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Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him all the time and sometimes he just can amp rsquo t settle. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he amp rsquo s in trouble amp hellip but she has a surprise for him instead! Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on ADHD, behavior management, and helping children focus on the positives.amp quot The story reinforces that his being overactive and impulsive is not intentional and does not make him bad. The young narrator eventually internalizes his parents' focus on his accomplishments, rather than his challenges, and he wonders what positive things he will do tomorrow...A must-have for young readers with any type of behavior difficulty and their caregivers. amp quot -School Library Journal (Starred Review)

amp quot Children who get distracted easily will relate to Sadie and will realize they can focus on their positive qualities. amp quot -Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview CenterSadie feels like her thoughts are soaring into the clouds and she can amp rsquo t bring them back down to earth. She has trouble paying attention, which makes keeping track of schoolwork, friends, chores, and everything else really tough. Sometimes she can only focus on her mistakes.When Sadie talks to her parents about her wandering, dreaming mind, they offer a clever plan to help remind Sadie how amazing she is.Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on ADHD, self-esteem, and helping children focus on the positives.

Some people say “Hey!” by using their words.They bellow loudly to greet you.But others say hi with only a smile to tell you they’re so glad you’re here.There are so many ways that people communicate! And we probably have different styles than lots of our family and friends. Some love to run up and talk to new people right away; some prefer to hang back and let others approach them. Some look people right in the eye, and some prefer to focus somewhere else. Some people love to shake hands or hug, and others may prefer not to touch. Every person is unique, and the ways we communicate are unique too. The way we talk to new people may be different from the way we talk to family and friends. Or maybe it even changes day to day! However we communicate, it's all okay. You can say hi however you want!An uplifting and inclusive celebration of all the different ways that people might communicate, whether it's speaking, waving, signing, body language, device-assisted, or more. Includes a Note to Readers.