RJ has had a rough day: a series of foul-ups that included being late for school, scoring an own goal & getting a zero for his maths homework. All his own fault, you see, because RJ just doesn't listen & cannot do what he is asked. Includes tips for parents & teachers on how to teach listening & following instructions skills to children.

NO is RJs least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or Well see or Later or Ill think about it.

RJ's having another bad day His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his team, RJ goes home to find only one biscuit left in the jar - and his mum makes him share it with his sister With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the football field, but in school and at home too

Award-winning author Julia Cook offers a vividly insightful look into peer pressure. Peer Pressure Gauge is the fourth installment of the popular Building Relationships series. Rampant with humor and creativity, coupled with vibrant illustrations by Anita DuFalla, teachers, parents, and kids alike will enjoy this imaginative story of how escalating peer pressure feels as they learn the skills necessary to triumph over this difficult issue.

RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful Best Me I Can Be series.

Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ's journey as he discovers feedback's many forms, and he learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, in school and with friends.