My Whirling Twirling Motor
Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him . . . all the time! He doesn’t WANT to have so much energy, but sometimes he just can’t settle down.
When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he’s in trouble . . . but she has a surprise for him instead. Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on hyperactivity, ADHD, behavior management, and helping children focus on the positives.
Format | Your Price | Add |
---|---|---|
978-1-4338-2936-9
|
$13.49 |
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
---|---|
Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Genre | Picture Books |
Category | Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
Copyright | 2019 |
Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Merriam Sarcia Saunders
Merriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, is a licensed family therapist and child custody mediator specializing in helping neurodivergent families and children, specifically with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning disorders.
Illustrator: Tammie Lyon
Tammie Lyon is best known for illustrating the Katie Woo series. She also illustrated the Makers Make It Work book, Double or Nothing. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and dogs.
Reviews
School Library Journal
“The story reinforces that his being overactive and impulsive is not intentional and does not make him bad. The young narrator eventually internalizes his parents’ focus on his accomplishments, rather than his challenges, and he wonders what positive things he will do tomorrow. . . . A must-have for young readers with any type of behavior difficulty and their caregivers.”—starred, School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“A practical, sensitive depiction of a child with ADHD facing challenges and receiving affirmation . . . . Compassionate, helpful, and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews