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Busy Dizzy
An inspirational bedtime story for kids ages 4-8
Then suddenly David thinks he can hear,
A strange little voice whisper into his ear:
“It’s me Bizzzzzzzy Dizzzzzzy!” that voice says to him
“Don’t run the race. There’s no way you'll win!”
So David decides that today he won’t run,
He watches his friends.
And he misses the fun…
This story for children ages 4-8, tells the tale of Miss Young's class and their unexpected visitors: Busy Dizzies. Or, in other words, the strange little negative voice that sometimes comes near and whispers into your ear…
…Are you interested in helping children develop healthy, strong coping skills?
Dr. Orly Katz's "Busy Dizzy" is an outstanding and enjoyable story, valuable for all ages. I loved it!
Jeffrey E. Auerbach, Ph.D, a licensed Psychologist, the founder of the Collage of Executive Coaching, and the Author of Personal and Executive Coaching.
"Busy Dizzy" is a wonderful book to help children understand and overcome what Jung calls our “shadows” that we all have and if ignored or denied they can become emotionally disturbing. Grown-ups can learn a lot from this book too!
Ann J. Polya Ph.D. Professor International Management, Executive and Personal Coach and Psychotherapist
"Dr.Orly Katz' delightful, creative book "Busy Dizzy" packs an important psychological message for kids and for the adults around them. I recommend it highly!
Then suddenly David thinks he can hear,
A strange little voice whisper into his ear:
“It’s me Bizzzzzzzy Dizzzzzzy!” that voice says to him
“Don’t run the race. There’s no way you'll win!”
So David decides that today he won’t run,
He watches his friends.
And he misses the fun…
This story for children ages 4-8, tells the tale of Miss Young's class and their unexpected visitors: Busy Dizzies. Or, in other words, the strange little negative voice that sometimes comes near and whispers into your ear…
…Are you interested in helping children develop healthy, strong coping skills?
Dr. Orly Katz's "Busy Dizzy" is an outstanding and enjoyable story, valuable for all ages. I loved it!
Jeffrey E. Auerbach, Ph.D, a licensed Psychologist, the founder of the Collage of Executive Coaching, and the Author of Personal and Executive Coaching.
"Busy Dizzy" is a wonderful book to help children understand and overcome what Jung calls our “shadows” that we all have and if ignored or denied they can become emotionally disturbing. Grown-ups can learn a lot from this book too!
Ann J. Polya Ph.D. Professor International Management, Executive and Personal Coach and Psychotherapist
"Dr.Orly Katz' delightful, creative book "Busy Dizzy" packs an important psychological message for kids and for the adults around them. I recommend it highly!
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56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2013
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About the author
Orly Katz
27 books1 followerBest seller author, Dr. Orly Katz (SimplyMeModel.com) is an expert on children and youth empowerment and the founder of the
Simply Me Center for Leadership, Empowerment and Self Esteem.
She is the author of numerous books on Amazon under the "Simply Me" series:
(Surviving Junior High, Surviving Primary School and Busy Dizzy for ages 4-8).
Orly is also the creator and developer of the Simply Me- Digital Programs:
For teachers, parents and workshops facilitators:
"Empowering Adults to Empower Children".
Orly lives in Haifa, with her Husband and three children.
To get the "Supper Quiz" for Parents and find how well you know your children, go to:
simplymemodel.com/MevdakEN.asp
You can watch Orly's TEDx talk- "Raising a star- not a celebrity" at:
youtube.com/watch?v=2yiWB-JDQus
Simply Me Center for Leadership, Empowerment and Self Esteem.
She is the author of numerous books on Amazon under the "Simply Me" series:
(Surviving Junior High, Surviving Primary School and Busy Dizzy for ages 4-8).
Orly is also the creator and developer of the Simply Me- Digital Programs:
For teachers, parents and workshops facilitators:
"Empowering Adults to Empower Children".
Orly lives in Haifa, with her Husband and three children.
