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Julien ran, full of excitement and glee, and tucked himself under a big oak tree.The school day was through, and his homework was done.Finally, he could read Bluebullet (Issue 161)! All Julien J. wants to do is read his comic book in peace, but when distractions interrupt him time and time again, his frustration boils over. Julien kicks at the ground, he yells, he cries, and when the dust settles, he can't believe what he sees-Bluebullet, the hero from his comic book, is standing right in front of him! Learn what Bluebullet has to say about working through the most frustrating moments like a true superhero!

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An amusing and cleverly written rhyming story that teaches children how to build frustration tolerance skills and find their inner calm. -Junia Wonders, author of The Night the Monsters Came!, Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?, Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe, The Roll Away Pumpkin, Boy and the Traveling Cheese, Backyard Hullabaloo, and I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Shrieks and Sounds and Things Abound: The Quiet Wants of Julien J. takes readers on a personal journey with Julien J. as he attempts to enjoy his favorite comic. Julien's story presents a lesson in frustration tolerance that is both engaging and sincere, as well as relatable for its young audience. Professionals and parents are sure to find this book to be a practical resource for exploring conversations around frustration tolerance and healthy coping skills in developing children. -Brittney Pearson, PhD, clinical psychologist, and professor at Norfolk State University Julien just wants to read about his favorite hero in peace! Why is that so hard? After all, who doesn't love the excitement of Bluebullet and his thrilling battles with the enemy? This whimsical, rhyming tale takes you on a hilarious journey of a little boy who becomes increasingly annoyed by the distractions around him. Will he be able to manage his emotions? Will he be able to finish his book? This story is perfect for young readers who are learning how to cope with life's frustrations. -Ayesha Rodriguez, author of My Brother and I, My Mommy and Me, I am . . . (Positive Affirmation for Brown Girls), I am . . . (Positive Affirmations for Brown Boys), I am . . . (Positive Affirmations for Children), Beautiful Brown Skin Child, and My Dad and I

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Dr. Drew Palacio grew up in Mendocino County, California. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco and currently practices in Kansas. Dr. Drew practices a variety of evidence-based treatments (child-centered play therapy, parent management training, parent-child interaction therapy, and child-centered cognitive therapy for anger and aggression) for a wide range of child diagnoses. Dr. Drew develops curative pathways for children that are both flexible and systemic. He implores the partnership and efforts of family, school, and community. To maintain a child-like wonder, Dr. Drew regularly immerses himself in comic books, video games, anime, and toys. His pocket-sized notepad is always near and ready when inspiration for a new tale arises. Colleagues have remarked on his ever-unique mind, and children delight in Dr. Drew's assortment of bow ties. Through a collection of brightly illustrated stories, along with qualifications derived from more than ten years of providing compassionate care and therapeutic interventions to children and families, Dr. Drew is eager to help as many households as he can. Apolline Etienne is a French illustrator, who specializes in tabletop and children's book art. She studied animation at the Brussels School of Art and has been a full-time illustrator since 2016. When she isn't busy illustrating, she enjoys traveling and creating stories of her own. Based in the Loire-Atlantique region of France, she can often be found with her friends in the many tabletop bars and cafes of Nantes.

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