The Worst Day of My Life Ever! (Best Me I Can Be! Series) - Softcover

Julia Cook

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934490202 ISBN 13: 9781934490204

Publisher: Boys Town Press, 2011

Synopsis

RJ has 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 and messes up Mom's kitchen. With his mother's help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesn't listen or pay attention to directions.

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 the series Best ME I Can Be! 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. Winner of the 2011 MOM's Choice Award Honoring Excellence and the National Parenting Center's 'Seal of Approval.'

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

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 the BEST ME I CAN BE series to teach children social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids.

2011 Winner of The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and the MOM's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence.

About the Author:

Julia Cook is a former teacher and school counselor who has written more than a dozen books on behavior and health for children. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boys Town Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1934490202
• ISBN 13: 9781934490204
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kelsey De Weerd