To get the "Supper Quiz" for Parents and find how well you know your children, go to:
simplymemodel.com/MevdakEN.asp
You can watch Orly's TEDx talk- "Raising a star- not a celebrity" at:
youtube.com/watch?v=2yiWB-JDQus
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April 2, 2016
I’ve received a KINDLE Edition from the author through her giveaway on LibraryThing.com and the following is my honest opinion.
As anyone who has had children knows can tell you; trying to communicate to them regarding certain things at their age is at times quite an arduous task, especially when it comes to their being disappointed or discourage. The author, Orly Katz, using her knowledge has done a marvelous in accomplishing precisely that by not trying to hit the child reading this book over the head about not being discouraged or disappointed when something doesn’t go the way you had wanted it to be. More important she hasn’t spoken down to the child either; which would have turned the child off to about what is being said. Instead Ms. Katz has made sure her book speaks to the child at their level, making it easy for them to relate to what they’re reading.
Credit for the success of this book must be given to the book’s translator, who did a marvelous job in keeping her translation to the intent of the book’s original language which had been made harder due to the rhyming element of the book. When you have a rhyming for a book’s the story aids in grabbing and keeping the child’s attention for the book, from the beginning to the end. If you have any doubts regarding this, just think of the Dr. Seuss you read as a child, I know I have.
For helping children in not being disappointed or getting discouraged, this book is getting 5 STARS.
As anyone who has had children knows can tell you; trying to communicate to them regarding certain things at their age is at times quite an arduous task, especially when it comes to their being disappointed or discourage. The author, Orly Katz, using her knowledge has done a marvelous in accomplishing precisely that by not trying to hit the child reading this book over the head about not being discouraged or disappointed when something doesn’t go the way you had wanted it to be. More important she hasn’t spoken down to the child either; which would have turned the child off to about what is being said. Instead Ms. Katz has made sure her book speaks to the child at their level, making it easy for them to relate to what they’re reading.
Credit for the success of this book must be given to the book’s translator, who did a marvelous job in keeping her translation to the intent of the book’s original language which had been made harder due to the rhyming element of the book. When you have a rhyming for a book’s the story aids in grabbing and keeping the child’s attention for the book, from the beginning to the end. If you have any doubts regarding this, just think of the Dr. Seuss you read as a child, I know I have.
For helping children in not being disappointed or getting discouraged, this book is getting 5 STARS.
May 7, 2014
Busy Dizzy (A Motivational Bedtime Story for Children
by Dr Orly Katz
Buzy Dizzy by Dr Orly Katz reads like a favorite bedtime story should, very lyrical and pleasant to read and to hear. The illustrations are in beautiful, bold colors. The basic concept of enpowering choldren to turn negative thoughts off or overpower them with what you really believe about yourself is a presented in a manner children can understand. Intially examples are given such as fear of losing or of being made fun of if says a wrong answer aloud.
The book ends with a fun song that children can easily pick up on and parents can use for reinforcing concept as they have teachable moments. This material is clearly something children will enjoy. in doing so, Dr. Katz has provided an insightful and thoughtful way for them to express themselves.
I have two concerns with book. It is presented as a bedtime story. This is not a ease me off to sleep book - it ends in a cheerful.song. It also has great follow-up material immediately following the story. With a child'a attention span I don't see reading at night and waiting later to present material. That could be worked around with a change in reading time or reading again before activities. The biggest obstacle is the way the Busy Dizzys are presented. What the children see are colorful monsters that whisper in their ear. This would frighten some children, especially at bedtime.
Dr. Katz' writing style is fun to read. Her knowledge of material and ability to cast it in a child's terms is to be commended. Overall this is an excellent book.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
by Dr Orly Katz
Buzy Dizzy by Dr Orly Katz reads like a favorite bedtime story should, very lyrical and pleasant to read and to hear. The illustrations are in beautiful, bold colors. The basic concept of enpowering choldren to turn negative thoughts off or overpower them with what you really believe about yourself is a presented in a manner children can understand. Intially examples are given such as fear of losing or of being made fun of if says a wrong answer aloud.
The book ends with a fun song that children can easily pick up on and parents can use for reinforcing concept as they have teachable moments. This material is clearly something children will enjoy. in doing so, Dr. Katz has provided an insightful and thoughtful way for them to express themselves.
I have two concerns with book. It is presented as a bedtime story. This is not a ease me off to sleep book - it ends in a cheerful.song. It also has great follow-up material immediately following the story. With a child'a attention span I don't see reading at night and waiting later to present material. That could be worked around with a change in reading time or reading again before activities. The biggest obstacle is the way the Busy Dizzys are presented. What the children see are colorful monsters that whisper in their ear. This would frighten some children, especially at bedtime.
Dr. Katz' writing style is fun to read. Her knowledge of material and ability to cast it in a child's terms is to be commended. Overall this is an excellent book.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 22, 2014
Ideal book for teaching kids positive thinking
The delightful, memorable rhymes and beautiful, fun illustrations in this book serve to emphasis the very important subject matter of dealing with emotional problems and negative thoughts that children often have. The story itself is fun, the moral is strong but no so overbearing as to ruin the pleasure of reading the book. Issues are tactfully dealt with, making this a book that both children and adults will approve of. If you need to help your child get past their negative thoughts, this is the book for you.
The delightful, memorable rhymes and beautiful, fun illustrations in this book serve to emphasis the very important subject matter of dealing with emotional problems and negative thoughts that children often have. The story itself is fun, the moral is strong but no so overbearing as to ruin the pleasure of reading the book. Issues are tactfully dealt with, making this a book that both children and adults will approve of. If you need to help your child get past their negative thoughts, this is the book for you.
March 7, 2017
This really was a good story and I would check this out for my kids and over-read it at home and suggest to kids for pre-K up through first grade! Awesome story and concept and a great lesson.
I got to listen through Audible for this book review and while that was awesome I would rec you by this book because the kids get the effects of the art as well. I know these pictures were just bright and awesome. Plus there is an activity in the back that children would love.
Listen to the audiobook but buy the printed book! And get it for your child as soon as possible. Young ones will love this story!
I got to listen through Audible for this book review and while that was awesome I would rec you by this book because the kids get the effects of the art as well. I know these pictures were just bright and awesome. Plus there is an activity in the back that children would love.
Listen to the audiobook but buy the printed book! And get it for your child as soon as possible. Young ones will love this story!
January 26, 2014
It is almost universally accepted that a good attitude and a healthy self esteem make a big difference between succeeding and failing in life.
Teachings such as the Kabbalah, the NLP or The Secret, also known as the Law of Attraction, explain different techniques to do the same thing: believe in yourself and keep an upbeat attitude, even in the worst of times.
Surprisingly enough, we do not spend time educating ourselves in these procedures even when we know they can make a big difference in our lives; we are not trained to monitor our thoughts and our feelings to keep them in check and improve our future; we are plagued by different kind of fears: are we capable enough? Do we belong? Are others better than us?
People can say “Oh, you know, just be an optimist,” but this just doesn´t come by wishing it. It is actually hard work to have and to keep a strong self image and a good attitude.
If these issues are difficult for a grownup, imagine how hard they can be to a kid. The subjects mentioned above, such as the Kabbalah or the NLP, are deadly boring to them. How can you explain these concepts and educate them to believe on their selves?
Dr. Orly Katz has created some funny characters called the Busy Dizzies. These Dizzies live inside you, and if you don’t control them, they can fill you with negative feelings or thoughts, such as self-doubt, fear of success or fear to talk in front of people.
Through the words of the school teacher in the story, Miss Young, Dr. Katz teaches children a great song to control their Busy Dizzies and be more self assured.
The end of the book has several activities that you can do with your child to help identify and get rid of their Busy Dizzies.
This is an excellent book to read with all types of young children, but especially with the ones that you feel are overwhelmed by doubts or have low self esteem.
I enjoyed the entire book, written in rhymes, and the wonderful art by Bijan: the Dizzies look funny, making the book even more attractive.
So, child or adult, if you feel you have a Dizzy, start to sing!
Teachings such as the Kabbalah, the NLP or The Secret, also known as the Law of Attraction, explain different techniques to do the same thing: believe in yourself and keep an upbeat attitude, even in the worst of times.
