Put an end to arguing or negotiating with youngsters by teaching them
how to accept "No" for an answer. Instead of wheedling or pleading,
teach them how to disagree appropriately. The steps for each skill are
easy to remember with the simple rhymes presented in the story.
"No" is RJ's least favorite word... and he tries his best to convince
his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn "No" into "Maybe" or "We'll
see" or "Later" or "I'll think about it." Even though he doesn't have
much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to
join her classroom's Say YES to NO Club.
If RJ can learn how to accept "No" for an answer and to disagree
appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the
club's Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come
his way when he uses these skills the right way!
Learning to accept no for an answer and how to disagree the right way is
difficult for most children (and adults, too**!). Using her hallmark
humor, selective rhyming, and relatable examples, award-winning author
Julia Cook helps K-6 readers learn life skills we all need!**
This storybook is the second in Julia Cook's Best Me I Can Be! book
series, which teaches students that socials skills can make home life
happier and school more successful. The skills are part of the Boys
Town Education Model(R) that has improved student behavior and
classroom climates in hundreds of schools across the country. Many of
the same techniques can also be found in the strategies that comprise
Boys Town's Common Sense Parenting(R) program. Tips for parents and
educators on how to teach children to accept "No" for an answer, respond
appropriately to others, and how to disagree properly are included at
the end of the picture book. 31 pgs.
The BEST ME I Can Be! book series also includes:
- The WORST Day of My Life EVER!
- SORRY, I Forgot to Ask!
- TEAMWORK Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to SHARE!
- I Just Want to Do It MY WAY!
- THANKS for the FEEDBACK... (I THINK?)
- I Can't Believe You SAID That!
Help children understand and practice the lessons from the story using
the fun, engaging activities from the accompanying Teacher Activity
Guide, available for purchase!
SAVE $50 when you purchase the entire library, which includes all seven
storybooks, one copy of the seven activity guides, and one set of all 14
posters from the BEST ME I Can Be! book series.
