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The whispers began, like they so often do in school, during the lunch period. Mateo and his longtime friend Lily were laughing and joking with each other. When Harris saw them together, he didn't see two friends innocently goofing around. He saw a lovey-dovey couple who MUST BE boyfriend and girlfriend. Or at least that's what he wants everyone else to think.Harris wastes little time telling his buddies about Mateo and his "girlfriend." Soon that rumour is all over school. Mateo gets hassled by his friends. Lily feels disrespected. Both are annoyed and uncomfortable, and eventually stop speaking to each other. Are they going to let the gossip and teasing destroy their friendship? Or can Mateo convince Harris to finally admit to everyone the actual truth?WHY IS HE SPREADING RUMORS ABOUT ME? is a gripping, fast-paced story that explores the insecurities, fears, obsessions, and anxieties of school kids. As Mateo struggles to salvage his friendship with Lily and put an end to all the gossip, young readers gain an understanding of how hurtful and far reaching a rumour's ripple effects can be.

Relatable situations and helpful strategies for coping with rumours and gossip are described in depth. The guide pairs text from the story with probing questions and group activities to further engage students with the content and encourage spirited discussions about why and how rumours spread, the shame and alienation victims of false rumours can experience, and the true meaning of friendship.After reading the story and completing the activities, students of all ages will be empowered to stop or ignore hurtful rumours about others, speak up for themselves when they are the target of hurtful gossip, and develop friendships that are based on trust and mutual respect.

At breakfast, he wants to impress his mum by making mouth-watering pancakes and then flipping them onto her plate. But his flapjack-flipping skills are stale. When he tosses the biggest, fluffiest cake, he completely misses the target. Now, the tastiest-looking pancake is a broken brown blob on the kitchen floor.It's a crummy situation and reminds Gabe of every mess and mistake he's ever made. He thinks he ruins everything, and decides to quit. But as Gabe is about to hand over the family's special pancake-flipping utensil to his mum, the utensil talks back! And Gabe stops cold.Turner is its name, and Turner tells a stunned Gabe he needs to reset his mindset instead of giving up. Turner encourages him to come up with at least one positive thought or idea instead of thinking it's a hopeless situation. With more reflection, Gabe figures out that maybe he just needs extra practice. He tries another toss, and this time the pancake lands smack in the middle of Mum's plate!Gabe's positive thinking doesn't last long, however. While doing his homework at the kitchen table, he can't solve a single math problem and throws his pencil down in a huff. He wants to quit - again. Turner watches Gabe giving up and tells him he needs to relax and flip his thoughts like a pancake so he can see what's right instead of what's wrong.Will "flipping the pancake" in his mind help Gabe break free from all his doom-and-gloom thinking, especially when he finds himself in challenging and difficult circumstances?FINDING THE FLIPSIDE is a hope-filled, confidence-building story that shows young readers the power of seeing the brighter side of life and turning negative thoughts into positive ones. A special page written specifically for parents, counsellors, and educators offers practical tips on helping children be more optimistic, resilient, and confident.

Herman really wants to be like everyone else. But from his head to his heels, he thinks he stands out for all the wrong reasons. His hair is wild and spikey, like a porcupine.His shoes are clunky, not trendy. They may be great for climbing, but they're awful for racing and look nothing like the speedy, super-stylish trainers worn by his classmates.He's even bummed about his teeth - they don't wiggle! If he never loses a tooth, how will he get a hole like everyone else or get money from the Tooth Fairy?Herman is determined to do whatever must be done to fit in, not stand out.If that means cementing his hair down with glue, he'll do it. If that means giving up his favourite climbing shoes, he'll do it.He will even take out a tooth the hard way if it leaves him with a hole like the ones his friends have.What silly sacrifice or strange stunt will Hermie do next on his quest to fit in? Or can his caring mum convince him to stop trying to change himself and learn to love everything that makes him unique?HERMAN JIGGLE, JUST BE YOU! is a heart-warming tale about overcoming insecurities and anxieties while discovering the importance of accepting and loving yourself. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers insightful and practical tips on helping children celebrate and love all the things that make them unique.

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 Julia Cook's new 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 series the 'Best ME I Can Be!' to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model that has improved student behaviour and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids.

'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! Author Julia Cook helps readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these social skills both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of accepting “No” for an answer and disagreeing appropriately are included in the book.

