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 around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink and detests showering in the dishwasher. It's a clever fable with a timeless message.

Part of the Building Relationships series of books that help kids get along with each other.

When One of a Kind is laughed at by Purple One and called a name by Green One, is the Tease Monster to blame? This whimsical story teaches children the difference between mean teasing and friendly teasing.

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, he told about how he won an even bigger contest When another student broke his arm, he told about how he broke both arms and both legs

(Grades 2-8) After much anticipation, Joanie Maloney finally gets her very own cell phone Knowing that owning a cell phone requires responsibility and sound judgment, Joanie's mom requires her to complete a Cell Phone Safety Course. "Mom, it's a phone... it's not a weapon " Joanie exclaims.

Along with Joanie, children will learn the six rules of cell phone usage which are designed not only to keep them safe, but also to keep them from being tempted to hurt others. By knowing the rules, children can become masters of their cell phones and avoid becoming a "Cell Phoney " Paperback, 32 pages.

A book of activities to go along with Wilma Jean the Worry Machine storybook by Julia Cook. Use as a supplementary teacher's guide with the storybook. Full of discussion questions and exercises to share with students. 8.5 x 11, softcover, 24 pages.

Ages 4 and up. This book is for anyone who is at a transitional point in their life. 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 missing. This book provides all who read it with a positive perspective on change, taking risks, and giving back. Hardcover or Softcover, 32 pages.

Penny tries to hang with the Coin Clique, but she usually feels left out. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn't worth much.

Then one day Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold

Sacagawea dollar coin. Sacagawea is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With her help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside.

Cliques Just Don't Make Cents is the second book in the Building Relationships series by Julia Cook. Included in the book are tips for parents, teachers, and counselors on how to help young people, especially girls, who feel excluded and left out by others.

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 blueloon.

I've felt like this for weeks

(Grades 2 and up) Meet Blueloon, a sad little balloon who is suffering from depression. With help from the wise rock, Blueloon learns what he can do to "bounce back" to being the way he used to be, a bright, round, and full with a very straight string Although clinical depression is often thought of as an adult disease, it can affect children, as well. Unfortunately, children may not have the maturity to understand what is happening to them, or they may feel powerless to change their situation, so they don't speak up about what they are going through. It is up to adults to be on the lookout for signs of trouble, and recognize when a child needs help.

An activity book to go along with A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue, by Julia Cook. Use as a supplementary teacher's guide with the storybook. Full of discussion questions and exercises to share with students. 8.5" x 11," softcover, 24 pages.

An award-winning author offers a vividly insightful look into peer pressure in the fourth installment of the popular Building Relationships series. Rampant with humor and creativity, this imaginative story will help kids learn the skills necessary to triumph over peer pressure. Full color.