Decibella is so loud, she's hurting ears, startling wait staff, disrupting classmates, and annoying moviegoers.She doesn't realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice. That is until a caring teacher introduces her to the silly-sounding word Slurpadoodleand the five volumes of voice (Whisper, 6-inch, Table Talk, Strong Speaker, and Outside).With a little practice, patience, and persistence, can Decibella become a voice volume expert? Or will her volume be permanently stuck on shout?A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers insightful and practical strategies to help children understand when and how to have a proper voice volume.Fans of the original story will find more inclusive, empathetic, and empowering dialogue and situations in this revised second edition!
Julia Cook, a former school counselor and teacher, has written many books on behavior and health for children. Julia has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving parents and educators the what to say and how to say it to kids. Her ultimate goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents and educators by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills to kids. Julia has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by the National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards. Julia has presented in more than 800 schools across the country and regularly delivers keynote addresses at national education, counseling and character conferences.
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