Julia Cook

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  • Bibliography:
    73 Books (6 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2007
  • Latest Book:
    March 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Best Me I Can Be!

1 - The Worst Day of My Life Ever!: My Story about Listening and Following Instructions...or Not! (Mar-2011)
2 - I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!: My Story about Accepting 'No' for an Answer and Disagreeing...the Right Way! (Aug-2011)
3 - Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!: My Story about Asking Permission and Making an Apology! (Feb-2012)
4 - Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! (Aug-2012)
5 - I Just Want to Do It My Way! (Jan-2012)
6 - Thanks for the Feedback...(I Think!) (Sep-2013)
7 - I Can't Believe You Said That!: My Story about Using My Social Filter...or Not! (Sep-2014)

Building Relationships

1 - Making Friends Is an Art!: Happy to Be, You and Me (Mar-2012)
2 - Cliques Just Don't Make Cents (Aug-2012)
3 - Tease Monster: A Book about Teasing vs. Bullying (Feb-2013)
4 - Peer Pressure Gauge (Sep-2013)
5 - Hygiene...You Stink! (Aug-2014)
6 - I Want to Be the Only Dog (Oct-2015)
7 - Table Talk: A Book about Table Manners (Feb-2016)
8 - The Judgmental Flower (Sep-2016)
9 - Rumor Has It (Jun-2018)

Communicate with Confidence

1 - Well, I Can Top That (Feb-2014)
2 - Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice (Mar-2014)
3 - Gas Happens!: What to Do When It Happens to You (Feb-2015)
4 - Technology Tail (Sep-2017)

The Leader I'll Be

1 - It's My Way or the Highway (Feb-2019)
2 - The Great Compromise (Sep-2019)
3 - The I in Integrity (Oct-2020)

Responsible Me!

1 - But It's Not My Fault! (Mar-2015)
2 - Battitude! What to Do When Life Stinks! (Aug-2015)
3 - But That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me (Apr-2016)
4 - Cheaters Never Prosper (Oct-2016)
5 - The Procrastinator (Feb-2017)
6 - What's in It for Me? (Oct-2018)

Socially Skilled Kids

1 - Herman Jiggle, Say Hello! (Feb-2020)
2 - Herman Jiggle, Go to Sleep (Jul-2020)

Book List in Order: 73 titles

  • I Am a Booger... Treat Me with Respect!

    BOOGIE THE BOOGER TEACHES LITTLE PICKERS AND FLICKERS THE HEALTHY WAY TO BLOW THEIR NOSE USING A BOOGER GHOST. BOOGIE KNOWS THAT MOST PEOPLE THINK THAT HE IS GROSS, AND SOME PEOPLE EVEN CALL HIM A SNOT. BUT HE DOES NOT FEEL BAD BECAUSE HE DOES GREAT ...

  • Scoop: Teaching Kids Personal Safety Strategies

    (Ages 4 and up) SCOOP is an acronym to help children remember five personal safety strategies: be Smart, use your Call list, zerO talking to strangers, keep strangers Out of your personal space, and always Pair up. An excellent tool to help adults eq...

  • My Mom Thinks She's My Volleyball Coach... But She's Not!

    For all of us that love watching volleyball but have a tendency to get a little too involved in the game. For those of us that cross the line between supportive fan and obnoxious spectator. This book will serve as a gentle and hilarious reminder t...

  • Don't Be Afraid to Drop!

    Boy Raindrop is afraid to let go of his cloud and drop to the ground. He doesn't want to take a risk, he doesn't like change, and he is happy with his comfortable life. His father encourages him to jump out of his comfort zone and see what he is m...

  • The Bubble Wrap Queen

    In The Bubble Wrap Queen, Julia Cook has created a book that teaches the key B.A.S.I.C.S of injury prevention, Be Aware and Safe in Common Situations, to creatively address:

    • Playground safety
    • Poison control
    • Automobil...

  • It's Hard to Be a Verb!

    Being a verb is hard!

    Especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation.

    My knees start itching.

    My toes start twitching.

    My skin gets jumpy.

    Ot...

  • A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

    A Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling

    No one likes "Josh the Tattler" because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! But one night Josh wakes up to find that ...

  • My Mouth Is a Volcano!

    Teaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.

    Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle ...

  • Personal Space Camp

    Teaching children the concepts of personal space

    Louis is back! And this time, he's learning all about personal space. When Louis, the world's self-proclaimed space expert, is invited to Personal Space Camp by the school principal, he soon ...



  • The Worst Day of My Life Ever!: My Story about Listening and Following Instructions...or Not!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 1

    Having trouble getting kid's to listen or follow your instructions? Use this fun story to show them how.

    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 homewo...

  • It's You and Me Against the Pee... and the Poop, Too!

    Meet Stanley... an energetic three-year-old who has not quite mastered using the potty. Stanley is way too busy playing to stop having fun. He would rather hop, skip and wiggle than get the job done. Then Stanley learns a new game called You and M...

  • The "D" Word: Divorce

    Otis used to have the "perfect" family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D...D...D... The "D" Word he can't even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why peo...

  • I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!: My Story about Accepting 'No' for an Answer and Disagreeing...the Right Way!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 2

    Hearing "No" for an answer is so hard for so many kids. Help children learn the important social skills of accepting no and disagreeing with this funny and entertaining book from Julia Cook.

    NO is RJ s least favorite word . . . and he tries...

  • Soda Pop Head

    There goes Lester. Watch him fester.

    His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz.

    His face turns red. He's a Soda Pop Head.

    You just never know when Lester will blow.

    His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you'll be ...

  • Grief Is Like a Snowflake

    Grief is like a snowflake. Each snowflake is different and everyone shows grief differently.

    After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process. With the help and support ...

  • Average Joe

    The first chapter book from best-selling storybook author, Julia Cook!

    Meet "Average Joe" - a not so average 12 year old.

    Three years ago, Joe's dad, the brilliant scientist, was working on his latest invention: Flawless Forever - a ...

  • I Just Want to Do It My Way!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 5

    Teach strategies to face a task, ignore distractions, and ask a teacher or other adult for help to get the job done.

    RJ's way of doing things isn't working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignme...

  • Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

    My stomach feels like it's tied up in a knot.

    My knees lock up, and my face feels hot.

    You know what I mean?

    I'm Wilma Jean,

    The Worry Machine.

    Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. I...

  • Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!: My Story about Asking Permission and Making an Apology!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 3

    RJ is making a lot of trips to the time-out chair!

    Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad's computer to get on the Internet. ...



  • Making Friends Is an Art!: Happy to Be, You and Me

    Building Relationships - 1

    Meet Brown the least used pencil in the box. He s tall, geeky and lonely. Brown envies Red, Purple, Blue and all the other pencils who have fun coloring and playing together. Dark Green is trustworthy, Pink listens well, Orange has fun, and everybody...

  • Blueloon

    I'm a blueloon. I'm supposed to be a regular balloon,

    but I'm just not having fun like the others.

    I'm kinda dull, and I'm kinda flat.

    My string is tied up in knots.

    I have a case of the blues...that's why I'm a blueloo...

  • Smarter Than the Scoopers: Keeping Your Child Safe from Predators!

    Endorsed by Child Watch of North America and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, this book is an excellent tool to equip children with the safety skills they need to prevent being abducted. Give children the scoop on personal safe...

  • Cliques Just Don't Make Cents

    Building Relationships - 2

    This book helps kids understand the hurtful feelings of excluding others, and helps them see their own self-worth.

    Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Doll...

  • Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 4

    RJ’s having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his team, RJ goes home to find only...

  • Ricky Sticky Fingers

    Meet Ricky! A cute little boy that just can't seem to figure out that stealing is wrong:

    When I see something that I really want,

    I think, "Hey, that could be mine!"

    So I look both ways, reach out my hand,

    and take it a...

  • Straight from the Horse's Mouth

    Horses can help people fix ANYTHING!

    Archie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies...you know, the things that bug us! When horses get flies, they swish their tails to make them go away, but since people don't hav...

  • Tease Monster: A Book about Teasing vs. Bullying

    Building Relationships - 3

    Reading this humorous story will help elementary students understand the difference between bullying and teasing.

    Is the Tease Monster a friend or a foe?That's what One of a Kind has to figure out in this quirky tale.

    One of a Kind has...

  • But It's Just a Game

    "But Mom, it's just a game."

    Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games...

    "With my game controller in my hands, I'm the boss of my whole world!

    I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get...

  • Peer Pressure Gauge

    Building Relationships - 4

    Norbert is a “namuh” and enjoys eating everything with jelly beans on it! One day, Norbert’s teacher challenges his class to try something new. In order to encourage everyone to participate, the teacher continues to sweeten the pot. But when No...



  • Thanks for the Feedback...(I Think!)

    Best Me I Can Be! - 6

    RJ learns that feedback is just information that can help him improve and grow...even if it is hard to hear!

    RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful Best Me I Can Be! series, Thanks for the Feed...

  • The Ant Hill Disaster

    Will it happen again, Mama?

    After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a ...

