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Empowering Younf Leaders to be More Flexible.

A Story About Learning to Take Initiative.

Rumor has it... the girls have a couch in their bathroom. And they sometimes take naps in there. And guess what else?Whether we've been the subject of a rumor or the one spreading a rumor about someone else, most of us have been involved with rumors somehow. But how many people really stop to think about the damaging effects?Julia Cook cleverly brings this serious subject to light in an entertaining, but cautionary, tale about theimportance of NOT starting or spreading rumors.Told through the eyes of the rumor marble, the story describes how a simple misunderstanding starts a chain reaction that can't be undone. Children will laugh as they learn that it's much easier to prevent a train - or rolling rumor marble - from starting to roll forward than trying to stop one!

Braden is back - and he delivers the drama to every minor misunderstanding, grievance and annoyance in his life!What was supposed to be a carefree afternoon of go-cart racing and putt-putt golfing quickly turns sour when Braden shouts and pouts about the rules. (Turns out, he's too short to drive a go-cart.) Hearing his parents say the rules are the rules only makes him madder. "They haven't been kids in like 100 years or something!" he fumes.At home, there's more frustration. One situation involves a baseball game, a blanket and the family TV. There's even an ice cream sundae scandal at his mom's birthday dinner!Will Braden ever learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment? Will every discouraging moment send him into an emotional meltdown? See what lessons are learned in this fastpaced story about the perils of overreacting and losing self-control.

Don't be mean and irresponsible! That's the 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 all kids to know everything you post is attached to you for life, creating a digital trail that can't be erased. The Technology Tail delivers a timeless message to a new generation just learning how to navigate the fast-changing digital age.

Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, like ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym that left a classmate teary-eyed and crumpled on the floor, forces the adults in Braden's life to teach him about impulse control. But will the lessons shared by his teachers and his mom really help Braden manage his impulses?

Braden is pumped to play in the championship baseball game. The night before, he dreams of scoring the game-winning run! But alas, it's not to be. The game is rained out, so Braden curls up on a couch and cries. It seems no matter how small the setback, Braden lets disappointment ruin his mood and his day. Will learning "flexible thinking" give Braden the resiliency he needs to handle life's letdowns?

So 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.

All parents and educators know one thing - when you get more than one child in a room, there's bound to be at least a couple of them arguing over something. Award-winning author Julia Cook tells the funny and relatable story of how her three dogs view their "siblings." Jake remembers what it was like when his life was perfect, and he was still the only dog. Angus hates being stuck in the middle. And Kirby just feels like she's always bossed around. Readers of every age will chuckle over the silly antics of these pooches while being reminded that siblings provide lifelong lessons in tolerance, patience, sharing and conflict resolution - plus siblings make cleaning up a lot easier!

Poor Noodle. Things just don't seem to be going his way. > It just isn't Noodle's fault that his brother's game ran late, and he didn't finish his homework. Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Luckily, Noodle's mom is there to teach him to take responsibility for his actions and not blame others or try to find fault.

Kids are asked to consider these questions: Do you want a best friend? Do you wish you had more friends? Do you have friendships that just aren''t any fun?Inside readers will find:┬╖10 easy-to-follow rules for making and keeping friends┬╖10 friendship skills for getting along with anyone┬╖Tips on being friendly (and kind) when using social media, including texting┬╖Lots of silly and serious questions and quizzes to help kids work out what type of friends they want - and what type of friend they want to beEveryone deserves true friendship! This book will give kids the skills and the confidence to seek out new relationships, put more fun in their friendships and be the kind of person others can happily call "my good friend."

When "One of a Kind" is laughed at by Purple One and called a name by Green One, is the Tease Monster to blame? This whimsical story teaches children the difference between mean teasing and friendly teasing and is the newest book in Julia Cook''s Building Relationships series.

Looking for clever and entertaining as well as effective ways to teach your students how to listen and follow instructions? To help reinforce the social skills lessons in her childrens book, The WORST Day of My Life EVER!, author Julia Cook has created 24 engaging games and activities teachers can use in their K-6 classrooms.