Rumor Has It: Volume 9

Rumor has it... that the girls have a couch in their bathroom. And they sometimes take naps in there.

AND GUESS WHAT ELSE?

Rumor has it... they have a TV and play video games in there, too!

Whether we've been the subject of a rumor or the one spreading a rumor about someone else, most of us have been involved with rumors somehow. But how many people really stop to think about the damaging effects?

Fortunately, award-winning author Julia Cook does, and cleverly brings this serious subject to light in an entertaining and funny, but cautionary, tale about the importance of NOT starting or spreading rumors.

Told through the eyes of the rumor marble, the story describes how a simple misunderstanding starts a chain reaction that can't be undone. Kindergarten through 6 students will laugh as they read this story and are reminded that it's much easier to prevent a train - or a rolling rumor marble - from starting to roll forward than trying to stop one!

Rumor Has It is part of the Building Relationships series which supports social competence. Tips for parents and educators are located a the end of the story to help teach children how to cope and react effectively to rumors.

The series also includes:

• The Judgmental Flower
• Table Talk
• I Want to Be the Only Dog
• Hygiene... You Stink!
• Peer Pressure Gauge
• Tease Monster
• Cliques Just Don't Make Cents
• Making Friends Is an Art!

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Published: 06/15/2018
Pages: 31
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.80h x 8.80w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781944882242
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508619 / Rumor Has It...

About the Author
Cook, Julia: - Julia Cook is a former school counselor and teacher who has evolved into a national award-winning children's author, parenting expert and inspirational speaker. She travels the country and abroad discussing her stories, encouraging children to laugh while learning to solve their own problems. Cook's research-based books have been referenced in such publications as Parent's Magazine, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, Care.com, Military Spouse, Yahoo.com, Dr.laura.com, and babyzone.com. With approximately two million books in print, she has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards. Julia is a proud mother and grandmother.