Surprisingly enough, we do not spend time educating ourselves in these procedures even when we know they can make a big difference in our lives; we are not trained to monitor our thoughts and our feelings to keep them in check and improve our future; we are plagued by different kind of fears: are we capable enough? Do we belong? Are others better than us?
People can say “Oh, you know, just be an optimist,” but this just doesn´t come by wishing it. It is actually hard work to have and to keep a strong self image and a good attitude.
If these issues are difficult for a grownup, imagine how hard they can be to a kid. The subjects mentioned above, such as the Kabbalah or the NLP, are deadly boring to them. How can you explain these concepts and educate them to believe on their selves?
Dr. Orly Katz has created some funny characters called the Busy Dizzies. These Dizzies live inside you, and if you don’t control them, they can fill you with negative feelings or thoughts, such as self-doubt, fear of success or fear to talk in front of people.
Through the words of the school teacher in the story, Miss Young, Dr. Katz teaches children a great song to control their Busy Dizzies and be more self assured.
The end of the book has several activities that you can do with your child to help identify and get rid of their Busy Dizzies.
This is an excellent book to read with all types of young children, but especially with the ones that you feel are overwhelmed by doubts or have low self esteem.
I enjoyed the entire book, written in rhymes, and the wonderful art by Bijan: the Dizzies look funny, making the book even more attractive.
So, child or adult, if you feel you have a Dizzy, start to sing!
March 31, 2015
We all have them - Dizzies - those bossy voices that whisper annoying doubts and fears in our ears. They have an irritating way of preventing us from doing some of the things we want to do. Children, in particular, can be susceptible to the Dizzies. Dr. Orly Katz has addressed these fears and doubts with her engaging and interactive rhyming book that both children and parents will appreciate.
Busy Dizzy addresses several common fears that children often experience: Sophie is sad because she misses her mom while at school, David is afraid to join in with the other children at recess and Joe resists participating during class discussions for fear of giving the wrong answer. Dizzy has been quite busy indeed.
When the teacher, Miss Young, admits that even she gets the occasional case of the Dizzies the kids are amazed. She then goes on to tell the children that everyone gets the Dizzies now and then - even Grandpa and Grandma. Miss Young suggests the children draw their Dizzies and sing a song to keep the Dizzies away. There are several pages at the end of the book where readers can name and describe their own Dizzy.
Dr. Orly Katz has written a positive, empowering story for children. Busy Dizzy addresses real issues that affect children in their everyday lives. The story is presented in a fun, encouraging and attractive way. I would highly recommend this book for children of any age, parents, teachers and caregivers.
Busy Dizzy addresses several common fears that children often experience: Sophie is sad because she misses her mom while at school, David is afraid to join in with the other children at recess and Joe resists participating during class discussions for fear of giving the wrong answer. Dizzy has been quite busy indeed.
When the teacher, Miss Young, admits that even she gets the occasional case of the Dizzies the kids are amazed. She then goes on to tell the children that everyone gets the Dizzies now and then - even Grandpa and Grandma. Miss Young suggests the children draw their Dizzies and sing a song to keep the Dizzies away. There are several pages at the end of the book where readers can name and describe their own Dizzy.
Dr. Orly Katz has written a positive, empowering story for children. Busy Dizzy addresses real issues that affect children in their everyday lives. The story is presented in a fun, encouraging and attractive way. I would highly recommend this book for children of any age, parents, teachers and caregivers.
January 5, 2017
I received this book for free via a LibraryThing giveaway, in exchange for an honest review.
It's difficult to review a picture book as an adult, but I did enjoy this one. I read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield last year, and am currently reading Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. Both discuss ways of fighting Resistance. This seems like a child's book for how to combat Resistance. It has cute art and good rhymes. Growing up I always liked books that rhymed. I thought it was odd that the order the children were introduced (David, Sophie and Joe) was not the order that we got the details of their Dizzies (Sophie, David and Joe.) I'm not sure if this is something that would significantly bother young children, but I noticed it.
