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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
It's Hard to Be a Verb!
By Cook, Julia, Carrie Hartman (Illustrator)
Part of the National Center for Youth Issues series
A restless boy learns to control his impulses with his mom's help.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
32 pages· 1,174 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Louis can't sit still, his body always in motion at the wrong times. His mom steps in with creative techniques to help him focus and manage his energy. Can Louis learn to control his inner verb and find peace in stillness? Discover the journey of a boy navigating the challenges of ADHD with a little help from his mom's inventive solutions. This story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with attention and impulse control, making it a valuable resource for families and educators alike.
From the publisher
When Louis has trouble paying attention and sitting still, his mother has a few ideas to help him focus.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,174
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~401L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 171428
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2008
- First published
- January 1, 2008
- Publisher
- National Center for Youth Issues
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781931636841
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