The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under [Paperback]

Judy Galbraith M.A. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2009 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Examines the problems of gifted and talented students and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and better understand themselves.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

“Children will read and reread this satisfying and supportive book, for they live the pages.”
—The Association for the Gifted (TAG)

“If you are a gifted kid; a gifted kid’s mom or dad, teacher or counselor; or if you even speak with a gifted kid occasionally—do yourself a big favor and read this book.”—Gifted Education Communicator

“Being excluded from peers can be confusing, even for the brightest young minds. Now in a revised, updated, and expanded third edition, The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under is a guide for young gifted and talented children who may not think their talents are a gift. With much advice for young people about understanding their gifts and learning that being brainy is not a detriment, The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide is the perfect gift for the under-confident and over-skilled young reader.”—The Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Choice

 “[A] well-organized, kid-friendly handbook that parents, educators, and anyone who works with children will also value.” —Youth Today

 “While none of the advice or explanations are surprising for anyone who has been around gifted kids, the book has great value for the kids themselves.”—Amy S. Hansen, Children’s Literature

“This updated classic is sorely needed to help gifted kids survive and thrive. Its visually appealing format invites kids and parents to read and discuss the book together to promote beneficial communication and understanding of being gifted in a NCLB world. Rather than propose didactic answers, the thoughtful approach encourages kids to ponder their capabilities and concerns and develop personal responses.” —Bertie Kingore, Ph.D., international gifted education consultant and author

“I recommend this book with enthusiasm to gifted kids across the country.” —Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Teaching Fellow, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut

 “This guide offers timeless content on all things gifted.  The information and resources are current and helpful, and the artwork and graphics complement the text in a warm, inviting style.  Gifted kids will just LOVE this book—and they shall learn from it, too.”—Jim Delisle, Distinguished Professor of Education (retired), Kent State University, and author of 14 books, including Smart Talk and More Than a Test Score

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Third, Revised & Updated edition (March 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575423227
• ISBN-13: 978-1575423227
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Special Needs
  • #23 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > School & Education

More About the Author

Award-winning author and publisher Judy Galbraith, M.A., has a master's degree in guidance and counseling of the gifted. A former classroom teacher, she has worked with and taught gifted children and teens, their parents, and their teachers for many years. In 1983 she started Free Spirit Publishing, which specializes in Self-Help for Kids® and Self-Help for Teens® books and other learning resources.

Judy is the author or coauthor of several books, including the perennially popular Gifted Kids' Survival Guides, "When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers," "What Kids Need to Succeed," and "What Teens Need to Succeed." She has appeared on Oprah and has been featured in Family Circle and Family Life, as well as numerous other magazines, newspapers, and broadcast and electronic media. Judy has served on many organizational boards including Search Institute and the Minnesota 4-H Foundation. In 2004, she was named the Midwest Publisher of the Year.

A popular speaker on the social and emotional needs of gifted students and on building developmental assets in kids, Judy is available to conduct professional development workshops and for conference keynotes. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Every gifted child should read this, July 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Gifted Kids Survival Guide (For Ages 10 and Under) (Paperback)

My gifted son found this in a bookstore and begged me to buy it - all the way home, as he read it in the back seat, he kept exclaiming, "Mom! This is me!" He carried it around for weeks, sharing it with all his gifted friends, who had similar reactions. It is an excellent way to teach your gifted child why he is different, and that it's OK to be gifted.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide for ages 10 and under, February 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under (Paperback)

This book is terrific. I read a lot of it aloud to my 5 year-old and he appreciated the explanations and suggestions. I think this book has a lot of really practical suggestions for parents and kids. It also empowers kids to learn how to enjoy their gifts. I would highly recommend this book.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 11, 2001

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This review is from: The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under (Paperback)

I read this book when I was much younger and it is great. All kids, under 10, will love this book. It will make them understand easily that being gifted isn't a bad thing, but something that makes you special, and isn't something to be ashamed of. This is a must read for any gifted child under the age of 10.