Books with title It's Not My Fault!

Teach children to stop making excuses and blaming others when they make mistakes. My name is Norman David Edwards but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes things happen to me that get me into trouble. But it's not my fault! This first book in the new Responsible Me! Series, follows Noodle through a very rough day at school. It just isn't his fault that his brother's game ran late and he didn't finish his homework. Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Or that Mary Gold got in his airspace and hit his arm with her head... Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility, and turns his very rough day into a very good NEW day! Elementary school kids will identify with Noodle as he makes one excuse after another for his behavior and choices that lead to unwanted consequences. It just isn t his fault that his brother s game ran late, and he didn t finish his homework. By learning to accept responsibility he finds instead how to use mistakes as opportunities for problem-solving and to turn negatives into positives. Stop the Blame Game "I LOVED this book! It has cut down so much on tattling and students blaming others for their actions. The book really goes into depth about how it is our responsibility for how WE react to situations. It has helped with the blame game in my first grade room." - Desiree

Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math assignment, spilled paint, and set a cage of mice loose. One mishap has led to another and now George is up to his ears in trouble—but it's not his fault! George has an excuse for everything, but as his bad choices catch up with him, George runs out of others to blame.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg takes a lighthearted approach to how to respond to the all-too-common claim "It's not my fault!"Emotional literacy is embedded in this funny cautionary tale:Why is your homework so messy?It's not my fault! I blame my pen.Why can't I read these test answers?I blame my pen.Why is your assignment so late?Um...I blame my pen?A boy steadfastly refuses to take responsibility for any of his mistakes. He just blames everything on his pen, his backpack, his comb, his pillow--whatever happens to be at hand. For a while, this approach works at home and at school. He's positively convinced he has it all figured out until...all the inanimate objects rise up and revolt. What can he do when a talking pen and talking backpack decide to rebel?The #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book author Jory John encourages kids to accept responsibility while keeping the laughs coming in this fun-filled tale.

Teach children to stop making excuses and blaming others when they make mistakes.Elementary school kids will identify with Noodle as he makes one excuse after another for his behavior and choices that lead to unwanted consequences. It just isn’t his fault that his brother’s game ran late, and he didn’t finish his homework. Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. By learning to accept responsibility he finds instead how to use mistakes as opportunities for problem-solving and to turn negatives into positives.This first book in the new Responsible Me! Series, follows Noodle through a very rough day at school.Kids of all ages can see themselves in Noodle and are able to relate to his thoughts, feelings, and emotions and he learns about taking responsibility for his actions.Customer Review:Most of Julia Cook's books state they are for 4-10 year old children. As the grandparent of a young teen with Asperger's, I'm here to say her books are usually the only way we can help him to understand whatever the current or new problem might be. We can talk about what he needs to say or do, but it seldom connects, as he will tune out and shut down during a parental lecture. These books have been a godsend. Speaking out of turn and/or interrupting... yep, there's one for that.Tattling, teasing, personal space, choices, responsibility, meltdowns, anxiety, worry, frustration, grief, attitude adjustment - one for each of those too. She has written so many wonderful, easy to read and comprehend, short books on social skills - the one trait so many Aspies share - I think we have purchased them all. Maybe she'll write a few books to help older teens and younger adults refine their social skills ... I'd buy them! - Vicki Cobb

Maya and Rose won’t talk to each other. Even though they are sisters. Not since the accident. Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn’t know what to do. Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship...or break it for good? An uplifting story of family, forgiveness and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly acclaimed Ella on the Outside.

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other. Even though they are sisters. Not since the accident. Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do. Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship... or break it for good? A beautiful story of family, forgiveness, and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly-acclaimed Ella on the Outside.Praise for Not My Fault:"[Howe's] eye for nuanced relationships and authentic voices is very much in evidence here. Great for readers of Jacqueline Wilson" - The BooksellerPraise for Ella on the Outside: "A perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart." - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow "It's impossible not to root for Ella to be brave and make the right decisions, and the urge to find out whether she will powers this warm, considered and entertaining novel." - BookTrust

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other. Even though they are sisters. Not since the accident. Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do. Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship... or break it for good? A beautiful story of family, forgiveness, and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly-acclaimed Ella on the Outside.Praise for Not My Fault:"[Howe's] eye for nuanced relationships and authentic voices is very much in evidence here. Great for readers of Jacqueline Wilson" - The BooksellerPraise for Ella on the Outside: "A perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart." - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow "It's impossible not to root for Ella to be brave and make the right decisions, and the urge to find out whether she will powers this warm, considered and entertaining novel." - BookTrust

Abuse, whether emotional or physical, wounds deeply leaving scars. This story shares the common journey of those who are victims of sexual abuse—the conflicting feelings, confusing thoughts, and silent struggles to accept their worth and reject the blame. In spite of it all, deep inside, a small voice whispers, “It’s not my fault.” Slowly our wounded hero finds the road to healing as confidence to stand against the lies prevails, shining light into the darkness.

Sadly, the trauma of childhood sexual abuse is more widespread that we realize. If a child has been sexually abused and does not receive the proper support to help them cope with this trauma, they are much more likely to develop a wide variety of behavioral and social difficulties as they grow into adolescence and adulthood.I have written this book for parents & caregivers of children ages 5 to 10, to read with their children who have been sexually abused or are suspected of having been sexually abused. This is not a book that you should give to your child to read on their own. The main character of the book, a girl named Jordan, tells her own personal story of sexual abuse and bravery in a very child-friendly manner that children can relate to. The goal of this book is to help child victims of sexual abuse to realize that it is NOT their fault, to empower them to talk about the trauma that they have endured, as well as to help them begin to heal.My sincere hope is that Jordan's story can help to ease the pain that your child and your family feel, following such a tragic violation of trust, as well as to connect you to an invaluable resource called, "Bikers Against Child Abuse," (B.A.C.A.). B.A.C.A. members work with children who have been abused sexually, emotionally, or physically. More information about this amazing organization is provided within this book, as well as at the end, with the expressed permission of B.A.C.A.Also included at the end of the book are some tips and guidelines for parents and caregivers to utilize and be aware of while reading this book with their children. I wish you and your family the best as you navigate through this trauma with your child and I am hopeful that this book can be a valuable resource for you.

Abuse, whether emotional or physical, wounds deeply leaving scars. This story shares the common journey of those who are victims of sexual abuse--the conflicting feelings, confusing thoughts, and silent struggles to accept their worth and reject the blame. In spite of it all, deep inside, a small voice whispers, "It's not my fault." Slowly our wounded hero finds the road to healing as confidence to stand against the lies prevails, shining light into the darkness.