Herman Jiggle, It's Recess not Restress!

by Julia Cook, Michael Garland (Illustrator)

Overview

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 tag
but I don’t anymore
The kids tag so hard
that my arm gets sore

Herman gets his arm punched so often playing tag, he is sore the whole day. And his schoolmates are always changing the rules so they can win. These playground problems have Herman so upset, he refuses to go outside.

Can a caring teacher help Herman recapture the fun of recess while losing all the stress? Can Herman gain the confidence and skills he needs to handle playground problems? This delightful, goofy tale offers young readers a timely reminder about believing in and practicing the Golden Rule.

Attention-grabbing illustrationsby New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland add to the story's charm. Herman Jiggle, It’s RECESS not RESTRESS! is a compelling storybook that speaks to young children who has anxiety around recess, fitting in, and feeling insecure.

This storybook is part of the Socially Skilled Kids series, which is great for students in Grades PreK through 4. Whether you are a teacher, a school counselor, or a parent – you will be able to use Herman’s story to help a child who is struggling.

Help your children overcome their social emotional challenges with the Socially Skilled Kids series.

• Herman Jiggle, Say Hello- How to talk to people when your words get stuck
• Herman Jiggle, Go to Sleep! – Why is bedtime when children’s curiosity seems to peak?
• Herman Jiggle, Just Be You!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944882815
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Socially Skilled Kids , #3
Edition description:	First Edition, Illustrated
Pages:	31
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Lexile:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 11 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.

Michael Garland is a bestselling author and illustrator of more than 30 children's books, including the award-winning Get Off My Lawn! He has been on the New York Times bestseller list four times and has illustrated work for celebrity authors, including James Patterson and Gloria Estefan. Michael was born in Manhattan and studied art at Pratt Institute. He is a highly sought-after speaker and popular guest at literary conferences, festivals, and schools.

Editorial Reviews

Herman Jiggle’s struggle with anxiety around recess is a great catalyst to start classroom conversations about playground social rules and sage equipment usage. My students have learned that it is so much more fun to play when they include everyone. – Kim Isenhour, Education Director

"THE perfect book to teach our kiddos about FRIENDSHIP and KINDNESS!


@juliacookonline does is AGAIN and AGAIN!


Our students and children are LEARNING how to play. They’re LEARNING how to make good decisions. They’re LEARNING how to create long lasting relationships and friendships. They’re LEARNING how to navigate all things social.


And this little gem is a book that you are going to want in your SEL book nook to help you TEACH them." - Kim Gameroz, Behavioral Specialist

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