Books published by Boys Town Press

Boone is back, and boy is he bothered! Why is his brother Finn the first to fly? And why can Otter flip but Boone can't? And what's with Beaver's big tail? It just doesn't seem fair!What Boone doesn't realize at first is that everyone is different. All of the animals at the pond are born with different talents, different sizes and shapes, and different abilities. This tale will engage young readers and help remind them of the importance of gratitude and hard work.

Don't be mean and irresponsible! That's the straight-to-the-point advice "Screen" has for young readers who are active on social media. Whether tapping out messages on their computers, tablets or phones, "Screen" wants all kids to know everything you post is attached to you for life, creating a digital trail that can't be erased. The Technology Tail delivers a timeless message to a new generation just learning how to navigate the fast-changing digital age.

Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, like ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym that left a classmate teary-eyed and crumpled on the floor, forces the adults in Braden's life to teach him about impulse control. But will the lessons shared by his teachers and his mom really help Braden manage his impulses?

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? Author Julia Cook's third book in the Responsible Me! series will have readers in stitches as Noodle describes the variety of rules he deals with daily. His mom helps him visualize the consequences of no rules at all and Noodle begins to understand that rules help create a safe environment for everyone.

So much in Noodle''s life just stinks! Homework stinks. Practice stinks. Yard work stinks. And family pictures? They REALLY stink!Luckily, Noodle''s mum and teacher are there to help him understand how his bad attitude, or "baditude," is affecting his mood and those around him. Even his friends are starting to avoid him! If only he can stop looking at everything so negatively, more positive results will follow!Join Noodle as he learns to turn his "I have to''s" into "I get to''s", his frown into a smile and his "badtitude" into "gratitude"!The newest title in the Responsible Me! series.

The Best Me I Can Be! series offers help for children who say inappropriate things. RJ says what he thinks... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel: "Gram, how come your skin looks like a Dalmatian?" "She stinks, Mom!" "Well then why are you getting so fat?" RJ's mouth is getting him into a lot of trouble. A rude comment at school earned him a detention. An insensitive remark at home earned him a scolding and made his sister cry. RJ doesn't realize his words are wrong. He thinks he's just offering feedback. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better! Tips for parents and educators included.