This Morning Sam Went to Mars: A book about paying attention Hardcover

Description: This Morning Sam Went to Mars: A book about paying attention Hardcover – April 1, 2013 by Nancy Carlson (Author) Eight-year-old Sam is always daydreaming about exploring space and the deepest seas, which is awesome—except when he’s supposed to be focusing on schoolwork or stuff at home. It seems like all he hears is, “Focus, Sam!” and “Pay attention!” The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam’s favorite strategy? Make time for imagination! A note to adults gives extra tips for helping kids with attention struggles. Editorial Reviews From Booklist After losing himself in a Mars exploration daydream at breakfast, Sam misses the school bus again. In class, distracted by an imagined deep-sea dive, he runs out of time on a spelling test, misses the last six words, and ends up feeling dumb. Sam visits a doctor who appreciates his imagination, but advises him on how to focus his “powerful brain.” Following her advice to eat well, sleep well, organize his homework, and ask his teacher or a friend for help, Sam gradually increases his ability to focus when he needs to, and enjoy his daydreams at other times. Brightly colored, with shiny pages, this picture book provides encouragement as well as sensible suggestions within a fictional frame. Without labeling Sam or his problem, the sympathetic story offers useful advice for children who may identify with him. An appended note for parents and teachers, “Helping Kids with Attention Challenges,” provides more detailed information. Purposeful but practical, this looks at a common problem and offers some possible solutions. Grades K-3. --Carolyn Phelan. Review “After losing himself in a Mars exploration daydream at breakfast, Sam misses the school bus again. In class, distracted by an imagined deep-sea dive, he runs out of time on a spelling test, misses the last six words, and ends up feeling dumb . . . Without labeling Sam or his problem, the sympathetic story offers useful advice for children who may identify with him.”—Booklist “A delightful new book that can help you see through your child’s eyes, help your child increase self-awareness, and allow you both to build effective strategies for focusing attention.” Product details Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Lexile Measure: 520L (What's this?) Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (April 1, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1575424339 ISBN-13: 978-1575424330 Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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