Cook, Julia: - Julia Cook, a former educator and school counselor, has written many books for children and teachers, including the popular page-turners I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!, Making Friends Is an Art! and That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Her activity guides for teachers offer classroom-ready fun to reinforce the life lessons shared in her storybooks. Among her many awards, Julia has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards.