You Can't Please Everyone!

This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves. Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says no. One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someones feelings. Or she puts other peoples wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the right thing for herself by learning how to say no. Dear Reader Chapter One: Put on the Spot Chapter Two: Heavy Feelings Chapter Three: Jenna the Jacket Chapter Four: Empty Cup Chapter Five: Its Not My Job to Pick Your Ice Cream Chapter Six: Its Okay to Say No Chapter Seven: Not Guilty Chapter Eight: Doing the Right Thing, Not the Pleasing Thing Chapter Nine: Friends for Life