by Louis R. Franzini Ph.D.
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN-10: 0757000088
ISBN-13: 978-0757000089
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches

A great resource for parents and teachers!

An editorial review from Library Journal said: Developing a sense of humor in kids takes effort, says clinical psychologist Franzini, but it's worth it. Describing how essential it is to nurture a sense of humor, Franzini gives specifics on what's amusing to infants, preschoolers, and older children. Peek-a-boo, for example, is great fun for infants, while second graders think the forbidden (e.g., the word underwear) is hilarious. The author distinguishes between hurtful and healthy humor, and he shows how to use humor in the classroom (while discouraging class clowns). Franzini has served as the president of Laughmasters and Toastmasters International Club. His is a thorough and convincing book. Perhaps readers obsessed with getting their child into the right preschool or moving up the social ladder will take a second look at their priorities.