It's My Way or the Highway

It's My Way or the Highway
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-02-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1944882375

She points out her teacher’s boring assignments. She dictates the games people play at recess. She even objects to family dinners. If Cora June doesn’t get her way in the classroom, on the playground, or at home, she can make life miserable for those around her. Will anyone put the brakes on her outlandish demands? And will Cora June ever realize that she can be a leader, but still be flexible? Or that there’s a difference between being assertive and being bossy? See what lessons are learned in this eye-opening tale about the benefits of not always getting your way. It’s My Way or the Highway! is the first title in an exciting new storybook series, The Leader I’ll Be!, by award-winning author Julia Cook.

Bossy Bear

Bossy Bear
Author: David Horvath
Publisher: Hyperion
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2007-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781423103363

Bossy Bear is very bossy. He wants everything his way and he wants it NOW! In his picture book debut, the founder of the hugely successful Uglydolls franchise has created an irresistible new children’s book character. With bold graphic art and hilarious, simple text, this book will have young readers recognizing -- and laughing at -- their own bossy tendencies.

How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers

How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1953945333

Bluebird, along with most everyone else at school, wants to flutter like the most popular bird in their class, Hummingbird. "You should go on a diet, and work out at the gym. You could flutter like me, if your body was thin." Bluebird takes this comment seriously and starts to develop unhealthy eating habits. Mom comes to the rescue by teaching Bluebird balance and by explaining that everyone needs to feel comfortable in their own feathers. With help from the Bird Doc and the Food Voice Counselor, Bluebird learns to control the Food Voice that is living inside. "I'm working on balance one day at a time. If I keep working hard, I should be just fine." How to be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers uses a creative approach to speak to children who may be currently struggling with body-image concerns. This story is written in a manner that gives children an opportunity to apply the characters' experiences to their own lives. It also demonstrates appropriate adult responses that encourage the development of healthy eating habits. Includes "Live It" Dos and Don'ts.

But It's Not My Fault

But It's Not My Fault
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1545721416

It just isn't Noodle's fault that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Or that he didn't finish his homework. Luckily he learns not to blame others, but instead to take responsibility for his actions.

Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share

Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1545721610

RJ has another tough day at school and again at home but learns that sharing and teamwork are two beneficial skills. Includes audio book read by award-winning author Julia Cook.

Just Like Bossy Bear

Just Like Bossy Bear
Author: David Horvath
Publisher: Hyperion
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781423110972

Bossy Bear is still bossing everyone around--always wanting things his way. But when Turtle starts exhibiting the same behavior, Bossy Bear makes some hilarious attempts at setting a better example. /DIV DIVDavid Horvath, creator of the hugely successful Uglydoll franchise, brings us another irresistable tale about a bossy little bear and his best friend.

The Great Compromise

The Great Compromise
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545750963

Cora June knows exactly what she wants! And she often gets it! But when classmate Wilson challenges Cora June, they'll need to learn how to compromise! With help from their teacher, Cora June and Wilson are introduced to different ways to compromise – and even encouraged to come up with some on their own! Will these two leaders-in-the-making learn this very important skill? Find out in the next hilarious story in The Leader I’ll Be book series by award-winning education and parenting expert Julia Cook.

What's the Problem? A Story Teaching Problem Solving

What's the Problem? A Story Teaching Problem Solving
Author: Bryan Smith
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 154574792X

This story introduces and encourages readers to use SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, and Solution) as a way to logically and thoughtfully figure out how to solve any problem, from the silly to the serious. What’s the Problem? adds to the wildly popular Executive FUNction book series.