"Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They ll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they ll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty...

"Sometimes you're not interested in performing a task, going somewhere, or speaking to someone, so you say no. But whenever Matilda, Emil, Lukas, and Taya refuse a piece of cake from their neighbor Mrs. Rose, she is offended. Wouldn't it be better if everyone always said yes to everything? This way, no one would ever be sad or disappointed again! When a mysterious wish on a shooting star magically makes the word 'no' disappear, the children and their...