The only thing that I think could be potentially problematic is the lack of specification between when Dizzies tell you not to do something good (not cry, play with your friends, give a teacher an answer you know) and when you want something bad, and your conscience tells you not to. The teacher describes Dizzies as a voice that tells you not to do something that you want to do, but there will be times when you want to do something bad and your conscience tells you not to.
So in the end, this is a good book to discuss with a child the strange Resistance that we sometimes have to doing something good, but be careful that they don't confuse Dizzies (Resistance) with their conscience.
It's difficult to review a picture book as an adult, but I did enjoy this one. I read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield last year, and am currently reading Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. Both discuss ways of fighting Resistance. This seems like a child's book for how to combat Resistance. It has cute art and good rhymes. Growing up I always liked books that rhymed. I thought it was odd that the order the children were introduced (David, Sophie and Joe) was not the order that we got the details of their Dizzies (Sophie, David and Joe.) I'm not sure if this is something that would significantly bother young children, but I noticed it.
The only thing that I think could be potentially problematic is the lack of specification between when Dizzies tell you not to do something good (not cry, play with your friends, give a teacher an answer you know) and when you want something bad, and your conscience tells you not to. The teacher describes Dizzies as a voice that tells you not to do something that you want to do, but there will be times when you want to do something bad and your conscience tells you not to.
So in the end, this is a good book to discuss with a child the strange Resistance that we sometimes have to doing something good, but be careful that they don't confuse Dizzies (Resistance) with their conscience.
January 9, 2017
Busy Dizzy is a wonderful book to teach children (and adults too) how to overcome feelings that they are unable to do something that should be done. Dr. Orly Katz does this with clever and fun poetry and eye-catching and humorous drawings.
Several children at school have this problem. Sophie misses her mom and instead of overcoming this feeling, she hears a voice in her ear that suggests that if she starts crying, then your teacher will come and you can tell her that you are missing your mom. David is afraid to take part in a race, fearful that he will not win. He hears a voice telling him not to participate in the race.
"So David decides
That today he won't run.
He watches his friends
And misses the fun."
Another boy is afraid to raise his hand to answer the teacher's question because he may be wrong and the other kids will laugh at him. Because of his shyness, he doesn’t act and doesn’t learn.
Their teacher sees what is happening and tells the class that she sees that Busy Dizzies have come into her class today. They cause trouble. They say words that just aren't true that "there are things you can't do." Then she tells her class how to get rid of the Busy Dizzies that make people, young and old, dizzy with their wrong ideas.
Kids (and adults too) will enjoy hearing the teacher's solution and will learn how to overcome such feelings.
The story is followed by an activity that children can do that will reinforce the book's lesson.
Several children at school have this problem. Sophie misses her mom and instead of overcoming this feeling, she hears a voice in her ear that suggests that if she starts crying, then your teacher will come and you can tell her that you are missing your mom. David is afraid to take part in a race, fearful that he will not win. He hears a voice telling him not to participate in the race.
"So David decides
That today he won't run.
He watches his friends
And misses the fun."
Another boy is afraid to raise his hand to answer the teacher's question because he may be wrong and the other kids will laugh at him. Because of his shyness, he doesn’t act and doesn’t learn.
Their teacher sees what is happening and tells the class that she sees that Busy Dizzies have come into her class today. They cause trouble. They say words that just aren't true that "there are things you can't do." Then she tells her class how to get rid of the Busy Dizzies that make people, young and old, dizzy with their wrong ideas.
Kids (and adults too) will enjoy hearing the teacher's solution and will learn how to overcome such feelings.
The story is followed by an activity that children can do that will reinforce the book's lesson.
April 18, 2014
Banishing Your Inner Bumbling Bernice
(Full disclosure: I received an electronic copy of this book for review through Library Thing's Member Giveaway program.)
Negative Nellies and Nervous Nancies. Shy Stevens, even! Young and old, we all have them: the negative voices in our heads that tell us what we can and cannot do; that doom us to failure or - worse still - dissuade us from even trying.
With Busy Dizzy, Dr. Orly Katz provides parents, guardians, and educators with a tool to help children ward off these unhelpful, bothersome thoughts. The first forty pages comprise a full-color, illustrated picture book that, through simple, rhyming verse, teaches children to identify and defeat their inner Busy Dizzies. This is followed by ten pages of activities and exercises to help kids (and adults!) get the most out of the book.
