Julia Cook

Lonely Brown does not get along with the other colored pencils in the box, who are all friends, until he learns that the others do not like him because he is not friendly, and that to have friends he must like himself and act like a friend.

RJ has another tough day at school and again at home but learns that sharing and teamwork are two beneficial skills. Includes audio book read by award-winning author Julia Cook.

Whenever thoughts pop into Louis's head, he can't control his mouth, and he ends up interrupting everybody.

A girl describes all of the embarrassing things her mother does at her volleyball games, including yelling out advice, criticizing the coach, and using a megaphone to yell at the referees.

'NO' is RJ's least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn "No" into "Maybe" or "We'll see" or "Later" or "I'll think about it." Author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating the social skills of accepting "No" for an answer and disagreeing appropriately. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use...

Noodle always chooses to do the things he wants to do while never getting around to doing the things he NEEDS to do. Award-winning children's author Julia Cook uses Noodle to creatively highlight a conundrum all children struggle with and offers simple strategies to help them learn how to balance doing what needs to be done while still finding time for fun.

RJ is struggling in math class and many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. With help he discovers how to stay organized so he doesn't have to do things over and over again.

Norbert feels the full weight of unwanted peer pressure when his friends scream at him to go along with the class. Can he resist and make the choice he should?

Cora June is B-O-S-S-Y! Will anyone put the brakes on her outlandish demands? And will Cora June ever realize that she can be a leader, but still be flexible?

Written from the table's point of view, this humorous tale helps kids understand that table manners are about much more than what fork to use. Good table manners are about being respectful, kind and considerate to others.