Book Series · 7 Books

National Center for Youth Issues Books

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

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· 1,508 words· Est. 12 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

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?

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.

It's Hard to Be a Verb!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

A restless boy learns to control his impulses with his mom's help.

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.

Soda Pop Head

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

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

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

A child learns to manage anxiety with creative strategies and a worry hat.

Lying Up a Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2015

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

Good to know

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring National Center for Youth Issues to life.

01

Julia Cook

Author
02

Julia

Author
03

Cook

Author
04

Anita DuFalla

Illustrator
05

Carrie Hartman

Illustrator
06

Phillip W Rodgers;Phillip W Rodgers

Illustrator
07

Allison Valentine

Illustrator
08

Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

Illustrator

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