Books with author Kelsey De Weerd

Hearing "No" for an answer is so hard for so many kids. Help children learn the important social skills of accepting no and disagreeing with this funny and entertaining book from Julia Cook. NO is RJ s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or We ll see or Later or I ll think about it. Even though he doesn't have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom's Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept No for an answer and to disagree appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club s Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come his way when he uses these skills the right way! Author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these social skills both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of accepting No for an answer and disagreeing appropriately are included in the book. I Just Don t Like the Sound of NO! is another title in the BEST ME I Can Be! series of books from the Boys Town Press to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Winner of the MOM's Choice Award Honoring Excellence and The National Parenting Center's 'Seal of Approval.'

Having trouble getting children to listen or follow your instructions? Use this fun story to show them how. RJ has a rough day. He wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, earns a zero on his math homework and messes up Mom's kitchen. With his mother's help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn't listen or pay attention to directions. Author Julia Cook's storybook shows RJ as well as all K-6 readers the steps to the fundamental social skills of listening and following instructions. When RJ learns to use these skills the right way, he has the best day of his life! This book is the first in the series BEST ME I Can Be! to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids. Winner of the 2011 Mom's Choice Award Honoring Excellence and the National Parenting Center's 'Seal of Approval.'

RJ learns that feedback is just information that can help him improve and grow even if it is hard to hear! RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful BEST ME I Can Be! series, Thanks for the Feedback... (I Think?). This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn't sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he's doing very well, there are also some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses instead of accept constructive criticism. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends. Tips for parents and educators to effectively teach the social skills of giving and receiving compliments and accepting feedback are included. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. Winner of the Gold MOM's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence.

Banish rude and insensitive comments at home and school by teaching kids in grades K-6 how to use a social filter.RJ says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn't realize his words are wrong. He thinks he's just offering feedback. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. He needs to control his impulses and think before he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better!. The newest addition to the Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things and teaches them to develop a social filter to control what you say. Tips for parents and educators are included. This Best Me I Can Be! series of books helps teach social skills to children so they can have home and school success.

This amusing story teaches children that there is value in working together as a team and sharing with others. RJ is having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. She tells the class TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More, but RJ isn't so sure about that! After a frustrating day at school with his team, RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too! Share this story with kids in grades K-6 before assigning the next group project! Strengthen social and emotional learning and help kids learn to interact with each other in positive and constructive ways. Part of the BEST ME I Can Be! award-winning book series to help teach kids social skills. The steps to the skills of teamwork and sharing are presented in rhyme so they are easy for listeners to recall when needed. Tips are included for parents and educators to encourage children to practice these social skills so they will be successful and happier both at home and in school. The skills are part of the Boys Town Education Model® that has improved student behavior and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country.

RJ is making a lot of trips to the time-out chair! Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to get on the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche snack on Mom's triple-layer double-chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and spoil Grandma's birthday party surprise. RJ's Dad helps him learn how to do a better job of asking for permission, and when RJ and Sam return to school their principal has them practice making an apology. RJ feels a lot happier when he says he's sorry to his teacher, the bus driver, and Grandma, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair! SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! is the third title in the award-winning BEST ME I Can Be! series from the Boys Town Press to teach K-6 children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Tips for parents, teachers, and school counselors on how to teach and reinforce the social skills are included. A must have book for teaching children manners and important social-emotional skills.

Hearing "No" for an answer can be very hard for kids of all ages. Help them learn the important social skills of accepting no and disagreeing the right way with this funny and entertaining book from Julia Cook.'No' is RJ's least favorite word...and he tries his best to turn every 'No' into "Maybe" or "We'll see." Even though he doesn't have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests he try to join the Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept 'No' for an answer and to disagree appropriately, he can add his name to the club's Star Board.Author Julia Cook helps Kindergarten through 6 grade readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these social skills both at home and in school. This book is the second in Julia Cook's BEST ME I Can Be! series which teaches students that socials skills can make home life happier and school more successful. A great gift for teachers, school counselors, and parents to help put an end to arguing or negotiating with kids by teaching them how to accept "No" for an answer.Praise for I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!An Insightful Story"Julia Cook understands the hearts and minds of children, and their struggles to develop appropriate social responses. Her books tell a story with fun and imagination. Julia makes addressing bad habits an exciting adventure for growing and changing, for becoming emotionally and socially healthy young people!" - Diana Waggoner, Executive Director, The Kim FoundationLove the Creativity of this Book!"Julia Cook does it again! She uses her creative ideas to teach kids the skills they need to grow socially. This book teaches all people how to accept “No” for an answer in a non-threatening way. I’m excited to add this to my counseling library. Finally, the Boys Town Social Skill model is being brought to life and all of us will benefit from it." - Laurel Klaassen, M.A., School Counselor

Join RJ and learn how he uses listening skills & following instructions to have the best day of his life ever! RJ has had a rough day...he wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal, and messes up his mom's kitchen. With Mom's help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn't listen or pay attention to her, his teachers, or even his friends. If RJ can learn how to listen and follow to his parent's or teacher's instructions, he'll have less problems and can have the best day of his life. Throughout this fun and entertaining story, Author Julia Cook shows all kids ages 6-8 or younger the fundamental social skills of listening and following instructions.Included are tips and advice for parents, caregivers and educators to help improve your child's behavior and school success.Winner of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and the MOM's Choice Award Honoring Excellence.

Teach strategies to face a task, ignore distractions, and ask a teacher or other adult for help to get the job done. RJ's way of doing things isn't working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma the booger picker and Rodney the alphabet burper for distracting him during class. The fifth and final book in Julia Cook's award-winning series, Best Me I Can Be! Follow RJ as he learns he can save himself a lot of grief if he stays on task and does things the right way!Kids can relate to RJ as he learns to use his social skills and make positive behavior choices. Great for parents, teachers, and school counselors to teach important social skills and manners.Praise for I Just Want to Do it My Way!Great Tips to Help Our Children Succeed"Julia never fails to give us language and tips to help our kids experience success. I Just Want to Do It My Way! and the character of RJ allows our kids to truly connect and reflect. RJ’s situation gives important strategies and hope to kids, educators and parents, and teaches us that social struggles can be resolved if we make small changes. This book is another tool to help our kids learn that finishing their work feels great, and they can make any situation positive if they try!" - Sarah Stine, Educator, The Cloverleaf School of AtlantaGreat author, great book!"Julia Cook writes the best kids books ever!!! All the books in this set are so fantastic with a "moral" so the kids actually learn the consequences of their actions and alternatives they could take. My 10 year old loves reading them. He's a little behind on reading and has a few behavior issues and these are perfect for him---and most of the other kids in his class! Great stories, great illustrations. Thank you Julia; I hope you keep them coming!" - Janet B.

RJ is making a lot of trips to the time-out chair!Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to get on the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister Blanche snack on Mom's triple-layer double-chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and spoil Grandma's birthday party surprise.RJ's Dad helps him learn how to do a better job of asking for permission, and when RJ and Sam return to school their principal has them practice making an apology. RJ feels a lot happier when he says he's sorry to his teacher, the bus driver, and Grandma, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair!SORRY, I Forgot to Ask! is the third title in the award-winning BEST ME I Can Be! series from the Boys Town Press to teach K-6 children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Tips for parents, teachers, and school counselors on how to teach and reinforce the social skills are included.A must have book for teaching children manners and important social-emotional skills.

This amusing story teaches children that there is value in working together as a team and sharing with others. RJ is having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. She tells the class TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More, but RJ isn't so sure about that! After a frustrating day at school with his team, RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too! Share this story with kids grades K through 6 before assigning the next group project! Strengthen social and emotional learning and help kids learn to interact with each other in positive and constructive ways. The steps to the skills of teamwork and sharing are presented in rhyme so they are easy for listeners to recall when needed. Tips are included for parents and educators to encourage children to practice these social skills so they will be successful and happier both at home and in school. This book is the fourth in Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series which teaches children ages 5-11 social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful.

RJ learns that feedback is just information that can help him improve and grow...even if it is sometimes hard to hear.When a couple of friends give RJ compliments, he isn't sure how to respond. And when he hears from his teacher and parents that there are some things he needs to work on, he argues and makes excuses. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms, and learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends. This book includes tips for educators and parents. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the humor as they read along and learn how to accept criticism and complements, and how to respond to each. This book is a winner of the MOM's Choice Awards, Honoring Excellence.