Watch My Words

💬 A little pause. A kinder word. A big difference.

Michael’s words sometimes come out faster than he can think. When something he says at school hurts a friend’s feelings, he feels bad and isn’t sure what to do. With help from a caring teacher, he begins to understand how slowing down can help him choose his words more thoughtfully.

Written by Michael Blade, Watch My Words uses playful rhymes to explore how words can hurt or heal. As Michael learns to pause before speaking, young readers are invited to consider their own words and the difference a kind response can make.

This reassuring story reminds children that learning takes practice and that their words can bring comfort, strengthen friendships, and brighten someone’s day.

✨ An encouraging choice for:

• Practicing pausing and thinking before speaking
• Helping children understand how their words affect others
• Exploring empathy, self-control, and kindness
• Supporting children who sometimes blurt things out
• Family reading, classroom discussions, and conversations about friendship

Available in:
Paperback • Hardcover • eBook • Audiobook

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