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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!

Boone is back, and boy is he bothered! Why is his brother Finn the first to fly? And why can Otter flip but Boone can't? And what's with Beaver's big tail? It just doesn't seem fair!What Boone doesn't realize at first is that everyone is different. All of the animals at the pond are born with different talents, different sizes and shapes, and different abilities. This tale will engage young readers and help remind them of the importance of gratitude and hard work.

Norbert is a "namuh" and enjoys eating everything with jelly beans on it! One day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new. In order to encourage everyone to participate, the teacher sweetens the pot. But when Norbert is less than eager to try new food, he experiences first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of peer pressure. Norbert's imaginative descriptions of how it feels to have your peer pressure gauge continue to rise will draw readers in, while they witness his internal deliberation as he tries to let his inner voice shine! Award-winning author Julia Cook offers a vividly insightful look into peer pressure. Peer Pressure Gauge is the fourth installment of the popular Building Relationships series. Rampant with humor and creativity, coupled with vibrant illustrations by Anita DuFalla, teachers, parents, and kids alike will enjoy this imaginative story of how escalating peer pressure feels as they learn the skills necessary to triumph over this difficult issue.

In today's world, kids are overwhelmed with activities and schoolwork. Use this humorous story to help them stay organized.Braden's brother Blake is always losing things, and everyone acts like it's his fault. Blake doesn't think it's a big deal, however. After all, he's just a kid! But when his field trip form is missing and the class pet is discovered dwelling among all the debris inside his desk, Blake realizes he has a problem.With help from his teacher, a timely baseball analogy and support from his par- ents, Blake discovers the benefits of being organized. Children and parents alike will find this comical, colorful storybook helpful in understanding why everything has its place.

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.

Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates to make a sweet treat quickly 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?

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?

Noodle 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! Noodle has no use for obeying rules at home, or school. He argues about the rules and doesn't think any of them actually apply to HIM! Can't he just have a rule-free day? Author Julia Cook's third book in the Responsible Me! series will have readers in stitches as Noodle describes the variety of rules he deals with daily. His mom helps him visualize the consequences of no rules at all and Noodle begins to understand that rules help create a safe environment for everyone.

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.

We've all been there before. Dark, gloomy Monday mornings when you'd rather stay in bed than face the challenges of the day. But imagine if every day felt that way. Imagine if you never really felt compelled or impassioned to get out and live life! ZEST is the pep you need to get out there, look life in the eye and live! ZEST, like all executive functions, can be difficult for some students to grasp, especially those at the middle and secondary level. But learning this critical component of social-emotional development can make all the difference in a student's ability to enjoy the spice of life. In ZEST & Live It!, students are introduced to the concept of "ZEST" through stunning illustrations and short, poetic statements on each page. Reading this book will help young people understand the thrill of finding the passion and joy life has to offer, regardless of the challenges they face. This is the second book in the From Black & White to Living Color series.

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.

As educators and parents, we've all been there. Gas is passed and a variety of snickers, giggles, and negative comments ensue. But did you know that everyone and every living thing passes gas (except jelly fish and coral sponges)?Join Gus as he and his classmates learn the brief biology lesson behind why we all pass gas, and the right way to handle it when it happens in public.

The Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things. RJ says what he thinks... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel: "Gram, how come your skin looks like a Dalmatian?" "She stinks, Mom!" "Well then why are you getting so fat?" 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 realize 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 verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better! Tips for parents and educators included.

Students learn and practice the steps to accepting positive feedback (compliments) and negative feedback (criticism). Activities include using crafts to provide compliments, safe ways to provide negative feedback, self-evaluation, games, and ideas on how to blend lessons with academic teaching. Reproducible pages included on CD

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."

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.

NO is RJs least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or Well see or Later or Ill think about it.

The 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

RJ is making a lot of trips to the "time-out" chair! Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to get on the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche snack on Mom's triple-layer double-chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and spoil Grandma's birthday party surprise. Dad helps RJ learn how to do a better job of asking for permission, and when RJ and Sam return to school their principal has them practice making an apology. RJ feels a lot happier when he says he's sorry to his teacher, the bus driver, and Grandma, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair! SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! is the third title in the award-winning BEST ME I Can Be! series from the Boys Town Press to teach K-6 children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and reinforce the skills are included.

Classroom ideas and activities for teaching the skills of "Accepting 'No' for an Answer" and "Disagreeing Appropriately." These 24 games and activities call upon students to use imagination, teamwork, and creativity. Reproducible activity sheets included on a CD.