Cook, Julia

"All kids can relate to Herman Jiggle. He wants to make new friends, but he is so nervous his words get stuck. With practice and help from mom, he soon learns the important skills of introducing himself and starting a conversation"--Provided by publisher.

"Wade doesn't understand why things like math and spelling seem so easy for other kids but so hard for him. His brain doesn't seem to work right, and he can't focus with all the stuff going on in his head. He tries so hard, but feels like he stinks at everything! Just when he is about to give up. Wade's fantabulous brain comes to the rescue. By using tools in his 'Brain Tool Box,' Wade learns how to give his brain a tune-up, making it stronger and more efficient. He also visits a brain trainer, a special brain mechanic, who teaches him how to work smarter not harder"--Back cover.

Meet Brown, the least used pencil in the box. He discovers that in order to have friends, he needs to be a good friend. If Brown learns to use all of the friendship skills the other pencils have, he can make friends and have fun, too.

"Some children become overly stressed at the simple mention of a test, while others avoid thinking about it at all. Neither approach is healthy. Having good study skills can make a huge difference when it comes to succeeding in both school and in life. However, good study skills are not innate, they must be taught, embraced and cultivated. When children learn the correct way to study, they develop effective skills that can lead to a greater chance of success later in life. Polar opposites, Cletus and Bocephus become study partners! Bocephus over studies and stresses about every assignment and test. Cletus studies as little as possible and puts off any preparation until the night before. Knowing that neither approach is effective, Cletus' mom introduces them to powerful, hands-on, study tips called, The Amazing Great 8! The boys then learn how good study skills can affect not only their grades, but also their attitudes and results"--Back cover.

"At bedtime, Herman's mind starts churning with countless questions that lead to even more questions. Quietly, Mom teaches her son how to embrace his curiosity while still sticking to his much-needed bedtime routine"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated tale that teaches both children and adults how to be proactive when confronted by bullying.

Ricky steals from others until he learn how it feels when his bike goes missing.

Told through the eyes of the rumor marble, the story describes how a simple misunderstanding starts a chain reaction that can't be undone! Children will laugh as they learn that it's much easier to prevent a train - or rolling rumor marble - from starting to roll forward than trying to stop one!.

"Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodge-ball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything?"--Publisher provided.

"Tired of being told what to do, Noodle asks what's in it for him. He learns that turning 'need to's' into 'I did it's' will make him happier and more prepared"--Publisher.