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by Julia Cook (Author), Kelsey de Weerd (Illustrator)
Rico (RJ in the English text) wakes up with gum in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, and kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal!
After his mom helps him learn the skills of listening and following instructions, Rico finds that he can have the BEST day of his life. Tips for parents and Educators on how to reinforce the skills with children are included. Each colorfully illustrated page includes both the Spanish and English text. Great to use with children in grades K-6 who are learning to speak and read either language.Front Jacket
This is a Spanish/English edition of the popular, award-winning
children's book, The WORST Day of My Life EVER. Rico (RJ in the
English text) wakes up with gum in his hair, misses recess because he's late to school, and kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal!
After his mom helps him learn the skills of listening and following
instructions, Rico finds that he can have the BEST day of his life. Tips for parents and educators on how to reinforce the skills with children are included.
Each colorfully illustrated page includes both the Spanish and English text. Great to use with children in grades K-6 who are learning to speak and read either language.
Author Biography
Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. She 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. Her storybooks show children how to make a positive difference in their lives by teaching them lifelong problem-solving skills. Her Best Me I Can Be series of children's books teaches essential social skills, such as Listening and Following Instructions. Julia's ultimate goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents and educators by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills to kids.
