A cute, creative story about children and their texts, tweets, posts and pics. Don’t be mean and irresponsible! That’s the 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, creating a…
What happens when one little raindrop finds the courage to let go? Way up in the sky, Hopp the raindrop is scared of change. Hopp loves playing with his friends, riding on clouds, and being happy with his safe, predictable life. But he soon learns that staying where he is limits the impact he can have on those around him. “You have so many gifts to share with the world, so many dreams …
My name is Gus, but most people call me GAS. As parents and educators, 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, why do we struggle with teaching children how to respond appropriately when it happens? Join Gus as…
Or does she have an excuse about why she doesn't need to follow the rules? Noodle sure does! 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! Noodle struggles because he doesn't think rules actually apply to HIM! Can't he just have a rule-free day? Author Julia Cook…
Norman David Edwards (Noodle) is having a series of rough days. And Noodle's attitude, or 'baditude' is alienating everyone around him. 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, maybe he …
Bully B.E.A.N.S. is a fun story that teaches people of all ages to become proactive when it comes to bullying. This book can help children and adults understand why bullying happens and what they can do to stop it. Finally, a bullying book that speaks to the bystander!
In this fun story, author Julia Cook uses funny rhymes and colorful illustrations to help young readers learn that good table manners are important, and that before sitting down to a meal, they need to wash those gooey, sticky, germy hands, and not bring a cell phone or video game to the table. Written from the Table's point of view, this humorous tale shows kids what good table manners look…
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.
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.
Spunky, spirited Isabella is always shouting out her every though, idea, and feeling. She loves using her loud voice so much, it s even earned her the nickname Decibella! But that s not a nickname to brag about. Isabella s so loud, she interrupts class and irritates others. She doesn t know how or when to use a softer, quieter voice until her teacher introduces the five volumes of voice. Award…