Books with author Anita Dufalla

Grab a child's attention with this colorful storybook about online safety and being kind and respectful to others.A cute, creative story about children and their texts, tweets, posts and pics. Screen wants all kids to know that everything you post is attached to your life, creating a digital trail that can't be erased. This book delivers a timeless message to a new generation just learning how to navigate the fast-changing digital age. Written for children ages 6-11, this storybook uses rhymes and colorful illustrations to grab their attention. There are also tips for parents and teachers who want to reinforce kindness and respect in a high-tech world and teach children, pre-teens, and tweens about cyberbullying. Part of the Communicate with Confidence series of children's books by author Julia Cook.

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.

When Norbert is less than eager to try new food, he experiences first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of peer pressure. Norbert's imaginative descriptions of how it feels to have your peer pressure gauge continue to rise will draw readers in, while they witness his internal deliberation as he tries to let his inner voice shine. Teachers, parents, and kids alike will enjoy this imaginative story as they learn the skills necessary to triumph over this difficult issue.

Passing gas in public often becomes a source of amusement in elementary classrooms. Parents and educators can diffuse any embarrassment or hilarity and teach children how to respond appropriately when gas happens. A mini-biology lesson about the digestive system and natural bodily functions is presented to kids in grades K-6. The humorous story will have them laughing while learning the social skill of what to do, what to say, and how to act during natural, everyday “gas leaks”.

The first chapter book from best-selling storybook author, Julia Cook! Meet "Average Joe" - a not so average 12 year old. Three years ago, Joe's dad, the brilliant scientist, was working on his latest invention: Flawless Forever - a top secret anti-aging serum that keeps grown-ups young forever. Joe's curiosity gets the best of him, and he sneaks into his dad's lab and tries the Flawless Forever on himself. Unfortunately, it has the opposite effect. Within a few minutes, Joe explodes into a 22 year old man! Luckily two hours later, the serum wears off and Joe changes back into a 9 year old kid with one side effect: since being exposed to the serum, Joe has not grown. Now Joe is a 12 year old stuck inside a nine year old's body FOREVER! It doesn't take Joe long to figure out that when he takes the Flawless Forever, he can accomplish things that other kids his age only dream about. A kid who can turn into a grown up for two hours any time he wants to... imagine how much fun Joe can have!

This book helps kids understand the hurtful feelings of excluding others, and helps them see their own self-worth. Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn’t worth much. Then one day Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold dollar coin. Dollar is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With Dollar's help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside. Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents is part of the popular Building Relationships series which supports social emotional learning while building better relationships. This storybook helps kids understand the emotional toll that cliques can have on those who are excluded from popular social groups. It also teaches children about accepting differences, including others, and making friends.Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents is the recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. Tips for teachers, parents, counselors and coaches are included.

Julia and her dad have a day of fun. Her dad is like everyone’s dad except he uses a wheelchair. Join them as they play together at the playground, go fishing, visit the zoo and even camp and look up at the stars! Along the way Julia explains why a person might have a disability and what it’s like having a dad with a disability. But the most important thing you will learn is that people with disabilities, such as Julia’s dad, are just like you and me. Creatively written by a proud dad with a disability and beautifully illustrated by Anita DuFalla, Dad Has a Wheelchair is a wonderful way to teach kids that a parent with a disability is no different than other moms and dads. Visit our website dadhasawheelchair.com to learn more. "A lovely tribute to a man, and a family, that have been a part of my life and a wonderful way to open all of our hearts to those with physical challenges." Sherri Duskey Rinker Bestselling Children's Book Author

A story about good table manners, and being respectful, kind and considerate to others and their feelings.Funny rhymes and colorful illustrations help young readers learn the social skills they need when they sit for a meal. Written from the Table s point of view, this humorous tale will help 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 and their feelings.Parents and educators of K-6 students will enjoy the Table's tasteful advice and guidance. Sharp, entertaining illustrations from award-winning illustrator Anita DuFalla bring the Table's tips to life.This is the seventh book in the award winning Building Relationships series. A great book to have in all home and school libraries to help teach children important lessons on manners especially around the holidays.

SYNOPSIS:Average Joe: By Julia Cook 9/3/11Meet “Average Joe” – a not so average 12 year old.It all happened three years ago. Joe’s dad, the brilliant scientist was working on his latest invention: a top secret anti-aging serum. The whole idea behind the serum is to slow down the aging process in grown-ups and keep them young forever. Joe’s curiosity gets the best of him, and he sneaks into his dad’s lab and tries out the secret serum on himself. Unfortunately, it has the opposite effect. Within a few minutes, Joe explodes into a 22 year old man!Luckily, two hours later, the serum wears off and Joe changes back into his regular 9 year old self. The problem is that since being exposed to the serum, Joe has not grown…he never changes in any physical way, except when he drinks the secret serum and becomes 22 for two hours. Joe is a 12 year old stuck inside a nine year old’s body FOREVER!People started asking questions because everyone around Joe was changing and growing, and he was staying exactly the same. At first, he gets away with telling them that he is just a late bloomer, but after a while, Joe’s neighbors and friends started getting suspicious. Joe’s dad is working on a new formula so that he can fix Joe, but until he figures it out, Joe and his family have to keep moving around from town to town and school to school.This is Joe’s third school in three years and here he sits in his fourth grade class for the third time…being “Average Joe.”It doesn’t take Joe long to figure out that if he changes himself into a 22 year old, he can get his homework done a lot faster, sneak his friends into a PG 13 movie, scare a bully into being nicer, and even take his teacher out on a date and convince her not to give her fourth grade class so much homework. A kid who can turn into a grown up for two hours any time he needs to! Imagine how much fun Joe can have!

Take a bite out of sibling rivalry! Three adorable pooches - Jake, Angus and Kirby - all want to be the top dog in their owner's eye. That's why they're quick to bark out the flaws in each other. Jake's too bossy. Angus is too annoying. Kirby's too selfish.Will these three ever learn to get along?Award-winning author Julia Cook uses her trademark rhymes to highlight why siblings are such a special gift, even if they don't always play nice. Readers of every age will chuckle over the silly antics of these pooches while being reminded that siblings provide lifelong lessons in tolerance, patience, sharing and conflict resolution... plus siblings make cleaning up a lot easier!Help children ages 6-8 learn cooperation skills. Included are tips and advice for teaching kids how to manage sibling rivalry and conflict, whether they are the oldest, youngest, or middle child.