Books by Julia Cook

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Book SynopsisNoodle is having a rough couple of days. The rules keep getting in the way of his fun! Rules for this and rules for that. There are so many rules - too many rules! Rules stink! And Noodle struggles because he doesn''t think many of them actually apply to HIM! Can''t he just have a rule-free day? Author. Julia Cook''s newest book in the Responsible Me! series will have readers in stitches as Noodle describes the variety of rules he deals with daily. Will Noodle''s mother and teacher convince him that rules are meant to help, not harm, him?

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Book SynopsisFriendships are very important when it comes to our emotional health! Children who struggle with making and keeping friends often experience mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. They are, also, more likely to get into trouble and drop out of school. This second edition of MAKING FRIENDS IS AN ART! is an inspirational friendship tale that follows a coloured pencil named Brown. Brown learns that in order to make and keep friends, he needs to know how to be a good friend.Brown must find a way to share his many talents with others. At first, that seems hard, but soon Brown realises that to be a good friend, all he has to do is be himself! And to share all his special talents, like listening to others, being trustworthy, honest and kind.Included are tips for parents, counsellors and teachers to help kids recognise their talents and be true to themselves.

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Book SynopsisRJ''s back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook''s very successful Best Me I Can Be series, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK . I THINK! This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing football and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn''t sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he''s doing very well, there are, also, some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ''s journey as he discovers feedback''s many forms and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

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Book SynopsisBrad has a lot of great things going on in his life - or at least that''s what he tells all of his classmates! When one student won a contest, he told about how he won an even bigger contest! When another student broke his arm, he told about how he broke both arms AND both legs! Children and adults will get a real kick out of Brad''s tall tales as he learns the importance of being a pull-upper, not a one-upper in this terrific story by award-winning author, Julia Cook!

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Book SynopsisThe fifth and final book in Julia Cook''s award-winning series, Best Me I Can Be! Follow RJ as he tries to find and finish all of his missing maths assignments. With help from his parents and teacher, RJ learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays focussed and does things the right way!Also available with an audio CD 9781934490440 14.99

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Book SynopsisRJ has had a rough day - he wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, misses recess because he''s late to school, earns a zero on his math homework, kicks the ball into his own team''s soccer goal, and messes up Mom''s kitchen with his overflowing pancake batter! With his mother''s help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn''t listen or pay attention to directions from her, his school principal, teachers, or even his friends.Author Julia Cook''s new book shows RJ as well as all K-6 readers the steps to the fundamental social skills of listening and following instructions. When RJ learns to use these skills the right way, he has the best day of his life!This book is the first in the series the ''Best ME I Can Be!'' to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model that has improved student behaviour and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids.

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Book SynopsisRJ''s having another bad day . His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his team, RJ goes home to find only one biscuit left in the jar. And his mum makes him share it with his sister!With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the football field, but in school and at home too!This book is the fourth in Julia Cook''s award-winning series, BEST ME I Can Be!, that teaches kids social skills that help them be more successful in school and happier at home.Also available as a paperback with free CD of an audio book read by the authorfor children who are just learning to read.

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Book SynopsisThe newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things.RJ''s mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn''t realise his words are wrong. He thinks he''s just offering feedback. It''s time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn''t have to verbalise every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better! This audio, which is read by the author, includes the book. RJ''s mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn''t have to verbalise every thought that pops into his head.Includes audio CD of the book(cdxc, bkcd)

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Book SynopsisWritten from the table''s point of view, this humorous tale will help kids understand that table manners are about more than just eating politely. When you use good table manners, you are being respectful, kind and considerate of others and their feelings.

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Book SynopsisNoodle''s really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates turns sour after Noodle cheats his way to victory. He says he didn''t really want to cheat but everyone has to once in a while, so what''s the harm? Will Noodle get burned by his own deception or will he muster the courage to confess to his trickery? Young readers will learn a valuable lesson about the cost of cheating while enjoying a few laughs in the newest storybook in the Responsible ME!series.

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Book SynopsisIt''s the nightmare of babysitters and parents everywhere! Being asked countless off-the-wall questions as you put a child to bed. And every answer only causes more silly questions and more delays. This is the dilemma Herman Jiggle''s mum confronts as she tries to coax her son to wash his face, brush his teeth and go to bed. But Hermie is a curious kid who wants answers to the great mysteries of life, such as why do we have bubble gum and how do cows see in the dark, before he''ll even think about falling asleep.HERMAN JIGGLE, GO TO SLEEP! is author Julia Cook''s comical take on bedtime routines and how a good night''s rest is key to every child''s success.

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Book SynopsisCora June is back, and this time she''s learning a thing or two about doing the right thing - even when no one is looking!When Cora June half-heartedly cleans her room by taking a shortcut, Mum is quick to ask her about her integrity. Not really knowing what it means, Cora June assumes it''s probably hidden under her bed, or in her closet. She continues to school, where she cheats on a spelling test. Impossible is a hard word to spell, can you blame her? During her test, she finds that integrity pops up again.When Cora June learns what integrity means, she realizes that she can''t find hers! Fortunately, her Mum is there to help her put the I (the ME!) in integrity. Follow Cora June as she learns about her integrity, and see if she can use it to right what she did wrong. Book three of the Socially Skilled Kids series.

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Book SynopsisHerman Jiggle has something he wants to say. He doesn''t like recess anymore. And it''s NOT because he''s kinda sorta shy.Herman is frustrated because recess isn''t fun when other kids do things that make it not fun. Like, when you play tag, it isn''t supposed to hurt. Or when you play on the playground, you aren''t supposed to wind up getting woodchips dumped on your head. And it isn''t very fair when kids change the rules so that they are the ones who always win.Herman''s caring teacher decides to help all the children understand the importance of following rules and procedures - at recess and other places too. Will Herman see the value in getting fresh air and moving your body? Will he be able to find ways to have fun, not stress, at recess?Award-winning author, educator, and parenting expert Julia Cook offers a story to which every Primary school teacher and student will relate. Remarkable illustrations by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland will capture and keep the reader''s attention.

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Book SynopsisWhen he isn''t first, he cries, complains, and loses all self-control! So...Is Dawson really awesome? He doesn''t look so awesome when he bursts into tears because he''s not first in line for a bubble gum ice cream cone. Or when he cries his eyes out because he''s behind the crowd at the gorilla habitat. Or when he pouts because he can''t be line leader at school. If Dawson really wants to be awesome, the whining and the waterworks must stop. But is that enough to prove his awesomeness, or does he need to show a bit more patience, fairness, and empathy too? With playful rhymes and illustrations, AWESOME DAWSON, IT''S NOT YOUR TURN! is an amusing tale about learning how to share and take turns. A special tips page written specifically for parents and educators offers valuable suggestions on helping children stretch their patience muscle and strengthen their self-control. AWESOME DAWSON, IT''S NOT YOUR TURN! is the first storybook in award-winning author Julia Cook''s new Awesome Dawson book series, written for young readers in grades PreK-5.

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