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I Like To Whine!: Dealing With Whining Children Paperback – May 7, 2009

by William G. Bentrim (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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As a former teacher, guidance counselor and current parent and grandparent, I am distinctly cognizant that as far as kids go, there are no experts. Expertise is based on experience and learning. We may learn out of the same books but each and every one of us have different experiences with our own families. Kids whine, good kids and kids that aren't so good, they all whine. Many times their intent isn't to whine and sometimes that is exactly what they intend. Whining isn't indicative of a "bad" kid. It is normal. Normal doesn't make it any easier to listen to, day in and day out. If this book, aimed at preschoolers, can even slow down some of the whining, it will be a monumental contribution to parental mental health. Hopefully it will make your child smile and perhaps you too, can smile seeing the normalcy of their behavior. If nothing else, this book may help you to appreciate how good your own child really is.
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    24 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    May 7, 2009
  4. Dimensions
    8 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1442131721
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1442131729
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Second Edition (May 7, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442131721
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442131729
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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William G. Bentrim

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My diverse careers and my roles as a husband, father and grandfather are what have motivated my writing. I am someone who cares about the people around him, who wants to improve the society we all live in, who hopes on a daily basis to leave the planet a little better than it was the previous day and who is cognizant that the impact I have on the world is minimal. Tilting at windmills is a major part of my character as is a deep love for all those who need to be loved. In my own mind I am a complex, multi-layered, unique character in the kaleidoscoping drama of life.

Most of my writing deals with social issues that I feel need addressed. My feelings are generally worn boldly on my sleeves and that is how I address social issues. Parents that travel or are deployed, domestic abuse, feelings of alienation, bullies, dementia, blindness, stepmothers, the demise of pets are all things that I have addressed or plan on addressing in my books.

My target market is children. This is most likely due to my personal unwillingness to accept all aspects of maturity. What kids feel and understand is often grossly underestimated. I have hopes of providing kids with some help in dealing with social issues that many of them face.

Most of all I hope to write things that kids will want to read. As our society becomes more and more technical there is one old skill that is increasing in demand, the ability to read and to comprehend what you read. The ability to read a book certainly provides you with the ability to read a technical manual or to read the text on a LCD screen whether it is on your computer or your cellular phone. Reading for enjoyment not only broadens the mind, it can decrease stress and make life more enjoyable.

Success is measured in many ways. I felt successful in my working life whether it was slinging baloney, teaching or fixing computers. When I had a 7 year old approach me and tell me she loved my book I truly felt I was an author. My goal as an author isn’t selling a lot of books. My goal is to touch children’s lives and help them live life a little better.

Education:

B.S. Comprehensive Social Sciences

M.Ed in Student Personnel Services

30 Post graduate credits in Counseling Psychology

Certified Secondary School Guidance Pennsylvania Department of Education

National Drug Institute Community Drug Program Development

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Elementary School Counselor
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this for school counselors.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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Great book for first and second grade. I used it this year for my second graders b/c I had a teacher who requested a lesson on whining. It's a rhyming book, and entertaining, so the kids loved it. After the book we drew pictures of a time we whined and how we won't whine there again.
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MADianne
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but not wholly effective.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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My granddaughter loves this book - it's simple, has cute pictures and each page has one topic - what happens and what we don't like - in rhyme. We read the 'whining' part in silly voices, and she loves it, but doesn't realize that it relates to her. I don't want to hit her over the head with the reasoning, and we do use the word 'whine' to her in every day and hope that with other interventions it will help her a little eventually.
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Naomi-Daos
1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap clip art
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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It’s depressing that out of all the people desperately trying to get their books published, THIS somehow made the cut.
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Catherine Overstreet
5.0 out of 5 stars Manners...
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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I throughly liked this book. I read it to my grandson tonight; and he learned a valuable lesson on how he should listen to his parents. It is well written and easy for children to understand.
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tmtrvlr
5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Book for Children
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2009
"I Like to Whine" written by William G. Bentrim, a former teacher and guidance counselor, is an absolutely delightful book for preschoolers about whining behavior. Each page has a comical character behaving in a typical childish whining way, and a wise character responding in a kind, gentle, and correct reaction to that behavior. I love that the book does not scold children, but instead gives wise advice at the children's learning level, and Mom and Dad are always respected as authority figures. This is the perfect book for new parents to begin reading to their children, and as the children begin to read, the parents will enjoy listening to children teaching themselves.

At the end of the book the author gives tips on how to use the book to encourage good behavior and how to deal with difficulties along the way. "I Like to Whine" is a perfect book for parents and grandparents to teach good behavior before problems start.
 I Like To Whine!: Dealing With Whining Children
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4.0 out of 5 stars My Preschooler Hated the Book, but It was AMAZING for Mom!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
A review from a preschooler - I did not like the book, because it was mean and it was about whining. I do not want to give this book any stars.

A preview from a millennial mom - I LOVED this book. It was a great reminder for my little one that whining is definitely not the way to go! AWESOME book! It hit close to home for my little one. :)
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MarriedMan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book to Deal with Whining!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2009
I'm not sure when whining became so socially acceptable, but I believe that the book "I Like To Whine" by William Bentrim will give young children (and perhaps some adults) a lesson about it and why it isn't a such a good thing to do.

The pictures are colorful and appropriate and the author does a good job with the examples of whining. They are all something that children can understand and relate to. I think the best part, though, is at the end of the book with the activities page. One of the suggestions is to have children role play with a parent to experience what the whining sounds like from the other side of the fence...what an excellent idea! Children are much more likely to remember something if they can experience it.

I highly recommend this book. It should be a part of every parent's collection for teaching children the best social behaviors.
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mother of twins
1.0 out of 5 stars This book will go into the recycle pile rather than the donate pile
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012
This book is written as a child scenario "I won't brush my teeth..." and wise owl response "...if brushing is too brief, soon you'll have no teeth"...
First, many of the 'responses' are disgusting ("You'll end up barfing on your feet") and / or inappropriate and scary ("If your parents don't use the car seat they will be under arrest")
Secondly, the book is terribly written and contains poor grammar in many instances ("I wanta go for a ride"; "Crying when hurt is okay"; "I'll scream off my head")
I am whining now about wasting my money on this book!
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Azalai
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in France on June 7, 2017
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My 4-year old daughter lives this book and we read it often before sleeping. I think it made her understand why whining is not the solution, but it doesn't keep her from whining anyway!
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