Book Series · 10 Books

Executive FUNction Books

In order from What Were You Thinking? to How Do I Remember All That?.

What Were You Thinking?
My Day Is Ruined!
Of Course It's a Big Deal!
It Was Just Right Here!
Time to Get Started
What's the Problem?
How Did You Miss That?
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

What Were You Thinking?
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$1135
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.
The complete set

Executive FUNction Series

10 books · Published 2016–2021

Series
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$1135

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?

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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

Of Course It's a Big Deal!

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2017

A boy's overreactions turn fun into chaos. Can he learn to stay calm?

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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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$1135

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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$1049

I'll NEVER Get All of That Done!

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2020

Blake juggles homework, chores, and a bake sale. Can he master the 3 Ps to manage it all?

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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

How Do I Remember All That?

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2021

Braden struggles with schoolwork until he discovers memory-boosting strategies.

Good to know

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, How Do I Remember All That?, was published in 2021.

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Executive FUNction to life.

01

Bryan Smith

Author
02

Brian Martin

Illustrator
03

Lisa Griffin

Illustrator
04

Lisa M. Griffin

Illustrator

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