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RJ has had 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, kicks the ball into his own team’s soccer goal, and messes up Mom’s kitchen with his overflowing pancake batter! With his mother’s help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn’t listen or pay attention to directions from her, his school principal, teachers, or even his friends.
Author Julia Cook’s new book 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 a series 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.
This book is available with an accompanying CD so children can listen to the author’s entertaining rendition of RJ’s story. One track features the text only while a second track includes cues on when to turn the page for youngsters just learning to read.
Reviews:
"With The Worst Day of My Life…EVER! Julia Cook has hit another home run. Kids will not only relate but learn from the character RJ as he uses listening skills to transform his worst day ever into his best day ever! Parents, teachers, and school counselors will delight in having such an invaluable resource on their bookshelf."
~Roxanne Davidson, Elementary School Counselor, Portland, OR, Founder of Books That Heal Kids Blog
Published by Boys Town Press
ISBN: 978-1-934490-21-1
32 pages with Audio CD
Read by Julia Cook
Dimensions: 9" x 9"
Author Julia Cook’s new book 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 a series 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.
This book is available with an accompanying CD so children can listen to the author’s entertaining rendition of RJ’s story. One track features the text only while a second track includes cues on when to turn the page for youngsters just learning to read.
Reviews:
"With The Worst Day of My Life…EVER! Julia Cook has hit another home run. Kids will not only relate but learn from the character RJ as he uses listening skills to transform his worst day ever into his best day ever! Parents, teachers, and school counselors will delight in having such an invaluable resource on their bookshelf."
~Roxanne Davidson, Elementary School Counselor, Portland, OR, Founder of Books That Heal Kids Blog
| About the Author and Illustrator | |
 | Julia Cook is a former teacher and school counselor who has written more than a dozen books on behavior and health for children, including My Mouth is a Volcano and It’s Hard to be a Verb. Her light, humorous approach keeps kids laughing while they’re learning good behavior skills. She has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award. Kelsey De Weerd is a graphic designer and illustrator living in Los Angeles. |
Published by Boys Town Press
ISBN: 978-1-934490-21-1
32 pages with Audio CD
Read by Julia Cook
Dimensions: 9" x 9"
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