About
Before Kathryn was one, she loved to read books--or at least, pretend to. She couldn't walk yet but would crawl to the bottom shelf for what she wanted. Her Grandma says her books were placed near the floor for that very reason, and her mother speaks of Kathryn pulling her favorite book from the shelf and crawling back to the couch with the book safely in tow.
When Kathryn isn't writing she is reading. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kathryn is an avid reader of the scriptures and books of spiritual merit. She is married and enjoys teaching and working with youth and children--including her own three girls.
Kathryn has been a published writer since 1987. She has published various newspaper and magazine articles for teens and adults. "A River of Stones," is her first book.
Description
<p>Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?</p><p>Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's "Classroom of Kids," who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.</p><p>David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his ADHD. Solutions include setting daily schedules and following simple rules that regulate behavior. His teachers and therapists encourage using the computer for academic advancement, and to establish a pattern for study as well as for occasional recreation. David not only learns self-control and communication skills, but is able to fit into the classroom and make friends.</p><p>Once again social values are emphasized in the author's latest illustrated children's story, and classroom friends from previous books are featured. In fact, David has been part of the class for a long time!</p><p><strong><em>"David's ADHD</em></strong><em> is a timely topic for parents and children. A story in rhyme that demystifies ADHD. It explains a youngster's behavior in terms of his inattentiveness and impulsivity and how it impacts those around him. A sensitive way of creating understanding for children with ADHD and their families."</em> - <strong>Dr. Valerie Allen, licensed school psychologist</strong></p><p><strong>Author Bio: </strong></p><p>Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won 76 awards for her previous 11 rhyming books. She is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. The author has been called "an absolute master of rhyming" and "a modern-day Dr. Seuss."</p>
Reviews
"An excellent story...She really gets inside Samantha's head in a very realistic
way." -- <em>Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews, Heartland Reviews</em><br /><br />"Samantha
is a real person that every reader will want to know, and will hope to read
about again." -- <em>Carolyn Campbell, author of the books,</em><br /><br />"There is
a tone of searing honesty that underlies the text, making it both poignant and
touching." -- <em>Cindy Penn, Editor, Word Weaving</em><br /><br />"This book is
insightful, emotional, sensitive, and therapeutic—perfect for children who are
trying to deal with divorce. -- <em>Jennifer LB Leese, Children's Book Review
Columnist, Fiction Forum for Kids</em><br /><br />"This book will have you laughing
and crying and wishing there was more..." -- <em>Beverly J. Rowe, Editor,
MyShelf.com</em>
