Description:
Dawson is always happy and carefree as long as he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he throws epic tantrums whenever he must wait his turn or share anything. If he is ever going to live up to his name and show everyone how awesome he really is, he must learn patience, fairness, and kindness.
Awesome Dawson is written for young readers in grades PreK-5 and includes a special tips page for parents and educators to help children stretch their patience muscle and strengthen their self-control.Brief description:
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.
Review Quotes:
"As an educator and mother of four, I am constantly amazed with Julia's ability to write relevant and entertaining social stories to help children learn some of the most valuable lifelong skills--and Awesome Dawson, It's NOT Your Turn is no exception! Children of all ages (and perhaps even adults, too) will connect with Dawson as he struggles to show patience and flexibility when experiencing having to wait his turn. Through her characters, Julia offers practical tools and tricks that are effective, memorable, and easy to apply. She's truly changing the world seven minutes at a time!" - AMANDA FETERL, Elementary Principal