The artwork is serviceable, but could use a little work; otherwise, Busy Dizzy is a fun little book that adults can use to help children bolster their self-esteem and overcome self-doubt. I also appreciate that the illustrator(s) included at least one little boy of color in the classroom.
Since it's heavy on color and illustrations, Busy Dizzy looks best on an iPad or PC, but is readable on a Kindle as well.
http://www.easyvegan.info/2014/04/20/...
(Full disclosure: I received an electronic copy of this book for review through Library Thing's Member Giveaway program.)
Negative Nellies and Nervous Nancies. Shy Stevens, even! Young and old, we all have them: the negative voices in our heads that tell us what we can and cannot do; that doom us to failure or - worse still - dissuade us from even trying.
With Busy Dizzy, Dr. Orly Katz provides parents, guardians, and educators with a tool to help children ward off these unhelpful, bothersome thoughts. The first forty pages comprise a full-color, illustrated picture book that, through simple, rhyming verse, teaches children to identify and defeat their inner Busy Dizzies. This is followed by ten pages of activities and exercises to help kids (and adults!) get the most out of the book.
The artwork is serviceable, but could use a little work; otherwise, Busy Dizzy is a fun little book that adults can use to help children bolster their self-esteem and overcome self-doubt. I also appreciate that the illustrator(s) included at least one little boy of color in the classroom.
Since it's heavy on color and illustrations, Busy Dizzy looks best on an iPad or PC, but is readable on a Kindle as well.
http://www.easyvegan.info/2014/04/20/...
February 25, 2017
"Busy Dizzy" is a rhyming book that helps younger children cope with some of the negative feelings that might experience. Often younger children have a hard time understanding and coping with feelings they might experience in social settings. This book uses rhymes to easily help a child understand and deal with those feelings.
I gave this book four stars instead of five stars because the illustrations in my opinion were mundane.
I gave this book four stars instead of five stars because the illustrations in my opinion were mundane.
September 9, 2014
A typical day at school, probably the first week or so, and Miss Young has problems. Her students seem to be very quiet. She even has one little girl who cries when her mother drops her off. Miss Young knows exactly what's happening though. It's the bizzy dizzies.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Dr. Katz has developed a wonderful book for teachers and parents who have little ones just beginning school or preschool. It's a way of explaining those little voices in their head, you know the ones, they say we're unhappy or scared, we're lonely or frightened? You and your littles will love this book. I'm sure it will be one you read many, many times. I enjoyed the fact it gave a name to those feelings. I know littles will have fun with it. I recommend this to parents and teachers alike. It's a terrific tool, use it!
I found no issues with this one.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I wish I'd had it when my teens were young. It's the perfect tool. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Dr. Katz has developed a wonderful book for teachers and parents who have little ones just beginning school or preschool. It's a way of explaining those little voices in their head, you know the ones, they say we're unhappy or scared, we're lonely or frightened? You and your littles will love this book. I'm sure it will be one you read many, many times. I enjoyed the fact it gave a name to those feelings. I know littles will have fun with it. I recommend this to parents and teachers alike. It's a terrific tool, use it!
I found no issues with this one.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I wish I'd had it when my teens were young. It's the perfect tool. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~
July 7, 2014
This is a really cute children's E book with a great message. Baby Girl frequently requests to read about the "dizzies." Katz does a good job of explaining negative feelings in a way kids can understand while giving them a coping mechanism to deal with those feelings, or "dizzies."
This book opened up a discussion for me and Baby Girl (well as much of a discussion you have with a 4 year old) about some of the more frequent dizzies that bother her. Since Baby Girl LOVES to do crafts we took the book's suggestion on drawing a few dizzies of our own and she really loved putting a "face" to the emotions. She loves to tell her dizzies to go away, tossing the pictures helped too. :)
If your just looking for a cute read or looking for help learning to manage feelings, Busy Dizzy is a fun, nicely illustrated read for your toddler or pre-schooler.
