But It's Not My Fault (Responsible Me! Book 1)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all of her books! I can't say enough about them except I think these books should be mandatory for all teachers! I love how simple the books are to read and she always gives good advice at the end on how to incorporate the coping mechanisms. I am an Occupational Therapist, single mother of 2 girls ages 8 and 10, and a Girl Scout leader to two troops. Julia Cook's book have helped me explain to my "kids" emotional and physical "conditions" in a non-judgmental and inspiring way. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL OF HER BOOKS!!!!! I also recommend you get her accompanying workbook for teachers which she has produced for several of her products. Our favorite books from Julia Cook: My Mouth is Like a Volcano (I only have to say "volcano" to my "kids" and they know they need to wait before interrupting my conversation; it's great having a "code" word so as not to "embarrass" the kids in front of others); It Isn't Easy Being a Verb (my youngest has ADHD - great resource for her); Melvin the Molar (the importance of good oral hygiene); Decibela (inside vs outside voice). I also highly recommend the book Making Friends is an Art, which was co-authored with another person (I believe). All the teachers, and pediatric OT's, I have shared these books with have gone out and immediately purchased and have used with good success. If I could give Julia Cook's books a 10/5 rating, I would. You will NOT be disappointed!!!!

Most 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!

OMG, we LOVE this book in 3rd Grade! Such an amazing book about taking responsibility for your own actions and being responsibile for your body and words. We refer to the language and lessons in this book all the time in 3rd Grade, and the kids ask me to borrow it for independent reading all the time. Definitely recommend for any classroom, parents, school counselor, anyone that works with kids!

While the book promotes a good behavior lesson, I’m not a fan of the way it reads. It feels choppy and without a good flow. Was hoping for a bit better flow for a kids book.

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.

Instead of getting angry at my child for lying, or even just whining about circumstances he's created himself, I've decided to read books that capitalize on what I DO wish him to do- like this, Take Responsibility.This is a great book to enjoy with my rowdy 5 year old, who asks me to read it, even though I think he knows why I bought THIS book... still, he has *asked* me to read it. ;)

I thought this book was terrible and I won’t read it to my children again. It’s full of examples of adults setting up a child for failure then getting mad when he acts like a kid. And lecturing him when he has trouble making good choices. For example, the teacher makes him stay inside from recess (research shows how ineffective that is) and then she gets upset when he jumps in the hallways and accidentally bumps into someone. And I agree with other reviewers that having a black child as the troublemaker who always blames others is blatant racism.

This is such a great book, as are all of the books in this series by Julia Cook. We've loved everyone of them. Having a 10 year old with some behavior issues, these books seem to be written about him at times. Sometimes he'll even say: "That sounds just like me!" The illustrations are colorful and the stories are interesting and written at kid level. Highly recommend!

This book is for a small child. The format is large however the content is tiny and has more pictures than text.It is useful only if you have this problem in the family if not it’s a waist of money.I feel the book overpriced.My child didn’t like pictures in the book. Describing it as unreal and hard to relate to.

Nice story

The story is very interesting. It is a good tool to help kids behaviour. Very colourful.

Good

Expensive for the size but it is a useful book to have.