{"product_id":"peer-pressure-gauge-volume-4-9781934490488","title":"Peer Pressure Gauge: Volume 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorbert is a \"naumuh\" and he and his classmates, Nelda, Buster, Tommy and Stewey enjoy eating everything with jelly beans on it! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new. In order to encourage everyone to participate, the teacher continues to sweeten the pot. But when Norbert is less than eager to try something new, he experiences first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of peer pressure. His classmates continue to pressure Norbert to do what they want him to do. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders witness Norbert's internal deliberation as he struggles with whether or not to give into the pressure. He describes in detail how it feels to have his peer pressure gauge continue to rise! Norbert demonstrates to his classmates that if he is able to stay strong and let his inner voice shine, he will feel better about himself, and may avoid some hard to live with consequences! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeer Pressure Gauge\u003c\/i\u003e is the fourth installment of the popular \u003ci\u003eBuilding Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e series which supports social emotional learning. Educators, parents, and children alike will enjoy this imaginative story of how escalating peer pressure feels as they learn the skills necessary to triumph over the pressure to conform. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeer Pressure Gauge\u003c\/i\u003e is the recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. Tips for parents and educators are located at the end of the story to further address that negative peer pressure can cause many difficulties. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe series also includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Friends Is an Art!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eRumor Has It...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Want to Be the Only Dog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Judgmental Flower\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTable Talk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHygiene... You Stink!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTease Monster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCliques Just Don't Make Cents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Her \u003ci\u003eBuilding Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e series of 9 storybooks helps kids develop healthy relationships with their peers, parents, and teachers. Julia regularly presents in schools across the country and delivers keynote addresses at national education and counseling conferences. She has received the \u003ci\u003eAssociation for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, \u003c\/i\u003e and her books have been honored by the \u003ci\u003eNational Parenting Center\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMom's Choice Awards.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Boys Town Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630442647826,"sku":"9781934490488","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1eb3070b-c6bb-478b-80e5-54aa7a914b74.jpg?v=1732752517","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/peer-pressure-gauge-volume-4-9781934490488","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}