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.

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?

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.