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National Center for Youth Issues Books

In order from A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue to Lying Up a Storm.

The National Center for Youth Issues series is a set of 7 picture books by Julia Cook, published between 2005 and 2015. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 30 pages.

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
It's Hard to Be a Verb!
The D Word (Divorce)
Soda Pop Head
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
Lying Up a Storm
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

By Julia Cook, Anita DuFalla (Illustrator)

A boy's tattling habit leads to a bizarre tongue transformation. Can he learn when to speak up?

32 pages· 1,579 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Summary: Josh's constant tattling on everyone, even his dog, turns into a nightmare when he wakes up with a bizarre, itchy tongue. Covered in purple spots, his tongue becomes a lesson in knowing when to speak up. As Josh navigates this strange predicament, he must learn the difference between tattling and telling. Will this unusual experience teach him the importance of speaking out only when it truly matters? Discover how Josh's transformation helps him understand the crucial balance between tattling and warning others about important issues.
The complete set

National Center for Youth Issues Series

7 books · Published 2005–2015

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$1049

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

A boy's tattling habit leads to a bizarre tongue transformation. Can he learn when to speak up?

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$1049

My Mouth Is a Volcano!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

A young boy struggles to control his impulsive behavior and learn to wait his turn in class and at home.

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$995

The D Word (Divorce)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2011

A boy learns to cope with his parents' divorce and discovers it's not his fault.

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$1049

Soda Pop Head

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

A boy learns to control his explosive temper before it erupts.

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$1049

Lying Up a Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2015

A boy's lies create a storm within, threatening friendships and trust.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the National Center for Youth Issues series?

There are 7 books in the National Center for Youth Issues series. It began with A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue in 2005, and the newest book, Lying Up a Storm, was published in 2015.

What ages are the National Center for Youth Issues books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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