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RJ's back in the sixth installment of award-winning author Julia Cook's very successful Best Me I Can Be series, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK . I THINK! This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing football and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn't sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he's doing very well, there are, also, some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses. 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 learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

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...RJ is a boy who has trouble finding the right thing to say when others give him compliments or constructive feedback. Using many familiar examples and interaction situations, RJ is taught the following suggestions: When somebody GIVES you a compliment, the BEST thing for you to do, is to LOOK at the person, use a nice, pleasant voice, and simply say, 'THANK YOU.' The second suggestion is When somebody GIVES you feedback, they're helping to IMPROVE who you are. LISTEN to the person, and say 'OK.' Their words just might take you far. Make sure that when you listen you LOOK at the one who is talking to you. STAY CALM on the inside, no matter what is said. Then carefully THINK it through. Using ideas coming from these two key suggestions, RJ is able to improve his soccer game, get his schoolwork done on time, and show all his homework steps in math to prove he is not cheating. Thanks for the Feedback...I Think! is a practical kids self help book that many adults could also benefit from. Amusing, nonjudgmental language and pictures help keep the message clear and positive throughout this appealing self help for boys and girls age 7 and up. - Children's Bookwatch Julia Cook knows just how to write so that ADHD kids will listen. My son loves these books and wanted all of them. It has been the best investment in our ADHD therapy plan. She clearly gets it and understands what the world looks like to an ADHD kid. The stories asses the challenges without being preachy and give specific and direct rules to follow, to concur each challenge they address. They benefit ALL kids (and adults) and are good for the entire family to know and follow. - T.J. Wright, Amazon What a wonderful book for children, parents, and educators! Accepting feedback is often a difficult skill for children. This book shares one young man's struggle with accepting compliments as well as criticism, while teaching appropriate responses that are socially acceptable and will enhance relationships. I highly recommend this book for all educators! - Tara Eckstaine, M.Ed., Elemantary Administraion, K-12 Leadership Principal, Horace Mann Elementary & Bridges, Sioux Falls School District

"""...RJ is a boy who has trouble finding the right thing to say when others give him compliments or constructive feedback. Using many familiar examples and interaction situations, RJ is taught the following suggestions: ""When somebody GIVES you a compliment, the BEST thing for you to do, is to LOOK at the person, use a nice, pleasant voice, and simply say, 'THANK YOU.'"" The second suggestion is ""When somebody GIVES you feedback, they're helping to IMPROVE who you are. LISTEN to the person, and say 'OK.' Their words just might take you far. Make sure that when you listen you LOOK at the one who is talking to you. STAY CALM on the inside, no matter what is said. Then carefully THINK it through."" Using ideas coming from these two key suggestions, RJ is able to improve his soccer game, get his schoolwork done on time, and show all his homework steps in math to prove he is not cheating. ""Thanks for the Feedback...I Think!"" is a practical kids self help book that many adults could also benefit from. Amusing, nonjudgmental language and pictures help keep the message clear and positive throughout this appealing self help for boys and girls age 7 and up."" - Children's Bookwatch ""Julia Cook knows just how to write so that ADHD kids will listen. My son loves these books and wanted all of them. It has been the best investment in our ADHD therapy plan. She clearly ""gets it"" and understands what the world looks like to an ADHD kid. The stories asses the challenges without being preachy and give specific and direct ""rules"" to follow, to concur each challenge they address. They benefit ALL kids (and adults) and are good for the entire family to know and follow."" - T.J. Wright, Amazon ""What a wonderful book for children, parents, and educators! Accepting feedback is often a difficult skill for children. This book shares one young man's struggle with accepting compliments as well as criticism, while teaching appropriate responses that are socially acceptable and will enhance relationships. I highly recommend this book for all educators!"" - Tara Eckstaine, M.Ed., Elemantary Administraion, K-12 Leadership Principal, Horace Mann Elementary & Bridges, Sioux Falls School District"

...RJ is a boy who has trouble finding the right thing to say when others give him compliments or constructive feedback. Using many familiar examples and interaction situations, RJ is taught the following suggestions: When somebody GIVES you a compliment, the BEST thing for you to do, is to LOOK at the person, use a nice, pleasant voice, and simply say, 'THANK YOU.' The second suggestion is When somebody GIVES you feedback, they're helping to IMPROVE who you are. LISTEN to the person, and say 'OK.' Their words just might take you far. Make sure that when you listen you LOOK at the one who is talking to you. STAY CALM on the inside, no matter what is said. Then carefully THINK it through. Using ideas coming from these two key suggestions, RJ is able to improve his soccer game, get his schoolwork done on time, and show all his homework steps in math to prove he is not cheating. Thanks for the Feedback...I Think! is a practical kids self help book that many adults could also benefit from. Amusing, nonjudgmental language and pictures help keep the message clear and positive throughout this appealing self help for boys and girls age 7 and up. - Children's Bookwatch Julia Cook knows just how to write so that ADHD kids will listen. My son loves these books and wanted all of them. It has been the best investment in our ADHD therapy plan. She clearly gets it and understands what the world looks like to an ADHD kid. The stories asses the challenges without being preachy and give specific and direct rules to follow, to concur each challenge they address. They benefit ALL kids (and adults) and are good for the entire family to know and follow. - T.J. Wright, Amazon What a wonderful book for children, parents, and educators! Accepting feedback is often a difficult skill for children. This book shares one young man's struggle with accepting compliments as well as criticism, while teaching appropriate responses that are socially acceptable and will enhance relationships. I highly recommend this book for all educators! - Tara Eckstaine, M.Ed., Elemantary Administraion, K-12 Leadership Principal, Horace Mann Elementary & Bridges, Sioux Falls School District

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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. Julia has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by the National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards. Julia has presented in more than 800 schools across the country and regularly delivers keynote addresses at national education, counseling and character conferences.

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