Titles in Barron's Live and Learn series are sensitively written picture storybooks that take a child's point of view--especially in regard to kids who need encouragement in the face of an emotional or a physical difficulty. Following each story are four pages of suggested activities that relate to its theme, followed by a two-page section that offers advice to parents. Live and Learn titles are also available in Spanish language editions under the series title Vive y aprende. Here is the story of a child who has ADHD--attention-deficit disorder--and is mistakenly perceived as being unruly and incapable of following instructions. Ultimately, this little boy overcomes this problem with help from the family doctor, his parents, and his teacher.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 36
Author info
Reassuring precisely because it is so honest about how hard it is to live with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), this attractive paperback discusses the issues in the immediate first-person narrative of a young boy who struggles with the condition. Full-page, ink-and-watercolor illustrations show the boy having trouble following rules, waiting his turn at kickball in the schoolyard, paying attention in class, and remembering his chores at home. Then he sees a special doctor who explains his condition, and a large, clear diagram of the brain shows where messages become lost or have difficulty getting through. With medicine to help the brain do its job, and with the support of his family and teacher, the boy learns to follow a schedule, break things down into steps, and adopt other coping strategies, and everything becomes easier (“I can control myself!”). Useful back matter includes suggested activities and a parents’ guide for diagnosis and treatment. Preschool-Grade 3. --Hazel Rochman
