Barbara Esham – författare

A student's positive journey through a learning difference that offers an encouraging example of triumph over difficulty. A must-have ADHD book for kids of all ages.The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses is meant to demonstrate various forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Each book introduces a realistic example of triumph over difficulty in a positive, humorous way that readers of all ages will enjoy!David gets scolded a lot by his teacher, Mrs. Gorski, for not paying attention in class. He wants to pay attention but it is just so hard when an exciting idea pops into his head. And he usually can't tell that he's making a mistake until after he makes them. But after a particularly big mistake, David comes up with his own plan to tone down his wiggle fidgets.This award-winning story is a simple introduction to ADD and ADHD and the creative ways of finding solutions to the challenges that ADHD can create. Used as a beginners ADHD workbook by many, Mrs. Gorski I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets makes for the perfect addition to any home or school library.Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets is the recipient of:the Academics' Choice Gold SealMom's Choice Award GoldParents' Choice AwardPraise for the series:"A masterful tale of empowering children...Esham artfully describes the gifts and challenges of children with ADHD."—Dr. Susan Baum, professor emeritus, the College of New Rochelle"This is a wonderful book series. Each story shows children that success is about effort and determination, that problems need not derail them, and that adults can understand their worries and struggles. My research demonstrates that these lessons are essential for children."—Dr. Carol S. Dweck

An award-winning, beloved growth mindset book for kids that explores the mind of a gifted child with ADHDHave you ever started to think about one thing and ended up thinking about something completely different? Emily does it all the time. For example, today her science class was learning about the Arctic Circle. Emily was following along, but then she suddenly became distracted by one of her adventurous ideas. Her teacher is worried that Emily isn't paying attention to the information in class. Will Emily find a way to—she just needs an outlet for her extra thoughts.This sweet and humorous story is the perfect introduction to exploring creative outlets for wandering minds. Readers of all ages will enjoy the message that distracted thinking doesn't necessarily mean you're not paying attention in this relatable ADHD book for kids ages 4-8.

Carolyn loves second grade...until her difficulty with handwriting shakes her confidence! Perfect for teachers searching for anxiety resources for their classrooms!Stacey Coolidge is the best at handwriting. She hardly ever uses her eraser. But Carolyn isn't doing as well. Carolyn has been practicing cursive handwriting every day for weeks, and not only is she not going to get to play with Frederick, the class guinea pig, but her handwriting is also not much better than a guinea pig's. It's a good thing that her teacher, Mrs. Thompson, is able to turn her frustration into confidence!This simple and humorous story reinforces the idea that practice always helps but that the end goal is not always perfection!The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses demonstrates various forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Each book introduces a realistic example of triumph over difficulty in a positive, humorous way that readers of all ages will enjoy!

An empowering ADHD picture book about big ideas, busy bodies, and finding what worksDavid wants to do well in school. He really does. But when exciting ideas pop into his head—or his legs start to feel extra wiggly—paying attention suddenly becomes very, very hard.David doesn’t mean to distract his classmates. He doesn’t plan to test how far pudding can fly or balance on one foot during a fire drill. The problem is, his “great ideas” only seem like mistakes after they happen.When a particularly messy mishap leads to a note home, David decides it’s time for his greatest discovery yet: a plan to manage his wiggle fidgets.With creativity and determination, David develops his own toolkit for success, including attention reminder cards to keep his focus on track, a silent timer to break work into manageable chunks, a fidget toy for super-wiggly days, and helpful movement breaks to reset his energy.As David shares his ideas with his teacher and parents, something wonderful happens—his challenges begin to look a lot like strengths.Part of the Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series, this award-winning and beloved picture book offers a warm, humorous, and relatable introduction to ADHD. Perfect for ages 4–8 and ideal for classrooms, counselors, and families, this uplifting story helps kids see that:Struggling with attention doesn’t mean you’re not smartCreative minds often move and shakeThere are practical tools that can helpMany great thinkers once had “wiggle fidgets,” tooBecause sometimes the kids who can’t sit still… are the ones whose minds are ready to soar.

This upbeat picture book offers an encouraging insight into the struggles and triumphs of someone with dyslexia. The perfect dyslexia resource for parents and teachers!Katie always thought her dad was smart—he is one of the busiest attorneys in town! People are always asking him for advice. She has been a bit confused ever since asking him for help with her weekly spelling list. How can her very smart dad struggle with one of her spelling words? This definitely didn't make sense. The word Mississippi has changed everything...This growth mindset picture book employs a frank and thoughtful approach to dyslexia so that readers can explore the various ways people learn and recognize that some difficulties do not have to be restrictions on what a person can achieve.

This positive math story teaches kids that everyone learns differently, and that's ok!Max is convinced he will never succeed at memorizing his multiplication facts. When it's time for a test, one by one, Max's classmates turn in their finished papers before the timer rings. Not Max. As soon as the teacher starts the timer, his heart begins to pound, his hands begin to sweat, and his brain freezes! He is always the last to finish...and sometimes the other kids tease him about it. Is Max the worst math student ever?The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series demonstrates various forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Each book introduces a realistic example of triumph over difficulty in a positive, humorous way that readers of all ages will enjoy!