This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves. Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says “no.” One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone’s feelings. Or she puts other people’s wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the right thing for herself by learning how to say “no.” Dear Reader Chapter One: Put on the Spot Chapter Two: Heavy Feelings Chapter Three: Jenna the Jacket Chapter Four: Empty Cup Chapter Five: It’s Not My Job to Pick Your Ice Cream Chapter Six: It’s Okay to Say No Chapter Seven: Not Guilty Chapter Eight: Doing the Right Thing, Not the Pleasing Thing Chapter Nine: Friends for Life
| ISBN: | 9781433839245 |
| Publication date: | 3rd May 2022 |
| Author: | Ellen Flanagan Burns |
| Illustrator: | Tracy Bishop |
| Publisher: | Magination Press, (American Psychological Association) an imprint of American Psychological Association |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Romance / Relationship Stories PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships |