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The Butterfly's Apprentice is a modern day new age story of master and apprentice, reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Don Juan, with new twists on spiritual teachings.
The story is about Gabrielle, a young school teacher, who has a mysterious next door neighbor move in named, Chris. After becoming better acquainted with him, Chris reveals to Gabrielle that he is a Master of Wisdom, who has been alive for four hundred years.
After her apprenticeship with Chris, Gabrielle must decide whether she wants to work for the masters or spend her life with her soulmate.
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<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>
Story Behind The Book
The Butterfly's Apprentice is a modern day new age story of master and apprentice, reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Don Juan, with new twists on spiritual teachings.
The story is about Gabrielle, a young school teacher, who has a mysterious next door neighbor move in named, Chris. After becoming better acquainted with him, Chris reveals to Gabrielle that he is a Master of Wisdom, who has been alive for four hundred years.
After her apprenticeship with Chris, Gabrielle must decide whether she wants to work for the masters or spend her life with her soulmate.
