Things just don't seem to be going Noodle's way. But it's not his fault that he didn't finish his homework or that her forgot to turn in his library book.

Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility.

So much of Noodle's life just stinks Homework stinks. Practice stinks. Yard work stinks. And family pictures? They REALLY stink Luckily, Noodle's mom and teacher are there to help him understand how his bad attitude, or "baditude," is affecting his mood and those around him. Even his friends are starting to avoid him If only he can stop looking at everything so negatively, more positive results will follow Join Noodle as he learns to turn his "I have to's" into "I get to's," his frown into a smile, and his "badtitude" into "gratitude" This is the 2nd title in the...

Veteran author Julia Cook offers another funny but educational tale in her next book in the award-winning Building Relationships series. Table Talk is told from the perspective of the Dinner Table, who sees it as her job to explain proper table etiquette to the children who sit around her. Parents and educators of K-6 students will get a real kick out of Table's advice, guidance, and how-tos.

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find anything in his room. He is constantly losing things and is very disorganized and messy. Bocephus, on the other hand, is the most organized, uptight person on the planet. If Bocephus ever misplaces anything... he totally freaks out After Cletus mom refuses to let him play with Bocephus until his room is cleaned, Bocephus steps in to help out his disorganized cousin. "Cletus... There's a home for everything. Every whatchamacallit has its spot. Let's sort through your stuff and put it where it...

Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn't, he whines about it. This creative story addresses two very challenging topics: winning and whining. When Wendell has one of those days where nothing seems to go his way, his mom helps him understand that everything in life doesn't have to be a contest and that losing does not make you a loser. In fact, it can make you stronger She also points out that although it feels great to celebrate a win, winning isn't everything, and whining about things just makes it worse. "Whiners aren't winners, and winners never whine. You...