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Don't be mean That's the sage, 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 kids to know their words the kind and the cruel will follow them for life, or at least a very, very long time. Every post creates a digital trail that can't be erased. So any snarky putdown or unkind comment can come back to bite them, bury their relationships and batter their reputations Written for children in grades 1-6, this storybook uses rhymes and colorful illustrations to grab their attention.

Noodle's really done it this time What should have been a friendly completion 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.

The flower patch has always been the same. Purples hang with other Purples. Blues hang with Blues. Talls hang with Talls. Shorts hang with Shorts. But when Purple moves into the Blue Patch, Blue just isn't sure how he feels about that Fortunately, Blue's Mom is around to point out how much Blue and his friends can learn from the wind, the rain, and the bees, who treat all flowers the same. Will Blue start to see things from a different lens? Find out in award-winning author Julia Cook's timely and important tale teaching the skill of valuing the differences of others.

Veteran author Julia Cook offers another funny but educational tale in her next book in the award-winning Building Relationships series. Table Talk is told from the perspective of the Dinner Table, who sees it as her job to explain proper table etiquette to the children who sit around her. Parents and educators of K-6 students will get a real kick out of Table's advice, guidance, and how-tos.

So much of Noodle's life just stinks Homework stinks. Practice stinks. Yard work stinks. And family pictures? They REALLY stink Luckily, Noodle's mom 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" This is the 2nd title in the Responsible Me series.

Things just don't seem to be going Noodle's way. But it's not his fault that he didn't finish his homework or that her forgot to turn in his library book. Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility.

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)? If it's so natural, and so common, why do we struggle with teaching children how to respond appropriately when it happens? 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.

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 This book is the newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be series offers help for children who say inappropriate things.

How do you make young children understand the importance of bathing and brushing? In this ingenious tale, young readers are sure to get the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships The story centers around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink and detests showering in the dishwasher. It's a clever fable with a timeless message. Part of the Building Relationships series of books that help kids get along with each other.

RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Includes audio book read by award-winning author Julia Cook.

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 wins a contest, Brad brags about how he won an even bigger contest. When another students breaks his arm, Brad blabs about how he broke BOTH his arms AND 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 " This terrific story by award-winning author Julia Cook (with illustrations by Anita DuFalla) is the first in the new Communication Series , designed to help young readers master the art of communicating.

RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful Best Me I Can Be series. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms, and he learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, in school and with friends.

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.

To help reinforce the social skill lessons in her children's book, I Just Want to Do It My Way . author Julia Cook has created 24 engaging games and activities to help students in grades K-6 learn the social skills of asking for help and staying on task The enclosed CD-ROM has pdf files of all the reproducible pages in the activity guide plus praise coupons and extra worksheets.

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 math assignments. With help from his parents and teacher, RJ learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays on task and does things the right way

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.