Study Skilled...Not!!! - (Functioning Executive) by Julia Cook (Paperback)

About the Book

Polar opposites, Cletus and Bocephus become study partners! The boys then learn how good study skills can affect not only their grades, but also their attitudes and results.

Book Synopsis

Why Does Studying Have to Be So Difficult?!

Some children become overly stressed at the simple mention of a test, while others avoid thinking about it at all. Neither approach is healthy. Having good study skills can make a huge difference when it comes to succeeding in both school and in life. However, good study skills are not innate - they must be taught, embraced and cultivated. When children learn the correct way to study, they develop effective skills that can lead to a greater chance of success later in life.

Polar opposites, Cletus and Bocephus become study partners! Bocephus over studies and stresses about every assignment and test. Cletus studies as little as possible and puts off any preparation until the night before. Knowing that neither approach is effective, Cletus' mom introduces them to powerful, hands-on, study tips called, "The Amazing Great 8!" The boys then learn how good study skills can affect not only their grades, but also their attitudes and results.

"Don't worry about that boys.
Studying doesn't have to be so tough.
As long as you do the 'AMAZING GREAT 8, '
it won't seem near as rough."

This storybook is the third in the "Functioning Executive" book series. It highlights the importance of studying and being prepared for a test. It also spotlights the unique differences and strengths that live in all of us. This book will teach children a systematic approach toward preparing for a test which will give them skills they can use later in life. Children who possess effective studying skills can also prepare for future success.

Review Quotes

A perfect resource full of tangible tips to develop study skills for elementary-age children! As a teacher, I find it vital to begin developing the habits of organization and planning at an early age to foster independence and selfworth as a learner. The characters are relatable to different kinds of personalities and learning styles - I finally have a resource to guide my study skill lesson planning!

Jill D. Kuzma
Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Author

Julia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children's author, counselor, and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published children's books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook's work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the "what to say" and the "how to say it."