Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Her Building Relationships series of 9 storybooks helps kids develop healthy relationships with their peers, parents, and teachers. Julia regularly presents in schools across the country and delivers keynote addresses at national education and counseling conferences. 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.

Finally - there's a delightful and clever way to reach all students when teaching about cliques! It's especially useful for small friendship groups when talking about exclusion, what it feels like not to belong, and the joy of finding out that everyone of us is important to this world. Thanks Julia, for another great book! - Jane Balvanz, MSE, RPT, Professional School Counselor, Co-Author, When Girls Hurt Girls; AWayThrough.com

Julia Cook delivers another brilliant lesson to children. Penny's transformation speaks of the level of self-confidence and self-worth we would like for all our little ones to have...even for teenagers, who can struggle sometimes with fitting in. - Deirdra C. Williams, Past President North Carolina School Counselor Association, Dean of Counseling and Student Services Heritage High School

Cliques Just Don't Make Cents is a clever metaphor and delightfully written lesson about a very important topic that should be read by students of all ages. - Sheldon Braaten, Ph.D., Executive Director, Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents