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Executive FUNction Books

In order from What Were You Thinking? to I'll NEVER Get All of That Done!.

The Executive FUNction series is a set of 10 picture books by Bryan Smith, published between 2016 and 2021. Written for ages 4–11, most books run about 30 pages.

What Were You Thinking?
Fix It with Focus
How Do I Remember All That?
My Day Is Ruined!
Of Course It's a Big Deal!
It Was Just Right Here!
Time to Get Started
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

What Were You Thinking?
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

What Were You Thinking?

By Bryan Smith, Brian Martin (Illustrator)

An impulsive third-grader learns to control his actions before they lead to trouble. Can he master the art of thinking before acting?

31 pages· 1,375 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Summary: Braden, a third-grader with a knack for impulsive jokes, finds himself in hot water when his antics disrupt class and upset a friend during gym. His teachers and mom introduce him to a four-step strategy to manage his impulses. Will Braden learn to think before he acts, or will his desire for attention lead to more chaos? Discover the humorous journey of self-control and decision-making in this engaging tale.
In reading order

Executive FUNction Series

10 books · Published 2016–2021

#1
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What Were You Thinking?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

An impulsive third-grader learns to control his actions before they lead to trouble. Can he master the art of thinking before acting?

#9
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$1049

Fix It with Focus

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2020

A boy struggles to focus amidst distractions, learning tools to stay on task.

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$1049

My Day Is Ruined!

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2016

A boy's day unravels when plans change, teaching him flexible thinking to handle life's surprises.

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$1049

It Was Just Right Here!

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2018

A disorganized kid must learn to tidy up before chaos takes over his life.

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$1049

Time to Get Started

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2018

Can Blake learn to take initiative and tackle tasks head-on?

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$1049

What's the Problem?

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2019

Kids face wild dilemmas, but can they solve them wisely?

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How Did You Miss That?

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2019

Can Braden overcome his sloppiness and master self-monitoring before it's too late?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Executive FUNction series?

There are 10 books in the Executive FUNction series. It began with What Were You Thinking? in 2016, and the newest book, I'll NEVER Get All of That Done!, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Executive FUNction books in?

Start with What Were You Thinking? and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Executive FUNction books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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