A Boy's Book of Daily Thoughts [Paperback]

Jordan Storeby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

A Boy's Book of Daily Thoughts will help the boys in your midst think and perhaps then talk about the ordinary as well as the stressful situations that come up in an average day. Every child needs some coaching on how to handle certain people, certain feelings, and numerous uncomfortable circumstances. Having a book reveal to them that any feeling or difficult experience can be handled and that all situations can be talked over with a parent will reduce the anxiety that's normal to boys, just as it's normal to all of us.

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About the Author

Eleven-year-old Jordan Storeby excels in school and loves soccer, skateboarding, snow-boarding, and golf. His hobby is cars and he has mastered the technical details of dozens of high performance automobiles. He lives in Rosemount, Minnesota, with his parents, his younger brother Justin and their dog, Wilson. A published poet, this is his first book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: Syren Book Company (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929636201
• ISBN-13: 978-0929636207
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A rare gem just for boys, December 27, 2004

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John H. Prin "Secrets are my speciality" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Boy's Book of Daily Thoughts (Paperback)

From John Howard Prin, author of STOLEN HOURS: BREAKING FREE FROM SECRET ADDICTIONS.

This is a dandy inspirational book. Written by a boy for boys (middle school age), it offers a daily thought in a brief paragraph with suggestions to ponder or apply. Despite some adult-sounding phrases and word choices, the topics appear wise and diverse. For example: "Being grateful feels good," "Siblings are a mixed blessing," "Pets are a big responsibility," "Your passion is what you love to do," and "How does dishonesty make you feel?" One of the author's poems, "I am a Child of the World," encourages his peers to think deeply and sensitively.

Small enough to fit in your hand or stuff in a backpack, Jordan Storeby's book shows a boy's rare ability to express himself throughout its pages. Never sentimental, always masculine, his ideas demonstrate that young males can and do have feelings, insights, and lyrical leanings. Let's hope that many other boys his age will emulate him. What a gift that would be for us all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book guiding and helping children or teens, February 17, 2008

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This review is from: A Boy's Book of Daily Thoughts (Paperback)

I was AMAZED at the insight and content of this book. Especially since it was written by an 11 year old! WOW- it is a collection of short insights and/or conversation starters for kids or teens. Each page has a short paragraph and followed up by a question to get the reader started in exploring the topic. They can used to help guide a child/teen in journal writing or just talking about life and living, including school related issues. I highly recommend it for teachers, counselors, AND parents.