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Dawson is always 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, he has to figure out how to be more patient, less selfish, and more willing to share and take turns. Awesome Dawson is the first storybook in award-winning author Julia Cook's new Awesome Dawson book series, written for young readers...
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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. With the help and support of his family and friends, Little Tree learns to cope by discovering what is really important in life and realizing his father's memory will carry on. Bestselling author, Julia Cook, and a lovable cast of trees,...
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The perfect companion to I'm Not Scared... I'm Prepared.
The purpose of this book is to enhance the concepts taught in the ALICE Training Institute and make them applicable to children of all ages in a non-fearful way. By using this book along with Julia Cook's I'm Not Scared... I'm Prepared! picture book, children can develop a better understanding of what needs to be done if they ever encounter a “dangerous someone.” Unfortunately, in the world...
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Otis used to have the "perfect" family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D... D... D... The "D" Word he can't even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why people get divorced.
He also learns about the Three C's of Divorce:
• I didn't CAUSE it
• I can't CONTROL it, so
• I'm going to have to learn to COPE with it!
This book offers both children and adults...
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Noodle is always being told what to do. Pull the weeds. Make his bed. Kick the ball a certain way in soccer. Ugh! But he wonders, why? What's in it for him? Luckily, the adults in Noodle's life are there to teach him the importance of moving 'need tos' into 'I did its!' Join Noodle as he learns the value of practicing small chores now, so he'll be ready for life's big challenges later.
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From bestselling author Julia Cook, comes a story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed.
"I think I'm pretty lucky because I'm part of a military family. It makes me really proud to know my parents are working to keep our country safe.
I get to do stuff other kids don't.
My life is kinda unique.
I've tried on night vision goggles,
and I've looked inside a Humvee."
Life is full of unique...
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In this heartfelt story from the bestselling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care.
Foster has lived with his mom and "sometimes dad" all of his life... until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he has more questions than answers and so many new feelings to deal with.
"I don't know what's going to happen to...
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Teach Kids About Growth Mindset and Trying Something New
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 to live.
Take...
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"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."
Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these...
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BECOMING is better than BEING.
I have Bubble Gum Brain.
I like to chew on my thoughts, flex, bend and stretch my brain, and expand the way I think! I make great mistakes that help me learn.
I have Brick Brain. With me, things are the way they are... and they're probably not going to change much. I am the way I am... and that's just how it is.
Meet Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain: two kids with two VERY different mindsets. Bubble Gum Brain likes to...
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Why can't he see what he did to me - to our family?
This book takes a unique look at the internal struggles with which a child of an incarcerated parent is faced.
My dad says that drugs and alcohol
made him choose to do the wrong things.
But he could have said no to the drugs and the booze,
then my life wouldn't be what it seems.
Why didn't he love us enough to say no?
Aren't we worth it to him?
He had a choice... us or drugs.
He chose to...
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Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition 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.
13) Soda Pop Head
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"There goes Lester. Watch him fester.
His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz.
His face turns red. He's a Soda Pop Head.
You just never know when Lester will blow.
His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you'll be crying,
so you'd better stay away from Lester today!"
His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him "Soda Pop Head." Most of the time he's pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red...
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Take the "T" out of "CAN'T" and the "DON'T" out of "I DON'T KNOW!"
Learning doesn't come easy for many children. They struggle with schoolwork, have trouble focusing, and can't make sense of instructions. Oftentimes, these challenges can cause children to internalize their struggles and question their abilities. In My Fantabulous Brain, Julia Cook helps children understand that everyone needs help sometimes, and there are people who can give us the...
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Bertha Billingsworth (BB for short) is basically a happy person... until she has to take a test. To her, 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 inviting her to become a member of the Anti-Test Anxiety Society. She tells BB that TEST stands for Think Each Situation Through! She also ends up teaching BB the Dynamic Dozen (12 amazing test taking strategies)...
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Will it happen again, Mama?
After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. To do that,
"We breathe in and breathe out, and hold onto each other.
We shed a lot of tears, and we love one another.
We all come together as a strong team of ONE,
and then we rebuild,...
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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.
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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.
Sometimes the dark clouds overhead seem too heavy,...
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Horses can help people fix ANYTHING!
Archie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies... you know, the things that bug us! When horses get flies, they swish their tails to make them go away, but since people don't have tails, they come to Archie for help.
This creative book for all ages takes a look at how powerful using horses can be to help people heal on the inside.
20) Blueloon
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I'm a blueloon. I'm supposed to be a regular balloon,
but I'm just not having fun like the others.
I'm kinda dull, and I'm kinda flat.
My string is tied up in knots.
I have a case of the blues... that's why I'm a blueloon.
I've felt like this for weeks!
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,...
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