My Mouth is a Volcano! Paperback – Picture Book, 1 Jan. 2005

Use this in our classes and it has helped start so many good discussions on manners and classroom expectations. Super useful and engaging for the kids.

This is a great book, which I used as I had one child in particular that constantly would shout out, but not on purpose. The book teaches easy strategies that don't seem to preach or single anyone out. Also gives an excuse to have a bit of a science lesson and stink the class out with vinegar and bicarb! (or mints and coke if you don't want to breathe in vinegar all day long) I have now bought about half of Julia Cook's books. Beware that as an American counsellor/writer the book does contain some Americanisms, so best shared with a class, rather than children reading the text directly.

My 4 year old has ADHD.He talks non stop at the top of his voice. All day long.He speaks even louder if my husband and I are trying to have a conversation or are in the car.He is very amused with this book.. loves it when I read about the his tummy rumbling and the words bursting through his mouth.Whenever he is interrupting us, I now say 'your volcano is erupting... hold it in........ hold it in... now breathe the words out through your nose'He thinks it is very funny when I say it and I might need to say it a few times but it actually works (in the end..)Overall a very enjoyable book to read whether you need a child to learn to keep quiet or not.

This book is really well written and written with empathy. It shows that he is not the only one that struggles this which I really like. It teaches coping mechanisms and how to put them into practice which is really important for a book like this to have. Couldn’t recommend this enough :).

Good book.

Good story about remembering to use our voices at the right time. It somehow conveys the frustrations of trying to teach your children not to disrupt, without being too preachy and the main character resonates with my children. As parents, we too have also learned true conversational skills, so that we too can lead by example - I know I can sometimes can be guilty of getting to excited and talking over others!

I have A LOT of children in my class who are just like the main character of this book. A fabulous story which values all of the important things that children have to say while gently reminding them that they need to wait their turn! Has what every good children's book needs - a strong character, a repetitive phrase running throughout and a strong message.

We love, love love this book. I have loud and boisterous kids and we read alot so I thought this would be worth a go. They haven't picked up on the idea as quickly as others but they enjoy the book and it gives us the chance to talk about erupting.