My Mouth Is A Volcano, a children’s picture book by Julia Cook, brings one very important lesson to the world. A lesson we’re sure many parents would like other adults (and so many teenagers) to teach keep in mind: Interrupting is rude!
There’s even an activity book (sold separately) encouraging kids to get creative with polite ways to practice being patient. The entire family is guaranteed to learn a few things from this fun, imaginative tale! Check out our review below.
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- My Mouth Is A Volcano
- My Mouth Is A Volcano Read Aloud
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Julia Cook have any other books?
- Where can I find the activity book for My Mouth Is A Volcano?
- What is Julia Cooks first book?
- Does Julia Cook have any children’s books about mental health?
- What age range is My Mouth Is A Volcano intended for?
- I am a school teacher. How can I get in touch with the author?
My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook
Reading Age 4-7
Winner of the Association of Educational Publisher’s 2006 Distinguished Achievement Award for Children’s Books in Graphic Design & Illustration
Full Official Synopsis:
All of Louis’ thoughts are very important to him.
In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle and then they do the jiggle. Then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others.
His mouth is a volcano!
My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time.
Told from Louis’ perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.
About The Author
Julia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children’s author, counselor, and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published children’s books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it.”
Our Review of My Mouth Is A Volcano
Louis spends the day interrupting classmates, teachers, and parents. He gets into trouble for it, but he just can’t seem to help himself. The next day, Louis gets a taste of his own medicine when his classmates interrupt him. Louis quickly realizes that it doesn’t feel good to be interrupted. He also learns that patiently waiting for his turn to speak isn’t as hard as he thought. The book is written in rhythmic verse that makes it fun for children to listen to. Our kiddos even came up with a few additional ways Louis could be more patient. The beautiful full-page artwork by illustrator Carrie Hartman adds to the fun. The bright colors really bring the story to life. My Mouth Is A Volcano is definitely a new favorite!
My Mouth Is A Volcano Read Aloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Julia Cook have any other books?
Bestselling author Julia Cook published nearly 100 picture books for young readers. Her books span a wide range of social development topics. So there’s something for everyone – and almost every situation. Some of our favorites include A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue and Cell Phoney. Click here for a complete list from Julia Cook’s own website.
Where can I find the activity book for My Mouth Is A Volcano?
You can find the activity book here: My Mouth Is A Volcano Activity Book.
What is Julia Cooks first book?
Julia’s first children’s book is A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. Several years ago, Julia wanted a good way to teach children the difference between tattling and telling. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she decided to write her own book – A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue.
Does Julia Cook have any childrens books about mental health?
Julia Cook has many books about different mental health topics and autism. Cook has a gift for explaining BIG topics to small humans. Making them easy for children to understand and talk about. Check here for a full list of Cooks mental health children’s books.
What age range is My Mouth Is A Volcano intended for?
The book is intended for kids ages 4 to 7.
I am a school teacher. How can I get in touch with the author?
You can inquire about booking Julia Cook to visit your school at her website JuliaCookOnline.com. It can be a bit difficult to locate, but the contact email we found was julia (at) juliacookonline (dot) com. You may also try contacting her through the social media profiles found on her page listed above.
