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by Julia Cook (Author), Anita Dufalla (Illustrator)
Penny usually feels left out when she tries to hang with the silver Coin Clique.
The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar who are best friends, do everything together, and tell Penny she isn't worth much. One day, Penny lands in a pocket with the beautiful, gold dollar coin. Dollar is different from the silver coins too, and she starts to teach Penny how special and valuable she really is. With Dollar's help, Penny learns to feel as shiny on the inside as she looks on the outside. Cliques Just Don't Make Cents is a book that helps kids understand the emotional toll that cliques can have on those who are excluded from popular social groups. It also teaches them how to build better relationships. Included in the book are tips for parents and educators on how to help young people who often feel left out by others. The series also includes:- Making Friends Is an Art!
- Rumor Has It...
- I Want to Be the Only Dog
- The Judgmental Flower
- Table Talk
- Hygiene... You Stink!
- Tease Monster
- Peer Pressure Gauge
Author Biography
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.
