Award-Winning Author on Behavior and Social Skills for Kids
In her newest book series "BEST ME I Can Be", author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he learns important social skills. The light, humorous approach makes it an easy read to your kids to keep them laughing while they're learning good behavior.
The books "Teamwork Isn't My Thing and I Don't Like to Share", "Making Friends is an Art!", "Sorry I Forgot to Ask!", "I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!" and "The Worst Day of my Life Ever!" are a part of this series. The books help teach children specific social skills, based on the Boys Town Model ®. Author Julia Cook is a former teacher and school counselor who has written more than a dozen books on behavior and health for children.
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The Mom's Choice Awards®
The Mom's Choice Awards® has recognized the following books from our Building Relationships series as some of the best in family-friendly media, products, and services:
- Tease Monster
- Cliques Just Don't Make Cents!
- Making Friends is An Art!
These books teach kids how to get along with others and build meaningful friendships.
About the Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA): MCA is an international awards program. Parents, educators, librarians, and retailers look for the Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality materials for children and families.
To purchase these award-winning books, please visit Boys Town Press®.
Media Coverage
- HLN: Keeping Your Child Safe
- MomsEveryday.com: Teamwork Isn't My Thing, I Don't Like to Share!, and Cliques Just Don't Make Cents!
- Green Child Magazine: When Your Child Won't Take "No" for an Answer (pg 36)
Featured Books
Making Friends is an Art
"I can't tell you how much I loved this book!" — Karie Bradley, Managing Editor, MomsEveryday.com
I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!
Who does?! If "NO" is your child's least favorite word, they’ll relate perfectly to RJ. He tries hard to convince his parents and teacher to turn their "no's" into "yes" or at least "maybe." Sound familiar?
Like RJ, children are mini-master negotiators, but they need to learn how to accept "no" appropriately.
This book introduces the "Say YES to NO Club", which teaches 4 simple strategies for disagreeing the right way. These strategies align perfectly with our Mindful Mama mission: staying calm, responding appropriately, and accepting undesirable situations without overreacting.
Recommended Series: If you enjoy this book, check out the full BEST ME I Can Be! series by Boys Town Press®, which teaches children social skills to make their home and school lives happier and more successful.
— Jen, Mindful Moms Network
The Worst Day of My Life Ever
We all know those mornings when everything goes wrong—and our kids have those days too! In this book, little RJ learns that his problems occur because he isn’t listening or paying attention.
Children (preK–6th grade) can relate to his misadventures: getting gum stuck in his hair, missing recess, and making a mess in the kitchen.
Why Parents and Teachers Love This Book:
- Clear central message: LISTEN and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
- Offers 4 practical steps for listening and following instructions
- Easy to apply in real-life situations (post on the fridge, review with children)
This book is engaging, beautifully illustrated, and effectively teaches children that actions have consequences—both good and bad.
— Reviewed by Jen, Mindful Moms Network