Boys Town Press

Who's the boss? Awesome Dawson or his BIG emotions? When Dawson is told to turn off the TV and go to bed, he huffs and puffs and kicks the couch. He's not ready for bed just yet. When Dawson is...

This book invites teens to examine their lives and relationships. It begins by helping define what physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual boundaries are. Stories of other teens illustrate how...

Ezekiel is such a sure-handed receiver, he's always chosen first when teams are picked for football. He's even earned the nickname EZ, short for endzone, because he catches so many touchdown passes...

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...

Spunky, spirited Decibella loves to be loud. Maybe that's why her name is Decibella? She shouts every time she answers a question, offers an opinion, shares a thought, or makes a request. It doesn't...

A child-friendly guide that strips away the stigmas, myths, and misconceptions associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Different Thinkers: ADHD uses simple language and...

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...

My name is Gus... but most people call me "Gas." I wish it was because I could run really fast, but it's not... and I don't. As educators and parents, we've all been there. Gas is passed and a...

Holly learns the hard way that crossing her fingers and hoping for the best is no strategy for success. The night before an important English test, Holly socializes more than she studies. On the...

Just because you think it, doesn't mean you say it. Children and adults alike struggle with the challenge of using their social filter. It's confusing for children to understand why we tell them to...

Teachers all know students who won't take No for an answer, who pester and whine for the things they want, or who get emotional and angry during disagreements with adults and peers. In this companion...

Fun ways for your students to learn HOW and WHEN to ask for help and HOW to stay on task! Would your students benefit from learning how to stay on task, so they finish their work? Do they know how...

"Give it back!" "Stop that!" "He won't share!" "I had it first!" "She kicked me!" "That's not fair!" As educators and parents, we've all been there. You get more than one child in a room, and...

Kelsey's a typical fourth-grader. She likes to hang out with her friends, play games, and do all the standard stuff. But there's one thing about Kelsey that really gets her into trouble - she HATES...

Holly is having a miserable, rotten day! She forgot her "show" for Show and Tell. She dropped her sandwich on the floor. She had to wait and wait and wait because Mom was the very last car in the...

An uplifting story about facing sadness and loss while rediscovering hope and self-acceptance! Managing SADness is a fresh, revised edition of the popular When I Couldn't Get Over It, I Learned to...

Marcos has lots of ideas about what it means to be an active listener. Unfortunately, they all involve gyrating his body while someone is speaking. If he doesn't figure out what active listening...

Missing assignments. Half-done homework. Sloppy notes. A backpack jammed full of non-essential stuff: Crusty candy wrappers! A stinky sock! Broken pencils! A crumpled comic book! When it comes to his...

Norbert is a "naumuh" and he and his classmates, Nelda, Buster, Tommy and Stewey enjoy eating everything with jelly beans on it! One day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new...

This simple and effective curriculum is designed to help educators empower all students with the skills they need to be more successful at school and in life. Created primarily for K-6 general...

A playful workbook to chart the growth and development of a child's social skills! Social Skills and Me... Growing Together! is a fresh, updated version of Getting Along with Others, the popular...

Is it possible to have fun while learning to accept feedback? You bet it is! This activity guide is a great addition to the storybook; Thanks for the Feedback, I Think! Author Julia Cook provides...

Introduce students in grades K through 6 to the most basic of social skills with this humorous story about RJ and his very rough day when nothing goes right.RJ learns that his problems happen because...

Help prevent problem behaviors and actually increase time available for academics by teaching social skills to students. Tools for Teaching Social Skills in School provides teachers with: Lesson...

This standout activity guide can be used by educators, counselors, and parents to help elementary school-aged children develop the social and emotional skills they need for success in school, in...

Brad has some pretty terrific things going on in his life - or at least that's what he tells all of his classmates! Did someone win a hot dog eating contest? Well, Brad did too. But he ate WAY MORE!...

Sophie says sorry - a lot. She says it so much, her schoolmates call her Sorry Sophie. It doesn't matter what mistake, mayhem, or misery she creates, Sophie blurts out a quick sorry and thinks she's...

Izzy is a confused wreck. Every friendship she has swirls with drama, leaving her emotionally and physically exhausted. But why all the drama? Is it because Izzy is too judgy? Too sassy? Too cocky...