How can teachers help young students in the classroom learn to accept 'No' calmly and disagree with others without arguing or getting angry? In this guide for teachers, author, Julia Cook, uses everything from a game of tag to fifteen-bean soup in activities that teach students how to use the social skills featured in her children's book, I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO! These 24 games and activities, in addition to being challenging and entertaining, call upon students to use imagination, teamwork and creativity to complete them. They, also, exercise children's observation, reading, writing, thinking and decision-making skills. Each activity provides teacher instructions, lists of materials, when needed, and activity sheets for use in-class or as homework. Sixteen reward coupons can be used to recognise students who demonstrate the skills correctly. The enclosed CD-ROM has pdf files of all of the reproducible pages in the activity guide plus extra worksheets to use. Reward coupons on the CD come in full colour and black and white. (bkcd, cdxp)

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 taking the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to surf the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche help themselves to a slice of their Mum's triple-layer double-chocolate cake and spoil Grandma's birthday surprise. Dad helps RJ learn how to start asking for permission before doing things and when RJ and Sam return to school their headmaster makes them practise apologising. RJ feels a lot happier when he says he's sorry to the bus driver and Grandma and he learns that asking permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair!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 teachers on how to teach and reinforce the skills are included.This title is, also, available as an audio book read by the author. The CD includes two tracks, one featuring the text only, while a second track has cues on when to turn the page for young children just learning to read.

RJ'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 biscuit left in the jar. And his mum 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 football field, but in school and at home too!This book is the fourth in Julia Cook's award-winning series, BEST ME I Can Be!, that teaches kids social skills that help them be more successful in school and happier at home.Also available as a paperback with free CD of an audio book read by the authorfor children who are just learning to read.

RJ'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 football field, but in school and at home too!This book is the fourth in Julia Cook's award-winning series, BEST ME I Can Be!, that teaches kids social skills that help them be more successful in school and happier at home.CD Includes two tracks, one with page-turning cues for youngsters still learning to read.(bkcd, cdxp)

Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn't worth much. Then one day Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold dollar coin. Dollar is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With Dollar's help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside. CLIQUES JUST DON'T MAKE CENTS is the second children's book in the Building Relationships series and 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 by accepting differences, including others, and making friends.

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

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.

RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful Best Me I Can Be series, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK . I THINK! This 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. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

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!

A fresh approach to a dirty dilemma. 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 centres 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.

The newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things.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 realise 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 verbalise every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better!

My name is Norman David Edwards… but everybody calls me “Noodle.” Sometimes things happen to me that get me into trouble. But it's not my fault! Poor Noodle. Things just don't seem to be going his way. But it's not his fault! Award-winning author, Julia Cook's newest title, the first in the new Responsible Me! series, follows Noodle through a very rough day at school. It just isn't his fault that his brother's game ran late and he didn't finish his homework. Or that his mum forgot to remind him to return his library book. Or that Mary Gold invaded his personal space and hit his arm with her head. Luckily, Noodle's mum is there to teach him about the importance of accepting responsibility. Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault, but instead, practises accepting responsibility and turns his very rough day into a very good NEW day!

The authors ease the self-doubts and confusion of parenthood, while answering the tough questions parents grapple with every day, including: · Is social media safe for my son? · How can I discipline my daughter so it actually makes a difference? · Can I change my child's attitude about school? (He hates it!) · Why should I praise my daughter for doing what she's expected to do? This award-winning book, in an updated fourth edition, offers expanded chapters on a range of parenting strategies, including setting reasonable expectations, creating predictable family routines, teaching social skills and helping children develop healthy relationships. Parents, also, learn how to create and use a “parenting plan” that combines all of the parenting skills explained in the book.

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.

Braden loves to be the centre of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, such as a few ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym class that leads to a classmate on the floor in tears, results in Braden's teachers and mother teaching him all about impulse control. Will the tips provided by the adults in Braden's life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story by Bryan Smith.

Written from the table's point of view, this humorous tale will help kids understand that table manners are about more than just eating politely. When you use good table manners, you are being respectful, kind and considerate of others and their feelings.

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! And Noodle struggles because he doesn't think many of them actually apply to HIM! Can't he just have a rule-free day? Author. Julia Cook's newest book in the Responsible Me! series will have readers in stitches as Noodle describes the variety of rules he deals with daily. Will Noodle's mother and teacher convince him that rules are meant to help, not harm, him?