Worst Day Of My Life Ever!: My Story of Listening and Following Instructions or Not! (Best Me I Can Be)

Julia Cook and illustrated by Kelsey De Weerd

ISBN 10: 1934490202 / ISBN 13: 9781934490204

Published by Boys Town Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Worst Day Of My Life Ever!: My Story of Listening and Following Instructions or Not! (Best Me I Can Be)
• Publisher: Boys Town Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934490202
• ISBN 13: 9781934490204
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Kelsey De Weerd
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

RJ has had a rough day - he wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, misses assembly because he's late for school, earns a zero in his maths homework, kicks the ball into his own team's goal and messes up Mum'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 headteacher, teachers or even his friends. Author Julia Cook's new book shows RJ, as well as all young 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 the 'Best ME I Can Be!' designed 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 behaviour and classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the States. The book includes tips for parents and teachers on how to effectively teach listening and following instructions skills to kids. The book is, also, 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. Posters of each of the two social skills feature RJ and the author s clever rhymes. They can be posted in classrooms and other places kids congregate to remind them of the steps to the skills.

About the Author

Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. She has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by the National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards. Her storybooks show children how to make a positive difference in their lives by teaching them lifelong problem-solving skills. Her Best Me I Can Be series of children's books teaches essential social skills, such as Listening and Following Instructions. Julia's ultimate goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents and educators by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills to kids.