"Dawson is always happy whenever he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he hates having to wait his turn. When he isnt first, he cries, complains, and loses all self-control. If Dawson really wants to be awesome, he has to figure out how to be more patient, less selfish, and more willing to share and take turns. Awesome Dawson is the first storybook in award-winning author Julia Cooks new [ insert name] series, written for young readers in grades PreK-5."
Is Dawson really awesome? He doesnt look so awesome when he bursts into tears because hes not first in line for a bubble gum ice cream cone. Or when he cries his eyes out because hes behind the crowd at the gorilla habitat. Or when he pouts because he cant be line leader at school. Or when hes blubbering because hes not the first one to use the bubble-blowing wand. It seems like the only thing awesome about Dawson is his ability to cry! If he cant go first, see first or be first, he wails and whines. If Dawson really wants to be awesome, the whining and the waterworks have to stop. But is that enough to prove his awesomeness, or does he need to show a bit more patience, fairness, and empathy too? With playful rhymes and illustrations, Awesome Dawson, It Is NOT Your Turn! is an amusing tale about learning how to share and take turns. A special tips page written specifically for parents and educators offers valuable suggestions on helping children stretch their patience muscle and strengthen their self-control. Julia Cook is an award-winning author and highly sought-after speaker. A former teacher and school counselor, her popular childrens stories help young readers learn to use social skills and develop healthy relationships. She has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Moms Choice Awards. Her most recent titles include Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, Herman Jiggle: Its Recess Not Restress and The I in Integrity
