Joy Berry's down-to-earth approach points out reasons why a child may resist being helpful and follows that with specific advice on actions they can take that will make them want to be helpers. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Being Helpful" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in.