But Its Not My Fault (Responsible Me!)

But Its Not My Fault (Responsible Me!)

Teach children to stop making excuses and blaming others when they make mistakes.My name is Norman David Edwards but everybody calls me Noodle. Sometimes things happen to me that get me into trouble. But it's not my fault!This first book in the new Responsible Me! series, follows Noodle through a very rough day at school. It just isn't his fault that his brother's game ran late and he didn't finish his homework.Or that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Or that Mary Gold got in his airspace and hit his arm with her head...Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility, and turns his very rough day into a very good NEW day!Elementary school kids will identify with Noodle as he makes one excuse after another for his behavior and choices that lead to unwanted consequences. By learning to accept responsibility he finds instead how to use mistakes as opportunities for problem-solving and to turn negatives into positives.Stop the Blame Game with this book written for kids in grades K-5. Tips for parents, counselors, and teachers are included.See what others are saying about this fun story. I LOVED this book! It has cut down so much on tattling and students blaming others for their actions. The book really goes into depth about how it is our responsibility for how WE react to situations. It has helped with the blame game in my first grade room.- DesireeReviewBut It's Not My Fault is a cheery, quirky, color illustrated story about Noodle, a boy who gets into trouble but has so many excuses he can't take responsibility for his own behavior. Written in peppy verse and powered by active pictures of children of different racial backgrounds in everyday situations,But It's Not My Fault deals with the blame game especially as played by kids. There are many moments of humor, some times of thinking, and lots of careful reflecting in the pages of "But It's Not My Fault." Parents and teachers will appreciate the nine points listed on the last page, Tips for Parents and Educators.But It's Not My Fault is all about turning the blame game into the responsibility challenge for kids. --Children's Bookwatch, July 2015, Midwest Book Review...the author presents facts and answers to acknowledging something that may have been said or done that has done damage to someone physically or emotionally...This practical handbook is full of suggestions and ideas that make a lot of sense in developing a proper family and school atmosphere. --M.G. Paregian, PublisherMost of Julia Cook's books state they are for 4-10 year old children. As the grandparent of a young teen with Asperger's, I'm here to say her books are usually the only way we can help him to understand whatever the current or new problem might be. We can talk about what he needs to say or do, but it seldom connects, as he will tune out and shut down during a parental lecture. These books have been a godsend. Speaking out of turn and/or interrupting... yep, there's one for that.Tattling, teasing, personal space, choices, responsibility, meltdowns, anxiety, worry, frustration, grief, attitude adjustment - one for each of those too. She has written so many wonderful, easy to read and comprehend, short books on social skills - the one trait so many Aspies share - I think we have purchased them all. Maybe she'll write a few books to help older teens and younger adults refine their social skills ... I'd buy them! --Vicki CobbAbout the AuthorJulia Cook writes books for children that let them laugh while learning to solve their own problems, use better behavior, and develop healthy relationships. She has authored more than 50 books for children and teachers.