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Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodgeball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a Popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything? Using rhymes and relatable situations, this story offers valuable lessons about the power of compromise and why the best leaders are never afraid to negotiate. The Great Compromise is the latest addition to the Leader I'll Be series.

Rumor has it... the girls have a couch in their bathroom. And they sometimes take naps in there. And guess what else?Whether we've been the subject of a rumor or the one spreading a rumor about someone else, most of us have been involved with rumors somehow. But how many people really stop to think about the damaging effects?Julia Cook cleverly brings this serious subject to light in an entertaining, but cautionary, tale about theimportance of NOT starting or spreading rumors.Told through the eyes of the rumor marble, the story describes how a simple misunderstanding starts a chain reaction that can't be undone. Children will laugh as they learn that it's much easier to prevent a train - or rolling rumor marble - from starting to roll forward than trying to stop one!

Boone is back, and boy is he bothered! Why is his brother Finn the first to fly? And why can Otter flip but Boone can't? And what's with Beaver's big tail? It just doesn't seem fair!What Boone doesn't realize at first is that everyone is different. All of the animals at the pond are born with different talents, different sizes and shapes, and different abilities. This tale will engage young readers and help remind them of the importance of gratitude and hard work.

In today's world, kids are overwhelmed with activities and schoolwork. Use this humorous story to help them stay organized.Braden's brother Blake is always losing things, and everyone acts like it's his fault. Blake doesn't think it's a big deal, however. After all, he's just a kid! But when his field trip form is missing and the class pet is discovered dwelling among all the debris inside his desk, Blake realizes he has a problem.With help from his teacher, a timely baseball analogy and support from his par- ents, Blake discovers the benefits of being organized. Children and parents alike will find this comical, colorful storybook helpful in understanding why everything has its place.

Braden is back - and he delivers the drama to every minor misunderstanding, grievance and annoyance in his life!What was supposed to be a carefree afternoon of go-cart racing and putt-putt golfing quickly turns sour when Braden shouts and pouts about the rules. (Turns out, he's too short to drive a go-cart.) Hearing his parents say the rules are the rules only makes him madder. "They haven't been kids in like 100 years or something!" he fumes.At home, there's more frustration. One situation involves a baseball game, a blanket and the family TV. There's even an ice cream sundae scandal at his mom's birthday dinner!Will Braden ever learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment? Will every discouraging moment send him into an emotional meltdown? See what lessons are learned in this fastpaced story about the perils of overreacting and losing self-control.

Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates to make a sweet treat quickly 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?

Braden is pumped to play in the championship baseball game. The night before, he dreams of scoring the game-winning run! But alas, it's not to be. The game is rained out, so Braden curls up on a couch and cries. It seems no matter how small the setback, Braden lets disappointment ruin his mood and his day. Will learning "flexible thinking" give Braden the resiliency he needs to handle life's letdowns?

So much in Noodle''s life just stinks! Homework stinks. Practice stinks. Yard work stinks. And family pictures? They REALLY stink!Luckily, Noodle''s mum 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, more positive results will follow!Join Noodle as he learns to turn his "I have to''s" into "I get to''s", his frown into a smile and his "badtitude" into "gratitude"!The newest title in the Responsible Me! series.

We've all been there before. Dark, gloomy Monday mornings when you'd rather stay in bed than face the challenges of the day. But imagine if every day felt that way. Imagine if you never really felt compelled or impassioned to get out and live life! ZEST is the pep you need to get out there, look life in the eye and live! ZEST, like all executive functions, can be difficult for some students to grasp, especially those at the middle and secondary level. But learning this critical component of social-emotional development can make all the difference in a student's ability to enjoy the spice of life. In ZEST & Live It!, students are introduced to the concept of "ZEST" through stunning illustrations and short, poetic statements on each page. Reading this book will help young people understand the thrill of finding the passion and joy life has to offer, regardless of the challenges they face. This is the second book in the From Black & White to Living Color series.

As educators and parents, 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)?Join Gus as he and his classmates learn the brief biology lesson behind why we all pass gas, and the right way to handle it when it happens in public.

When one student wins a contest, Brad brags about how he won an even bigger contest. Brad brags about everything! Children and adults will get a real kick out of Brad's tall tales as he learns the difference between being a "pull-upper" and a "one-upper!"

Students learn and practice the steps to accepting positive feedback (compliments) and negative feedback (criticism). Activities include using crafts to provide compliments, safe ways to provide negative feedback, self-evaluation, games, and ideas on how to blend lessons with academic teaching. Reproducible pages included on CD

Kids are asked to consider these questions: Do you want a best friend? Do you wish you had more friends? Do you have friendships that just aren''t any fun?Inside readers will find:┬╖10 easy-to-follow rules for making and keeping friends┬╖10 friendship skills for getting along with anyone┬╖Tips on being friendly (and kind) when using social media, including texting┬╖Lots of silly and serious questions and quizzes to help kids work out what type of friends they want - and what type of friend they want to beEveryone deserves true friendship! This book will give kids the skills and the confidence to seek out new relationships, put more fun in their friendships and be the kind of person others can happily call "my good friend."

Looking for clever and entertaining as well as effective ways to teach your students how to listen and follow instructions? To help reinforce the social skills lessons in her childrens book, The WORST Day of My Life EVER!, author Julia Cook has created 24 engaging games and activities teachers can use in their K-6 classrooms.

NO is RJs least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or Well see or Later or Ill think about it.

The fifth and final book in Julia Cook''s award-winning series, Best Me I Can Be! Follow RJ as he tries to find and finish all of his missing maths assignments. With help from his parents and teacher, RJ learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays focussed and does things the right way!Also available with an audio CD 9781934490440 £14.99

Classroom ideas and activities for teaching the skills of "Accepting 'No' for an Answer" and "Disagreeing Appropriately." These 24 games and activities call upon students to use imagination, teamwork, and creativity. Reproducible activity sheets included on a CD.