That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!

by Julia Cook, Anita DuFalla (Illustrator)

Overview

"My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes I get into trouble because I don't follow the rules."

Noodle is having a rough couple of days. The rules keep getting in the way of his fun! Rules for this and rules for that. There are so many rules - too many rules! Rules stink! Noodle has no use for obeying rules at home, or school.

He argues about the rules and doesn't think any of them actually apply to HIM! Can't he just have a rule-free day? With help from mom, Noodle learns to visualize the consequences of no rules at all and begins to understand that rules help create a safe environment for everyone. 

This is the third book in award-winning author Julia Cook's Responsible Me! series which strengthens character development and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home. The reader will be in stitches as Noodle describes the many types of rules he deals with daily, and how much better things would be if kids like him didn't have rules to follow.

Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the storybook.

The series also includes:

• But It's Not My Fault
• Baditude!
• Cheaters Never Prosper
• The Procrastinator 
• What's in It For Me?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934490983
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Series:	Responsible Me Series , #3
Edition description:	First Edition, Illustrated
Pages:	31
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Julia Cook, a former middle school teacher and elementary school counselor, has become an internationally renowned children's author. Her creative books are research based and model positive parenting strategies, positive teaching strategies, and hands on problem-solving strategies for kids. Her books, including I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!, Making Friends Is an Art! and But It’s Not My Fault!, have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Mom’s Choice Awards, and have been endorsed by the Alaska Department of Education. Julia and her titles have also been featured in Parents magazine, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, Fatherly.com, CNN's Headline News and more.

 

Editorial Reviews

A perfect resource for teachers, counselors and parents searching for an engaging way to help explain the importance of rules in any setting. As a counselor, I found the book useful with a group of third-grade boys who often struggled with understanding and following rules. The examples in the book were easy to connect with, and I heard several ‘Oh yeah, me too!’ during our reading and discussion! So glad to add it to my Julia Cook collection!” – Natalie Serbousek, Licensed School Counselor

"I love this book because it really helps to explain the importance of having and following rules. As a counselor, I try to use it at the beginning of each school year, but it works throughout the year." - Kendria Poydras

"We are using these books with our primary students at school. They are very relatable to what our students are feeling and dealing with at their age." - Mandy Kirk, Amazon

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