Böcker av JULIA COOK

Who's the boss? Awesome Dawson or his BIG emotions? When Dawson is told to turn off the TV and go to bed, he huffs and puffs and kicks the couch. When Dawson is told to put his shoes on for school, he shouts and pouts. When Dawson sees his best friend, he gets so excited, he leaps in the air and comes crashing down on him. And when Dawson spills paint on his most-favorite shirt, he panics and gasps for breath. Dawson has lots of strong emotions - anger, sadness, excitement, and worry - and each one feels gigantic. Can Dawson's caring adults help him find a way to harness those emotions in a safe, healthy way? Or will his feelings be the boss of him?

Children in grades K-6 can read along and listen to the author's entertaining rendition of RJ's social skill story on the accompanying CD. One track features the text only while a second track includes cues on when to turn the page for youngsters just learning to read.

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.

This book presents the findings of a recent interview-based study of how 28 young adults living in Melbourne, Australia viewed and related to both the personal and societal future.