Julia Cook
Author
Series
Best me I can be! volume no. 5
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
RJ's way of doing things isn't working out for him. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete, but RJ blames other students for distracting him. He learns how to ask for help and stay on task, and discovers that by doing things the right way the first time, he no longer has to do them over and over again.--Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Formats
Description
When a classmate wins a contest, Brad brags about how he won an even bigger contest. When another student breaks his arm, Brad blabs about how he broke BOTH his arms AND his legs. Children and adults will get a real kick out of Brad's tall tales as he learns the difference between being a "pull-upper" and a "one-upper!"--Publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
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 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 BEST ME I Can...
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Description
You're never too young to dream about your future!Myrtle and Erytle are twins who don't look alike or act the same, but they do share one common love...SHOES! Their father uses their love of shoes to encourage the young twins to start thinking about future careers early."Just start with what you know and love. Pick out your favorite shoe. What you wear on your feet when you walk down the street might help you decide what to do."
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Horses can help people fix ANYTHING!Archie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies...you know, the things that bug us! When horses get flies, they swish their tails to make them go away, but since people don't have tails, they come to Archie for help.This creative book for all ages takes a look at how powerful using horses can be to help people heal on the inside.
Author
Pub. Date
♭2008
Description
When a young raindrop is afraid to drop from his cloud, his father encourages him to take the risk and find his purpose in life.
Boy Raindrop is afraid to let go of his cloud and drop to the ground.He doesn't want to take a risk, he doesn't like change, and he is happy with his comfortable life. His father encourages him to jump out of his comfort zone and see what he is missing. "You have so many gifts to share with the world, so many dreams to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2016
Description
"Polar opposites, Cletus and Bocephus become study partners! Bocephus over studies and stresses about ever assignment and test. Cletus studies as little as possible and puts off any preparation until the night before. Knowing that neither approach is effective, Cletus' mom introduces them to powerful, hands-on, study tips called 'The Amazing Great 8!' The boys then learn how good study skills can affect not only their grades, but also their attitudes...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. The Ant Hill Disaster thoughtfully addresses fears associated with both natural and man-caused disasters. It models effective parenting and teaching responses.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants. In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control. Some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. And Louis is no exception. He accidentally kicks his friend during story time. He can't stand still in the lunch line. And he wiggles in his seat at the movie...
Author
Series
Awesome Dawson volume 1
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Dawson is happy whenever he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he hates having to wait his turn. When he isn’t first, he cries, complains, and loses all self-control. 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!"...
Author
Pub. Date
2011, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
No one likes "Josh the Tattler" because he tattles way too much. But one night, Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots, and itchy. Will a bad case of tattle tongue teach him a lesson?
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
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 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
Pub. Date
2015
Description
When a loved one is sentenced to prison, the emotional turmoil is difficult for everyone to handle. Children of incarcerated parents often suffer the heaviest burden of all and pay the price of hardship. As a result, they often develop mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and feelings of abandonment and grief. Unfortunately, over 7.3 million children have at least one parent in prison. Sadly, 70 percent...
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Otis used to have the "perfect" family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D...D...D...The "D" Word--he can't even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why people get divorced. He also learns about the Three C's of Divorce: I didn't CAUSE it, I can't CONTROL it, so I'm going to have to learn to COPE with it! This book offers both children and adults the tools and...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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 tale teaches readers the difference between friendly teasing and mean teasing, and why some teasing can have a negative bite if it's meant to be hurtful and cause embarrassment.--Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
c2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Noodle's attitude is alienating everyone around him. Can he let go of his angst and try to find the brighter side of life? With help from a teacher and his mom, Noodle learns how to turn his 'have tos' into 'get tos' and his baditude into gratitude!--Publisher.