Counselors are an important part of a child's school life. This book teaches young readers about a school counselor's responsibilities, such as helping students set academic goals and resolve school and at-home conflicts. Topics include required education and training, tools school counselors use, and work environment. The history of school counseling is also described. Features include a table of contents, "Did You Know" facts throughout, a facts page, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.