to be able to read again and again
Got this book to help my 6yr son to remember and keep the conversation going about safety. We have multiple teach your dragon books and have enjoyed them all. You can re read this over and over to keep it fresh in the kids minds.
Our grandsons love these books and are collecting them all.
#1 reccomendation for families even if they’re not separated/divorced.❤️
it actually, motivated the 2 year old to poo, in the toilet!
I REALLY LIKE THIS BOOK IT IS ABOUT A DRAGON WHO HAS TO MOVE TO A NEW HOUSE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Which I suppose is a glowing review in and of itself. Personally, I think Diggory is particularly adorable in this book (his expressions when he tries the broccoli and rides the bike are precious). I can't say for sure that it's because of the dragon books, but since we started reading them, my super stubborn four-year-old has really become more flexible.
I liked that this has the potential to help young children become more aware of what is going on inside their bodies. It felt a little too simple for my 9 year old, but he seemed to listen. You never know, maybe the lessons still need to be learned even at his age. Either way, it is a good story. Use your best judgment for what age it might be best suited for. :)
I really enjoyed this new Diggory Doo book! I've recently included interoception skills training into my practice working with people of all ages with Autism and emotional dysregulation challenges. As always, Steve Herman takes us on a relatable story as Diggory finds his way through new experiences that ends with a deeper understanding of himself.
I really love these books for my classroom. They have a great prosocial message. My kids love them and will give up choice time to listen to one of these books. I teach k-5 special ed. The k-3 ones like these books the best.
Beautiful use of color, rhyme, and messaging. The language was clear and delivery, of what adults might find to be more complex though, was sweet and to the point. Another great addition, my kiddo loved it!
One of my Kindergarten students was having a rough day the day this book came to me on Kindle. After his tantrum and a nap we read this story together on my phone. He loved it and started making conections between what was going on in him and in the story.Alesha Ferguson Special education teacher.
Great book! It is great for littles and helping them understand the sensations in their body are clues for them to watch.
I love how through Digery Do, child learn how to make the mind body connection. I use it in sessions with my clients and with my grandkids.
This book is perfect for my 9-year-old daughter. She has anxiety and reading this book with her helped calm her anxiety down. I would definitely recommend this book to families with children with anxiety to become part of their therapy.
Purchased for my 1-1/2 year-old grandson who is just learning to forcefully say “no!” Certainly, it is above his reading level, but he understands what I am saying, most, if not all of the time, and I believe his understanding is enough to grasp what is happening with the very good illustrations. The rhyming cadence of the text is also very captivating.The next time his babysitting grandma has to tell him “no,” we can pull out this book (and the plush toy) and I am confident this will help him understand and remember why I had to say “no” this time. The plush dragon will be a great physical reminder to him of what he heard. I’m so impressed with this book that I went ahead and ordered the potty training book to go with the new potty he will be getting next week.So many kids’ books do not have this level of thoughtful, creative instruction, and I am really happy to have found this author. He knows what he’s doing and the illustrations are perfect.