Cook, Julia

Noodle's attitude is alienating everyone around him. Can he let go of his angst and try to find the brighter side of life? With help from a teacher and his mom, Noodle learns how to turn his "have to's" into "get to's" and his badiitude into gratitude!.

"Isabella enjoys shouting out her thoughts, ideas and feelings so much, it's earned her the nickname "Decibella!". Young readers will be entertained as she learns the "five volumes" of voice-- whisper, 6-inch, table-talk, strong speaker, and outside-- and that different situations require a different tone."--Provided by Publisher.

Shows readers how to accept responsibility for their actions and not blame or try to find fault with others.

RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately, learning to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

Levi's mother explains to him the trouble caused by lying.

"RJ says what he thinks ... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better"--Publisher.

"The rules keep getting in the way of Noodle's fun. There are so many rules -- too many rules! And Noodle struggles because he doesn't think many of them actually apply to him. Will Noodle's mother and teacher convince him that rules are meant to help, not harm, him?"--Publisher.

Cletus is messy and disorganized. His cousin Bocephus is organized and uptight. Bocephus steps in to help his cousin after Cletus' mother refuses to let him play until his room is cleaned.

Myrtle and Erytle's father uses their love of shoes to help them think about what jobs they will some day pursue.

Bertha Billingsworth is basically a happy person...until she has to take a test.