Thanks for the Feedback, (I Think!)

By Julia Cook, Kelsey De Weerd (Illustrator)

Part of the Best Me I Can Be! series

A young boy learns to navigate feedback and compliments, transforming challenges into growth.

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31 pages· 1,342 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

RJ loves playing soccer and hanging out with friends, but struggles with accepting feedback and compliments. When his friends and family offer advice and praise, RJ's initial reaction is to argue. Through his journey, he learns the art of receiving feedback gracefully, discovering how it can help him grow. Will RJ embrace these lessons and become a better version of himself? Join him in this engaging story that teaches essential social skills, perfect for young readers learning to navigate the complexities of communication and self-improvement.

From the publisher

Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments? Teach them the social skills “how to accept feedback” and “how to give and receive compliments” using a kid-friendly story with a lesson that enriches social emotional learning. This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn’t sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he’s doing very well, there are some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses. Throughout this story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately. Parents and teachers will love taking kids on RJ’s journey as he discovers the many forms of feedback, and he learns to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, in school and with friends. This picture book book is the sixth in Julia Cook’s BEST ME I Can Be! series which teaches children in grades K through 6 social skills that can make home life happier and school more successful. Tips for parents and educators to effectively teach how to give and receive compliments and how to accept feedback are included at the end of the picture book. The series also includes: The WORST Day of My Life EVER!I Just Don’t Like the Sound of NO!SORRY, I Forgot to Ask!TEAMWORK Isn’t My Thing, and I Don’t Like to SHARE!I Just Want to Do It MY WAY!I Can’t Believe You SAID That!

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