It's My Way or the Highway
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

It's My Way or the Highway

Written by Julia Cook · Illustrated by Kyle Merriman

Book #1 in the The Leader I'll Be series

A bossy child learns the difference between leading and dictating.

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32 pages· ~620L
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Cora June's bossiness disrupts her world, from school to home. Her demands make life difficult for everyone, but can she learn the art of true leadership? As Cora June navigates her way through conflicts, she must discover the balance between being assertive and being bossy. Will she embrace flexibility and understand the impact of her actions? This engaging tale explores the journey of a young girl learning the value of compromise and the power of leading with empathy. Join Cora June as she uncovers the benefits of not always getting her way.

From the publisher

Cora June is B-O-S-S-Y! And her bossiness is getting in the way of her success. She points out her teacher’s boring assignments. She dictates the games people play at recess. She even objects to family dinners. If Cora June doesn’t get her way, she can make life miserable for those around her. Will anyone put the brakes on her outlandish demands? And will Cora June ever realize that she can be a leader, but still be flexible? With help, Cora June learns that there is a difference between being assertive and being bossy. See what additional lessons are learned in this eye-opening tale about the benefits of not always getting your way. This is the first title in an exciting storybook series, The Leader I’ll Be! book series which includes: It’s My Way or the Highway - Cora June learns to be assertive and flexible without being bossy.The I in Integrity - Can Cora June do the right thing…even when no one is looking? Good Things Come to Those Who Wait - In a world consumed by instant gratification, can Cora June stay calm and patient? The Great Compromise - Cora June sees that future leaders must learn to compromise and show they are willing to listen to others.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 20, 2019
First published
February 16, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781944882372

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