Cliques Just Don't Make Cents

by Julia Cook, Anita DuFalla (Illustrator)

Overview

Penny usually feels left out when she tries to hang with the silver Coin Clique.

The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar who are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn't worth much.

One day, Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold dollar coin. Dollar is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With Dollar's help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside.

Cliques Just Don't Make Cents is a book that helps kids understand the emotional toll that cliques can have on those who are excluded from popular social groups. It also teaches them how to build better relationships. Included in the book are tips for parents and educators on how to help young people who often feel left out by others.

The series also includes:

• • Making Friends Is an Art!
  • Rumor Has It...
  • I Want to Be the Only Dog
  • The Judgmental Flower
  • Table Talk
  • Hygiene... You Stink!
  • Tease Monster
  • Peer Pressure Gauge

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934490396
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	08/15/2012
Series:	Building Relationships , #2
Pages:	31
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Julia has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving parents and educators the “what to say” and “how to say it to kids.” Her ultimate goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents and educators by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills to kids.

Anita DuFalla is an award-winning illustrator, editorial art director and university adjunct faculty member in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

"Finally - there's a delightful and clever way to reach all students when teaching about cliques! It's especially useful for small friendship groups when talking about exclusion, what it feels like not to belong, and the joy of finding out that everyone of us is important to this world. Thanks Julia, for another great book!" - Jane Balvanz, MSE, RPT, Professional School Counselor, Co-Author, When Girls Hurt Girls; AWayThrough.com

"Julia Cook delivers another brilliant lesson to children. Penny's transformation speaks of the level of self-confidence and self-worth we would like for all our little ones to have…even for teenagers, who can struggle sometimes with fitting in." - Deirdra C. Williams, Past President North Carolina School Counselor Association, Dean of Counseling and Student Services Heritage High School

"Cliques Just Don’t Make Cents is a clever metaphor and delightfully written lesson about a very important topic that should be read by students of all ages." - Sheldon Braaten, Ph.D., Executive Director, Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents

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