Bøger af JULIA COOK

In Deployment: One of Our Pieces is Missing, our family must learn to stretch and adapt as they find their new normal while Dad is gone. And once home again, they work through a mix of emotions as he settles back into the family frame.

Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn't, he whines about it. A Book About Good Sportmanship.

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Cletus is creative, yet disorganized. Bocephus, on the other hand, is the most organized, uptight person on the planet. This book will help teach children to understand, develop, and apply organization a vital executive function skill.

Meet Blueloon a sad little balloon who is suffering from depression. With help from the wise rock, Blueloon learns what he can do to "bounce back" to being the way he used to be bright, round, and full with a very straight string.

Through interactive discussion questions and exercises, you'll be able to teach children the concept of personal space and help them realize the value of respecting other's feelings by giving them the "room" they need.

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!" is an amusing tale about learning how to share and take turns. A special tips page written specifically for parents and educators offers valuable suggestions on helping children stretch their patience muscle and strengthen their self-control.--Publisher.

Full of fun activities and questions meant to stretch brains and engage minds, the Bubble Gum Brain Activity and Idea Book will reinforce important growth mindset concepts in creative and memorable ways.

Bertha Billingsworth thinks the word test stands for Terrible Every Single Time, because that's how she does on them...TERRIBLE! BB's teacher comes to the rescue by telling BB that TEST stands for Think Each Situation Through!

The purpose of this activity book is to offer hands on activities that can teach a child how to channel anger in productive and non-destructive ways.

Grief is like a snowflake. Each snowflake is different and everyone shows grief differently. After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process.

The purpose of this book is to offer grief facilitators, educators, and parents "hands on" activities that explore the grieving process.

HOPE is our children's window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This creative story from the best-selling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, and Bubble Gum Brain, reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we need to borrow a little hope from someone else. When your clouds get too dark, and too heavy to push away, Reach out and ask, "Can I borrow some light?" "I'm having a really bad day." "It's always okay to admit to yourself, "I just can't do it today." Everyone needs somebody sometimes, to help them find their way." Sometimes the dark clouds overhead seem too heavy and you feel like giving up. Little candle knows all about this. Bad grades, blasted on social media, worried about making the team, and wondering who her real friends are"š€š"so many hard things to deal with! All she can see is darkness. But her story begins to change when someone notices she needs a boost of hope. As little candle is reminded she has purpose and her own unique gifts, and that she isn't the only one with dark clouds, her dim light begins to shine brighter. This hopeful story emphasizes for children (and adults) the many different ways to ask for help, and their ability to be a hope builder for others, too.

Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games. This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a "life controller," and that we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance.

"My stomach feels like it's tied up in a knot. My knees lock up, and my face feels hot. You know what I mean? I'm Wilma Jean, The Worry Machine." This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. This beautifully illustrated book has helpful strategies for younger kids particularly.

The purpose of this book is to offer teachers and students "hands on" activities to improve their focus and organizational skills both in and out of the classroom. A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD.

Bully B.E.A.N.S. teaches children how to speak up when it comes to bullying. Bullying continues to be an ongoing problem for children everywhere. Children from every race, culture, and socioeconomic group are susceptible to bullies. Most children are unprepared for how to handle it when bullying happens to them or someone they know. Bully B.E.A.N.S helps children identify bullying, and offers clear and impactful action strategies for both targets and bystanders. Maxine liked to pick on kids]¬‚¬]especially Winston. Winston is the smartest kid in our whole school. Maxine made him do all of her homework and give her all of his lunch money. Maxine liked to make Winston cry ]¬‚¬] then she'd call him a crybaby. "If you don't do exactly what I tell you to, I'll knock you into next week!" Nobody liked the way Maxine treated Winston, but we were too afraid to do anything about it. Written by bestselling author Julia Cook, Bully B.E.A.N.S. reminds children of the power of their voice and how to use it effectively when standing up against bullying. Bullies Everywhere Are Now Stopped!

Bluebird, along with most everyone else at school, wants to flutter like the most popular bird in their class, Hummingbird. How to be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers uses a creative approach to speak to children who may be currently struggling with body-image concerns.

Archie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies...you know, the things that bug us! This creative book for all ages takes a look at how powerful using horses can be to help people heal on the inside.

After much anticipation, Joanie Maloney finally gets her very own cell phone! Along with Joanie, children will learn the six rules of cell phone usage which are designed not only to keep them safe, but also to keep them from being tempted to hurt others.

Penny tries to hang with the Silver Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. Dollar coin 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. Includes tips on how to help young people, especially girls, who feel excluded and left out by others.

This supplementary teacher's guide will give your students a "hands on" opportunity to apply and process The Four Tattle Rules discussed in Julia Cook's A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue picture book.

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 theater. Everyone keeps telling him he has ants in his pants, but Louis doesn't see any ants! Louis' mom explains that this means he wiggles a lot, and she teaches him a special tool, the Wiggle Dance. "Wiggle and jiggle. Jump up and down. Shake your hands and turn around." "Take a deep breath. Scrunch up your nose. Wobble your knees and wiggle your toes." With a little practice and a few helpful tools, Louis learns that he can calm his wiggles and become the boss of the ants in his pants!

The perfect companion to Bully B.E.A.N.S. picture book! The purpose of this book is to offer teachers and students "hands on" activities that explore the dynamics of bullying and teach them how to prevent it from happening. Through discussion questions and exercises, you'll be able to help your students fully understand and identify the three parties involved in bullying: the Bully, the Bystander(s) and the Target.

In this heartfelt story, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care.

"Why can't he see what he did to me - to our family?" What Do I Say About That? creatively explores and validates the roller coaster journey of emotions that children of incarcerated parents endure.

Families face many trials when parents are going through a divorce. This activity book offers processing tools and strategies to help children and parents cope with this difficult situation.

Most of the time Lester's pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It's a must for the home or classroom.