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About the Author |
| Jeanne Gehret, MA is a former teacher, sought-after speaker on parenting issues, and the author of children’s books on ADHD and learning disabilities, including I'm Somebody Too. She lives in Fairport, New York. Michael LaDuca is an artist who has worked on oil paintings, watercolors, sculpting, and hand-drawn works of art. He lives in Buffalo, New York. |
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Summary
Animal-loving Ben Feels sad and guilty when he loses his beloved hamster. Knowing that he is not quite ready to care for a new pet, his parents help him develop responsibility by using a reward chart.
Observant readers will enjoy sharing the secret that Mom keeps from Ben through the whole process of selecting and preparing for the new pet. Families living with ADD will take heart from seeing how to fine-tune desired behaviors through setting and pursuing goals. Fans of Eagle Eyes will be happy to have a chance to re-visit Ben.
Reviews
"Clever and fun way to teach children (and parents, too!) how to become more organized and responsible. By using a simple chore chart, Ben earns points toward obtaining his special wish (a new pet), but he also gets a 'gift' that should last him a lifetime."
--Patricia O. Quinn, MD, Developmental Pediatrician, author of Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder
"Engaging story that illustrates how a simple tactic--and a good deal of parental support--can greatly help a memory-challenged child."
--Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., author of 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
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