Awesome Dawson: My Emotions Have a Job!
by Julia Cook, Dale Crawford, Dr. Rebeca Chow
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Julia Cook
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| Publisher | Boys Town Press |
| Publication | May 06, 2025 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 979-8889070269 |
| Pages | 31 |
| Age | 4 - 6 |
| Price | $11.95 |
Awesome Dawson: My Emotions Have a Job!
Dawson feels lots of emotions and knows each one has an important job, including keeping him safe, resilient, and prepared.
But what happens when his emotions take their jobs too seriously? Will Dawson still be able to manage them, or will they run wild in awkward and reckless ways?
A trip to Dawson's happiest place – the zoo – is the ultimate test. The anticipation of feeding the giraffes, riding the train, and eating snow cones overwhelms his body with excitement. But that feeling quickly gives way to sadness when he isn't allowed to ride the carousel, or what he calls the round and round.
His sadness then becomes rage when he learns that refusing to eat all his carrot sticks means he won't get to have any cotton candy. As his loving, but firm, mom leads him away from the snack shack, Dawson experiences another big emotion – worry. What if he leans too far over the side of the train and falls into Gorilla Land? The momma gorilla might not give him back!
From joy and sadness to anger and worry, this zoo trip brings out lots of big emotions. So Mom gently reminds him that even though all his feelings are natural and important, he's still the boss and his emotions work for him. That's when Dawson reimagines his day.
What if he gives his special squishy a big squeeze to release some of his happy energy? What if he gets to ride the round and round on his next visit? What if he eats all his carrots so he can indulge in cotton candy? And what if he keeps himself safe on the train, so he stays safe from the gorillas?
Bestselling author Julia Cook and renowned play therapist Dr. Rebeca Chow team up in this colorful, empowering story that reminds young readers they can make their emotions work for them in healthy and positive ways, even during distressing and difficult situations.
A special page written by Dr. Chow, who is a clinical counselor and registered play therapist, offers practical strategies parents and educators can use to teach children how to take charge of all their emotions.
This is the third title in the Awesome Dawson series, which includes Awesome Dawson, It's Not Your Turn and Awesome Dawson Has Big Emotions.
Authors
Julia Cook
With millions of books in print, Julia Cook is a former school counselor and teacher who never dreamed she could evolve into a national award-winning children’s author, parenting expert, and inspirational speaker. She now travels the world encouraging students and educators to become lifelong problem solvers. “There are so many ideas out there that need to be shared!” says Julia, who takes top research and creatively translates it into “kid language” that is both entertaining and engaging. Julia has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through picture books, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it.”
Several years ago, Julia was searching for an effective story to teach children about the differences between tattling and telling. When she couldn’t find the right resource, she decided to write her own book – A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. Over a decade later, she has published bestselling books with the National Center for Youth Issues, Boys Town Press, and the CDC. Cook’s ultimate goal: make a positive difference in the lives of people both young and old by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.
Julia has been endorsed by organizations including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Safe and Sound (a Sandy Hook initiative,) Childwatch of North America, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Childhelp, Darkness to Light, USA Volleyball, and The Alaska Department of Education. Cook’s research-based books have been referenced in outlets including Parent’s Magazine, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, Military Spouse, Care.com, Yahoo.com, Drlaura.com, and Babyzone.com. She has also been featured on Hallmark Home and Family, CNN’s HLN News, and numerous metropolitan networks. She is the recipient of several book awards including The Association of Educational Publisher’s Distinguished Achievement Award, the National Parenting Seal of Approval, and The Mom’s Choice Award.
Julia frequently delivers entertaining and engaging keynote addresses at counseling, business and leadership, and character development conferences and has presented in thousands of schools both nationwide and internationally.
Bestselling Titles Include: My Mouth is a Volcano! (interrupting), Bubble Gum Brain (growth mindset), A Flicker of Hope (depression and youth suicide), Uniquely Wired (autism), Jumping Into Kindergarten (kindergarten preparation), The Judgmental Flower (appreciating differences/ building relationships), Foster Care (emotions related to being in foster care), But It’s Just a Game! (gaming addiction), Wilma Jean the Worry Machine (anxiety), But It’s Not My Fault! (assuming responsibility), Soda Pop Head (anger control), and I Can’t Believe You Said That! (using social filters).