That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!

Written by Julia Cook · Illustrated by Anita DuFalla

Part of the Responsible Me! series

Noodle wants a rule-free day, but learns why rules matter.

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31 pages· ~620L
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Noodle is fed up with rules at home and school, convinced they ruin his fun. He dreams of a day without them, but his mom helps him see the chaos that would ensue. As Noodle imagines the consequences, he starts to understand the importance of rules in keeping everyone safe. Will he embrace the structure he once despised? Join Noodle on his hilarious journey to discover why rules might not be so bad after all.

From the publisher

Noodle is having a rough couple of days. The rules keep getting in the way of his fun! Rules for this and rules for that. There are so many rules - too many rules! Rules stink! Noodle has no use for obeying rules at home, or school. He argues about the rules and doesn’t think any of them actually apply to HIM! Can’t he just have a rule-free day? With help from mom, Noodle learns to visualize the consequences of no rules at all and begins to understand that rules help create a safe environment for everyone.

This is the third book in award-winning author Julia Cook’s Responsible Me! series which strengthens character development and helps kids use better social skills at school and at home. The reader will be in stitches as Noodle describes the many types of rules he deals with daily, and how much better things would be if kids like him didn’t have rules to follow.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
31
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
Themes & topics
Books about manners and etiquetteBooks about making decisionsBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtuesBooks about obedience
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 1, 2016
First published
March 31, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781934490983

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