  • Well, I Can Top That

    Communicate with Confidence - 1

    In this book children will learn how to build relationships without bragging or one-upping their classmates.

    Brad has a lot of great things going on in his life or at least that's what he tells all of his classmates! When one student won a contest...

  • Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice

    Communicate with Confidence - 2

    Teach kids how to use the right voice level with this fun and entertaining children's book from Julia Cook.

    Isabella is a spirited girl who enjoys shouting out her thoughts, ideas and feelings. In fact, she loves using her loud voice so much; it's...

  • I'm Not Scared... I'm Prepared!

    The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a "dangerous someone" is in their school.

    Class, my teacher said to us, we need to learn a new drill.

    ...

  • Hygiene...You Stink!

    Building Relationships - 5

    How do you make young children understand the importance of bathing and brushing?

    In this ingenious tale, young readers are sure to get the message that good hygiene will improve their health and their relationships!

    The story centers aro...

  • I Can't Believe You Said That!: My Story about Using My Social Filter...or Not!

    Best Me I Can Be! - 7

    Banish rude and insensitive comments at home and school by teaching kids in grades K-6 how to use a social filter.

    RJ says what he thinks no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. His mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble.

    ...

  • I Can't Believe You Said That!

  • Gas Happens!: What to Do When It Happens to You

    Communicate with Confidence - 3

    As parents and educators, we've all been there. Gas is passed and a variety of snickers, giggles and negative comments ensue. But did you know that everyone and every living thing passes gas (except jelly fish and coral sponges)? If it's so natural, ...

  • But It's Not My Fault!

    Responsible Me! - 1

    Teach children to stop making excuses and blaming others when they make mistakes.

    My name is Norman David Edwards… but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes things happen to me that get me into trouble. But it's not my fault!

    This first bo...



  • Battitude! What to Do When Life Stinks!

    Responsible Me! - 2

    Noodle thinks his life just stinks! Homework stinks. Practice stinks. And family pictures - they REALLY stink.

    Norman David Edwards (Noodle) is having a series of rough days. And Noodle's attitude, or 'baditude' is alienating everyone aro...

  • I Want to Be the Only Dog

    Building Relationships - 6

    All parents and educators know that when you get more than one child in a room, there is bound to be at least a couple of them arguing over something.

    Award-winning author Julia Cook tells the funny and relatable story of how her three dogs view t...

  • Table Talk: A Book about Table Manners

    Building Relationships - 7

    A story about good table manners, and being respectful, kind and considerate to others and their feelings.

    Funny rhymes and colorful illustrations help young readers learn the social skills they need when they sit for a meal. Written from the Tabl...

  • But That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me

    Responsible Me! - 3

    Learning rules is tough, and following rules is even tougher! Does your child think he is exempt from rules? Or does she have an excuse about why she doesn't need to follow the rules? Noodle sure does!

    Noodle is having a rough couple of d...

  • The Judgmental Flower

    Building Relationships - 8

    Introduce the topics of cultural diversity and racial prejudice to students in grades K through 6.

    Help children develop emotional intelligence skills in learning to accept and value differences in others. The flower patch has always been the same...

  • Cheaters Never Prosper

    Responsible Me! - 4

    Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly completion 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 No...

  • Study Skilled... NOT!!!

    Why Does Studying Have to Be So Difficult?!

    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 ...

  • The Procrastinator

    Responsible Me! - 5

    Norman David Edwards, better known as Noodle, has a problem; a big problem. Noodle is constantly being told what to do. "Noodle do this. Noodle do that. Please do it RIGHT NOW. You must feed the cat." But Noodle's problem is that there are so many ot...

  • Bubble Gum Brain

    BECOMING is better than BEING.

    I have Bubble Gum Brain. I like to chew on my thoughts, flex, bend and stretch my brain, and expand the way I think! I make great mistakes that help me learn.

    I have Brick Brain. With me, things are the...

  • Jumping Into Kindergarten

    Kindergarten represents a big jump into the unknown that, while exciting, can also cause nervous anticipation for everyone involved. The good news is that it doesn't have to be scary!

    Today's complex, technology-driven world is changing rap...



  • Technology Tail

    Communicate with Confidence - 4

    Digital Citizenship Brought to Life!!! A cute, creative story about children and their texts, tweets, posts and pics.

    Don t be mean and irresponsible! That's the straight-to-the-point advice Screen has for young readers who are active on ...

  • Uniquely Wired

    This touching story helps others understand autism, as well as some of the unique behaviors or unconventional responses of kids with autism.

    Zak is obsessed with watches. Before that it was trains. He owns hundreds of watches (he has quit...