This book opened up a discussion for me and Baby Girl (well as much of a discussion you have with a 4 year old) about some of the more frequent dizzies that bother her. Since Baby Girl LOVES to do crafts we took the book's suggestion on drawing a few dizzies of our own and she really loved putting a "face" to the emotions. She loves to tell her dizzies to go away, tossing the pictures helped too. :)
If your just looking for a cute read or looking for help learning to manage feelings, Busy Dizzy is a fun, nicely illustrated read for your toddler or pre-schooler.
March 20, 2014
This fun and friendly little book takes the idea of negative self-talk and puts it in kid friendly language, showing young children how to cope with fears and doubts in a positive way. I could see this book working very well in younger age classroom as a great read-aloud book for parents, to open some great dialogue with their children. The illustrations worked, and the rhyming content was straight forward, I especially liked how the text did not talk down to small children as many adults tend to do. As the sweet teacher Miss Young showed the children how to deal with the busy dizzies, by identifying them and telling them “you don’t belong here”, the author shows children some really great coping skills. At the end of the book there are coloring pages for children to identify their own busy dizzy. I would recommend Busy Dizzy to parents & teachers.
July 30, 2017
Another good book for Dr. Orly Katz!!!!!!
It's an amazing book that helped my little six year old troublemaker a lot. I highly recommend it to parents with little troublemakers of their own.
It's an amazing book that helped my little six year old troublemaker a lot. I highly recommend it to parents with little troublemakers of their own.
February 14, 2019
This was a fun rhyming read about what to do with the little voices, in your head, that tell you what to do --- that isn’t always for the best! Nicely illustrated, was educations and had various activities for children and even parents to join in on!
August 13, 2016
Busy Dizzy is a lovely educational book for children in the 4-8 range. It will help them to recognize those negative feelings that rise up inside of them that tell them they aren’t good enough, or that they will be laughed at, or not to try because they will lose, or any other negative thing that we sometimes tell ourselves. Dr. Katz helps children
understand that they are not alone. Every child, and every adult too, has feelings like these and through this lovely rhyming story gives the child and parent a strategy for dealing with these feelings to deal with them and overcome them.
Busy Dizzy is written in delightful rhyming style, perfect for holding the attention of young children. The pages are brightly coloured, with interesting, colourful pictures.
The text is simple enough that as children begin to read, they will be able to read some of the text on their own with help from mom or dad. There is a song to sing to the Busy Dizzies to send them on their way which will help for practicing reading and as a pleasant way to divert the child’s mind from the negative thoughts troubling the child.
Included in the back of the book are some pages for the child to draw and name their Busy Dizzies as well as a couple of pages for parents with a few reminders of how to help your children deal with those negative thoughts.
I thought this book was an exceptional teaching aid for helping young children deal with those negative thoughts that get in the way of the child engaging in an activity he/she would like to participate in. I liked particularly that it empowers the child to do something about the situation such as naming the Busy Dizzy and then saying good bye to it and sending it away. Recognizing that all people have these kinds of fears/emotions is helpful because then the child doesn’t think that he/she is the only one. This would be an excellent book to use in a classroom or at home.
As a parent, I would recommend this book to all parents of young children and as a teacher myself, I would also recommend this book to schools. I gave this book 5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the author, Dr. Orly Katz for providing a copy of Busy Dizzy in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
understand that they are not alone. Every child, and every adult too, has feelings like these and through this lovely rhyming story gives the child and parent a strategy for dealing with these feelings to deal with them and overcome them.
Busy Dizzy is written in delightful rhyming style, perfect for holding the attention of young children. The pages are brightly coloured, with interesting, colourful pictures.
The text is simple enough that as children begin to read, they will be able to read some of the text on their own with help from mom or dad. There is a song to sing to the Busy Dizzies to send them on their way which will help for practicing reading and as a pleasant way to divert the child’s mind from the negative thoughts troubling the child.
Included in the back of the book are some pages for the child to draw and name their Busy Dizzies as well as a couple of pages for parents with a few reminders of how to help your children deal with those negative thoughts.
