April 2014

Julia CookBooks

Well, I Can Top That!Brad 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!Pbk 32pp 9781934490570 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2014.03 Boys Town Press

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Tease Monster: A Book about Teasing vs. BullyingIs the Tease Monster a friend or a foe? That’s what “One of a Kind” has to figure out in this quirky tale that teaches young readers the difference between nice teasing and mean teasing. “One of a Kind” is truly unique. Made up of multiple colours, One has big feet and loves eating popsicles while standing upside down. But when Purple laughs at One for being weird and Green playfully calls One a “klutz”after tripping on the stairs, One feels rotten and vows never to go back to school. With words of wisdom from Mum about the Tease Monster, however, One discovers that teasing is part of life. And not all teasing is the same. One learns that laughing at someone (mean teasing) has a hurtful bite, but laughing with someone (nice teasing) is alright when it’s not done out of spite!Pbk 32pp 9781934490471 A$16.95 NZ$18.95 2013.04 Boys Town Press

Peer Pressure GaugeNorbert 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!Pbk 32pp 9781934490488 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2014.02 Boys Town Press

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Making Friends is an Art!Meet Brown – the least used pencil in the box. He’s tall, geeky, and lonely. Brown envies Red, Purple, Blue and all the other pencils who have fun colouring and playing together. Dark Green is trustworthy, Pink listens well, Orange has fun, and everybody likes Red! Brown doesn’t smile very often because he doesn’t get used much and hardly ever needs sharpening. In her trademark clever and humorous fashion, author Julia Cook teaches kids of all ages (and adults too!) how to practice the art of friendship and getting along with others. This title is the first in a Happy to Be, You and Me series of books focusing on relationship-building skills for children. Included in the book are tips for parents and teachers on how to help children who feel left out and have trouble making friends.Pbk 32pp 9781934490303 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents!Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents is a book that helps kids understand the emotional toll that cliques can have on those who are excluded from popular social groups. It also teaches children how to build better relationships. The second children’s book in the Building Relationships series by Julia Cook. This story will help young people, especially girls, who feel excluded and left out by others. Included in the book are tips for parents, teachers, and counsellors.Pbk 32pp 9781934490396 A$16.95 NZ$18.95 2012 Boys Town Press

I Just Don’t Like the Sound of NO! My Story about Accepting ‘No’ for an Answer and Disagreeing, the Right Way!“NO” is RJ’s least favourite word. . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mum, and his teacher to turn “No” into “Maybe” or “We’ll see” or “Later” or “I’ll think about it.” Even though he doesn’t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom’s Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept “No” for an answer and to disagree appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club’s Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come his way when he uses these skills the right way!Pbk 32pp 9781934490259 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2011 Boys Town Press

I Just Don’t Like the Sound of NO! Activity Guide for Teachers: Classroom Ideas for Teaching the Skills of Accepting ‘No’ for an Answer and Disagreeing Appropriately (With CD-Rom)Pbk 32pp 9781934490273 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2012 Boys Town Press

I Just Don’t Like the Sound of NO! My Story about Accepting ‘No’ for an Answer and Disagreeing, the Right Way! (With Audio CD)Pbk 32pp 9781934490266 A$22.95 NZ$27.95 2011 Boys Town Press

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I Just Want to Do it My Way!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!Pbk 32pp 9781934490433 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2013.07 Boys Town Press

I Just Want to Do It My Way! Activity Guide for Teachers (K-6) (Includes CD-ROM)Pbk 32pp 9781934490457 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2014.02 Boys Town Press

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! My Story about Asking for Permission and Making an Apology!RJ is making a lot of trips to his “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 onto the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche snack on Mom’s triple-layer double-chocolate cake and spoil Grandma’s birthday surprise. This book is the third title in the Best Me I Can Be! series to teach 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.Pbk 32pp 9781934490280 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! My Story about Asking for Permission and Making an Apology! (With Audio CD)Pbk 32pp 9781934490297 A$22.95 NZ$27.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! Activity Guide for Teachers (With CD-ROM)Pbk 32pp 9781934490327 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Teamwork Isn’t My Thing, and I Don’t Like to ShareRJ’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 cookie left in the jar. And his mom 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 soccer field, but in school and at home too! Kids learn the social skills of teamwork and sharing in another humorous story about RJ and his problems at school and at home.Pbk 32pp 9781934490358 A$16.95 NZ$18.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Teamwork Isn’t My Thing, and I Don’t Like to Share! Activity Guide for Teachers (With CD-ROM)Pbk 32pp 9781934490372 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2012 Boys Town Press

Teamwork Isn’t My Thing, and I Don’t Like to Share (With Audio CD)Pbk 32pp 9781934490365 A$22.95 NZ$27.95 2012 Boys Town Press

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Thanks for the Feedback, I Think? My Story About Accepting Criticism and Compliments the Right WayThis 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.Pbk 32pp 9781934490495 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2014.01 Boys Town Press

Thanks for the Feedback, I Think? Activity Guide for Teachers (K-6) (Includes CD-ROM)Pbk 32pp 9781934490518 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2014.01 Boys Town Press

The WORST Day of My Life EVER! My Story of Listening and Following Instructions … or Not!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. RJ 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 mum’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. Pbk 32pp 9781934490204 A$15.95 NZ$18.95 2011 Boys Town Press

The WORST Day of My Life EVER! Activity Guide for Teachers: Classroom Ideas for Teaching the Skills of Listening and Following Instructions (With CD Rom)Pbk 32pp 9781934490235 A$26.95 NZ$32.95 2011 Boys Town Press

The WORST Day of My Life EVER! My Story of Listening and Following Instructions … or Not! (With Audio CD)Pbk 32pp 9781934490211 A$22.95 NZ$27.95 2011 Boys Town Press

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Hygiene... You Stink!This amusing story centres around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink, detests showering in the dishwasher, and has plenty of excuses for not keeping clean. When she notices that other silverware no longer wants to hang out with her, the can opener explains the importance of bathing and tooth brushing. Then her social relationships improve for the better. Hygiene You Stink! Is part of the Building Relationships series by Julia Cook and is one more resource for helping kids get the social skills they need to get along with adults and peers. Tips for Clean Kids help parents, teachers or counsellors further address this personal issue with sensitivity.Pbk 32pp 9781934490624 A$17.95 NZ$19.95 2014.08

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