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jerry evans

jerry evans

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I am a teacher by day and children's book writer by night [well, when I have time]. It has always been a passion of mine, but became active when my own two children were younger and demanded something interesting to listen to and read. This book is the first of a series of 'Paperbat adventures'. I live near a beautiful local park, and one day when walking with my sons, we saw a piece of newspaper blowing around in the wind .........

David's ADHD

David's ADHD

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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 &quot;Classroom of Kids,&quot; 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>&quot;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.&quot;</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 &quot;an absolute master of rhyming&quot; and &quot;a modern-day Dr. Seuss.&quot;</p>

Story Behind The Book

I was walking in the local park with my children on a windy day, when a piece of newspaper blew buy. My youngest child asked what it was. I told him I would tell him a story at bedtime about why some pieces of newspaper fly around our local parks. .......

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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;background:#ffffff;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:150%;font-size:13px;" lang="en" xml:lang="en">“I hadn’t expected to come across such a great children’s book when I was surfing. It succeeds in sparking the imagination of children and parents alike.” <strong><em>Jedah Mayberry, Austin, Tx USA</em></strong></span></p> <p></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;background:#ffffff;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><em><span style="line-height:150%;font-size:12pt;" lang="en" xml:lang="en"></span></em></strong></p><br /><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;background:#ffffff;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="line-height:150%;font-size:13px;" lang="en" xml:lang="en">“Very original concept, particularly in using everyday events in the storylines. Children will enjoy getting to know each Paperbat.”<span>  </span><strong><em>Noisy Crow Publishers, UK</em></strong> <span> </span></span><span style="line-height:150%;font-size:12pt;" lang="en" xml:lang="en"></span></p><br /><p style="text-align:center;background:#ffffff;" align="center"><span lang="en" xml:lang="en"><font size="3"><span style="font-size:13px;">“Clever use of ordinary objects such as pieces of newspaper, that otherwise go overlooked.”<span>        </span><strong><em>Oxford University Press, UK.</em></strong></span></font></span></p> <p></p>