  • Foster Care

    In this heartfelt story from the bestselling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care.Foster has lived with his mom and someti...

  • Deployment

    From bestselling author Julia Cook, comes a story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed.I think I'm pretty lucky because I'm part of a military family. It makes me really proud to know my par...

  • Rumor Has It

    Building Relationships - 9

    Told through the eyes of the rumor marble, the story describes how a simple misunderstanding starts a chain reaction that can't be undone.

    Teach your child not to spill the Rumor Marbles! This book can help them understand the importance o...

  • What's in It for Me?

    Responsible Me! - 6

  • A Flicker of Hope

    HOPE is our children's window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This creative story from the best-selling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, and Bubble Gum Brain, remi...

  • It's My Way or the Highway

    The Leader I'll Be - 1

    Bossy behavior is tough to tolerate! And if there's one child who knows a thing or two about being bossy, it's Cora June!

    She points out her teacher's boring assignments. She dictates the games people plays at recess. She even objects to...

  • Table Talk

  • The Great Compromise

    The Leader I'll Be - 2

    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 dodgeball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a Popsicle....

  • Herman Jiggle, Say Hello!

    Socially Skilled Kids - 1

    Herman Jiggle is excited to make some new friends! But first he needs to figure out how to stop his tummy from doing flip-flops and his words from getting stuck in his mouth! How will Herman make any friends if he's too shy to even say hello?When I t...

  • Herman Jiggle, Go to Sleep

    Socially Skilled Kids - 2

    It's bedtime... and so naturally Herman has a million questions that will delay him having to get into bed. Why is it that when bedtime arrives, THAT'S the time children's curiosity seems to peak? It's the nightmare of babysitters and...

  • I Have Ants in My Pants

    Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants.In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control.Some children just c...

  • The I in Integrity

    The Leader I'll Be - 3

    Cora June is back, and this time she’s learning a thing or two about doing the right thing – even when no one is looking! When Cora June half-heartedly cleans her room by taking a shortcut, Mom is quick to ask her about her integrity...

  • Rodney Meets A Dog for the First Time

    Rodney is a brown and black tabby cat with a perfectly straight tail which hooks over at the top like an upside-down coat hook, so no matter where he is hiding, his tail gives him away. Rodney lives in the countryside surrounded by green fields and m...

  • My Fantabulous Brain: Learning Helps Me Grow!

    Take the T out of CAN'T and the DON'T out of I DON'T KNOW!Learning doesn't come easy for many children. They struggle with schoolwork, have trouble focusing, and can't make sense of instructions. Oftentimes, these challenges can cause children to int...

  • Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

    Cora June is super excited. After school, Mom is taking her to get her favorite treat - a Unicorn Yak slushy! She eagerly counts down every second of her school day. When her mom is late picking her up. Cora June complains about having to wait, and t...

  • Herman Jiggle

    Isn't recess supposed to be fun?Herman Jiggle is so stressed out about what happens on the playground, he renames recess restress Kids are cheating, and there's too much teasing! Herman Jiggle doesn’t like recess…at all!I used to love ta...

  • Will You Be the I in Kind?

    A Picture Book About Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion.From best-selling author, Julia Cook, comes a book that teaches children the many ways they can make the world a kinder place by being the i in Kind.Join the fun as K_nd goes on an adventure to f...

  • Herman Jiggle, It's RECESS Not RESTRESS

  • Herman Jiggle, Just Be YOU!

    How far will Herman Jiggle go to try and fit in?  Herman really wants to be like everyone else. But from his head to his heels, he thinks he stands out for all the wrong reasons.  His hair is wild and spikey, like a porcupine. His shoe...

  • I Am Money

    Encourage financial literacy in kids of all ages with this fun and engaging picture book from bestselling children’s author Julia Cook and financial expert Garrett Gunderson!Who better to teach kids about money than MONEY himself? As readers follow...

  • Awesome Dawson Has Big Emotions

    Who’s the boss? Awesome Dawson or his BIG emotions?   When Dawson is told to turn off the TV and go to bed, he huffs and puffs and kicks the couch. He’s not ready for bed just yet. When Dawson is told to put his shoes on for school,...

  • Awesome Dawson, It's Not Your Turn!

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    Dawson is happy whenever he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he sure struggles when he has to wait his turn!This is the story of a young boy who discovers that when he practices patience, waits his turn, and shares with others, he shows...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Julia Cook has published 73 books.

Julia Cook does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Awesome Dawson Has Big Emotions, was published in March 2024.

The first book by Julia Cook, Scoop: Teaching Kids Personal Safety Strategies, was published in May 2007.

Yes. Julia Cook has 6 series.
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