Isn't recess supposed to be fun?

Herman Jiggle is so stressed out about what happens on the playground, he renames recess restress

Kids are cheating, and there's too much teasing! Herman Jiggle doesn't like recess...at all!

I used to love tag
but I don't anymore
The kids tag so hard
that my arm gets sore

Herman gets his arm punched so often playing tag, he is sore the whole day. And his schoolmates are always changing the rules so they can win. These playground problems have Herman so upset, he refuses to go outside.

Can a caring teacher help Herman recapture the fun of recess while losing all the stress? Can Herman gain the confidence and skills he needs to handle playground problems? This delightful, goofy tale offers young readers a timely reminder about believing in and practicing the Golden Rule.

Attention-grabbing illustrationsby New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland add to the story's charm. Herman Jiggle, It's RECESS not RESTRESS! is a compelling storybook that speaks to young children who has anxiety around recess, fitting in, and feeling insecure.

This storybook is part of the Socially Skilled Kids series, which is great for students in Grades PreK through 4. Whether you are a teacher, a school counselor, or a parent - you will be able to use Herman's story to help a child who is struggling.

Help your children overcome their social emotional challenges with the Socially Skilled Kids series.

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