I thought this book was an exceptional teaching aid for helping young children deal with those negative thoughts that get in the way of the child engaging in an activity he/she would like to participate in. I liked particularly that it empowers the child to do something about the situation such as naming the Busy Dizzy and then saying good bye to it and sending it away. Recognizing that all people have these kinds of fears/emotions is helpful because then the child doesn’t think that he/she is the only one. This would be an excellent book to use in a classroom or at home.
As a parent, I would recommend this book to all parents of young children and as a teacher myself, I would also recommend this book to schools. I gave this book 5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the author, Dr. Orly Katz for providing a copy of Busy Dizzy in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
March 24, 2015
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is such a cute book! I would definitely share this with my children whenever I eventually have them, and I rather enjoyed it myself (at the ripe old age of 26). The coloring pages and other worksheets in the back are really fun, as well, and I think this would be a great book for teachers to keep in their classrooms. Going to recommend it to all my friends with toddlers!!
5 stars
This is such a cute book! I would definitely share this with my children whenever I eventually have them, and I rather enjoyed it myself (at the ripe old age of 26). The coloring pages and other worksheets in the back are really fun, as well, and I think this would be a great book for teachers to keep in their classrooms. Going to recommend it to all my friends with toddlers!!
5 stars
January 6, 2016
It was a really cool way to get a conversation going with our littlins about strong emotions. It is hard to make sense of emotions as adults and we often refer to guidance we received from adults we trust. Yet knowing when and how to ask for guidance at a young age that's hard.
I would recommended this book to all parents and teachers dealing with small people on the brink of discovering their new emotions and bigger kid thoughts. Well done and to the point.
I would recommended this book to all parents and teachers dealing with small people on the brink of discovering their new emotions and bigger kid thoughts. Well done and to the point.
May 18, 2014
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a great book that my children and I enjoyed. The illustrations are great and the kids love them. Looking forward to reading other books from the author.
This was a great book that my children and I enjoyed. The illustrations are great and the kids love them. Looking forward to reading other books from the author.
November 30, 2014
Great read
This is a great pick up for younger readers. It keeps the child engaged and on a rhythmic reading pattern.
This is a great pick up for younger readers. It keeps the child engaged and on a rhythmic reading pattern.
January 8, 2015
Cute children's book with a great lesson too!
April 9, 2016
It's Okay
I think some children will enjoy this book. I gave it only two stars because I think it could give the wrong message to some kids and maybe even be a bit scary lol.
I think some children will enjoy this book. I gave it only two stars because I think it could give the wrong message to some kids and maybe even be a bit scary lol.
April 9, 2017
I listened to the audible version of this cute and entertaining children's book courtesy of Librarything.
It would be a really good idea to listen to this as your child turns the pages of the book.
The story is about children and their emotions, how it is natural to have them and gives advice on how to deal with them. Having a "Busy Dizzy" in your ear should not scare you. It serves a purpose to bring awareness.
Sometimes our emotions seem to conflict each other. Going to school can be exciting, but being away from your mother can be scary. Playing and racing with your friends should be fun, but worrying about not being the best can sometimes make you not want to try to do your best or play at all. That happens to people of ALL ages.
A good book is one that can open up a conversation and this book definitely does that.
It would be a really good idea to listen to this as your child turns the pages of the book.
The story is about children and their emotions, how it is natural to have them and gives advice on how to deal with them. Having a "Busy Dizzy" in your ear should not scare you. It serves a purpose to bring awareness.
Sometimes our emotions seem to conflict each other. Going to school can be exciting, but being away from your mother can be scary. Playing and racing with your friends should be fun, but worrying about not being the best can sometimes make you not want to try to do your best or play at all. That happens to people of ALL ages.
A good book is one that can open up a conversation and this book definitely does that.
April 10, 2017
Very nice children's book aimed that I think would be great for helping them identify and recognize their negative emotions. What's really great is that it also shows kids that parents can have these emotions too. I received a free audio book copy from the author through Library thing, and while that was great I was very happy to find the book available on Kindle Unlimited. With children's books the illustrations are such a big part of the book. The illustrations in this book are bright colorful and cheerful - which I think would make the subject matter a bit easier to take for young children.
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