Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Her Communicate with Confidence series of 4 storybooks teach young readers about voice volume, navigating social media, and being respectful of others. 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.

"Bragging can have such a negative impact on social relationships. Julia's incredible talent with words, coupled with amazing illustrations, takes a sensitive topic and makes it understandable to children. This book allows children to understand the problems bragging creates and offers specific strategies to help them change their behaviors. It incorporates self-reflection and skill building with the message that you make friends by choosing to be a 'pull-upper' instead of a 'one-upper.'" - Melissa A. Louvar Reeves, Ph.D., School Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and University Lecturer

Well, I Can Top That! is an outrageous story about Brad, a boy who liked to brag, telling outrageous exaggerated stories or tall tales to impress friends. Brad really wanted to just have friends, and he found that his behavior was not impressing friends or making new ones for him. One day his teacher helped him understand that he needed to change from being a 'One-Upper' to a 'Pull-Upper, ' someone who lets a friend take spotlight time and attention and gives them support instead of always competing with them. "Well, I Can Top That!" is filled with humorous, colorful tall tale exaggerations and expressions and funny, zany, expressive illustrations. It will make some helpful points and suggestions about winning ways to become a "Pull-Upper' instead of a 'One-Upper.' A helpful list of tips for parents and educators on bragging behavior is included. - Diane C. Donovan, Editor, Children's Bookwatch

Cook has a way of communicating clearly and with empathy for a child's perspective. This is a must have parenting tool that the kids like as they learn. - S W, Amazon