Books by Julia Cook

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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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Book SynopsisSo much in Noodle''s life just stinks! Homework stinks. Practice stinks. Yard work stinks. And family pictures? They REALLY stink!Luckily, Noodle''s mum and teacher are there to help him understand how his bad attitude, or baditude, is affecting his mood and those around him. Even his friends are starting to avoid him! If only he can stop looking at everything so negatively, more positive results will follow!Join Noodle as he learns to turn his I have to''s into I get to''s, his frown into a smile and his badtitude into gratitude!The newest title in the Responsible Me! series.

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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 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 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 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 SynopsisDon''t be mean! That''s the wise, straight-to-the-point advice Screen has for young readers who are active on social media. Whether tapping out messages on their computers, tablets or phones, Screen wants kids to know their words will follow them for life or at least a very, very long time. Every post creates a digital trail that can''t be erased. So any snarky putdown or unkind comment can come back to bite them, bury their relationships and batter their reputations! THE TECHNOLOGY TAIL offers a timeless message to a new generation just learning how to navigate the fast-changing digital age. This storybook uses rhymes and colourful illustrations to grab children''s attention. There are, also, tips for parents and teachers who want to reinforce kindness and respect in a high-tech world.

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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 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 SynopsisMy name is Gus.but most people call me GAS. I wish it was because I could run really fast, but it''s not.and I don''t. As teachers and parents, we''ve all been there. Someone farts and a variety of sniggers, giggles and negative comments ensue. But did you know that everyone and every living thing passes wind (except jelly fish and coral sponges)? If it''s so natural and so common, why do we struggle with teaching children how to respond appropriately when it happens? Award-winning author Julia Cook will have children and adults in stitches as you read the hilarious tale of Gus, the student who passes wind in class. Join Gus as he and his classmates learn the brief biology lesson behind why we all fart and the right and wrong way to handle it when it happens in public.

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