Julia Cook

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!

Brad is a "one-upper." Any time someone makes a comment, he chimes in with his own story…but it's always more extreme. In this imaginative story, young readers learn how to avoid being a "one-upper" and instead be a "pull-upper."

Noodle always chooses to do the things he wants to do while never getting around to doing the things he NEEDS to do. Award-winning children's author Julia Cook uses Noodle to creatively highlight a conundrum all children struggle with and offers simple strategies to help them learn how to balance doing what needs to be done while still finding time for fun.

Why is it that when bedtime arrives, THAT'S the time that children's curiosity seems to peak? Well, at least that's the case with Herman Jiggle. It's bedtime, and as Mom helps Herman get ready, he has countless questions, like Why does the sun go away? Where does honey come from? Or, I have a best friend Charlie who can blow big bubbles. How do you make bubble gum? Mom's patience is on point as she masterfully guides Herman through his bedtime routine,...

Decibella is a loud talker. A really loud talker. She's so loud, she's hurting ears, startling wait staff, disrupting classmates, and annoying moviegoers. She doesn't realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice.

Herman needs to figure out how to stop his tummy from doing flip-flops and his words from getting stuck so he can try to make new friends. This humorous story teaches kids the important skill of introducing themselves. Children ages 5 to 10 will laugh as Herman tries to calm his nerves and introduce himself to new people. Part of the Socially Skilled Kids book series.

Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates turns sour after Noodle cheats his way to victory. He says he didn't really want to cheat but everyone has to once in a while, so what's the harm? Will Noodle get burned by his own deception, or will he muster the courage to confess to his trickery? Young readers will learn a valuable lesson about the cost of cheating while enjoying a few laughs.

The rules keep getting in the way of Noodle's fun. Rules for this, rules for that. There are so many rules! Can Noodle be convinced that rules are meant to help, not harm him?

Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. When she meets a gold Dollar coin, who is also different from the "silvers," she learns how special and valuable she really is.

Herman Jiggle feels like he's different from other kids. His hair is too wild and spikey. His shoes are too slow and clunky. And his teeth don't even wiggle! He wants to be like everyone else and will try anything to fit in. He will even try taking out hi