Books by Julia Cook

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 SynopsisCora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decision maker. They scream at each other about whether to play dodgeball or football at break time. They get into a tug of war over a Popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything? Using rhymes and true-to-life situations, this story offers valuable lessons about the power of compromise and why the best leaders are never afraid to negotiate.

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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 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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