Charley Chatty has a little problem. Her slidey eyes see all kinds of things even other people's money. This simple story deals with stealing and helps parents strategize on the best way to handle the situation. It is written by two therapists who deal with childhood behavior and comes with a few pages of parent training at the end of the book. This would be a great family or classroom book to have on hand when the situation presents itself.

--I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are purely my own and not influenced in any way.--
I find these books fascinating because​ I learn a lot about how traumatized children act and think, but I am not a child psychologist nor do I work with troubled children so I cannot really judge the methods presented for accuracy. That said, I think that this book would be a great tool for parents/guardians of children who steal as well as a tool for the children to understand why they do what they do and learn that they are not alone in feeling that way. Not a book for every child, but certainly a helpful book for those that might need it.

This book touches on the problems of lying and stealing. Charley Chatty is a sweet little character who is struggling to be good and always do the right thing even though everything within her wants to what's wrong.

Her sister is going on a school trip and Charley Chatty sees the money to fund that trip on the table. She is tempted to take those pennies and put them in her unhappy, empty piggy bank in her room. Temptation gets the best of her and quietly and sneakily she slides the pennies into her hand and then off she goes and deposits them into her bank.

Unable to find the allotted money to cover the trip her sister and dad come into her room to confront Charley about the missing change. Dad wisely dismisses her sister and instructs her to go get ready for their departure and then he lovingly and gently has a conversation with his beloved little girl. With patience and unconditional love Dad discusses with Charley the right thing to do. Can Charley find it in her heart to give the pennies back to their rightful owner? Dad hugs her, sings to her and assures her she has a very kind heart and will do what's right. Will she do be able to do it do you think?

The book is full of suggestions and tips to enlighten a parent as how to lovingly deal with children who need guidance in making right choices in life. The book is written by a mom and her daughter who is adopted. This insightful story will help the whole family feel better I'm sure. Highly recommended.

Another great addition to the series.

When I read this book I initially though it wasn't relevant to my family's situation. The next day I found myself quoting it to my child. That's the impact it had on my parenting.

There's nothing else to be said really. These books change family dynamics and there's no better recommendation!

I really enjoyed this read - I recognised pupils that I have taught over the years, both before and after entering the foster system or being adopted. I think this would be a good book for children who collect - it could help them understand that it is normal to want to collect items and that they can learn to use words to make them feel better.