How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up (Laugh And Learn) [Paperback]

Trevor Romain (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Laugh And Learn

“Everybody who goes to school does homework. You are not alone. And they feel just as sick as you do when they have to do it.”

Trevor Romain knows how horrible homework can be, and kids will see this right away as they page through this book, grin at the cartoons, and smile at Trevor's funny insights.

Meanwhile, they'll discover valuable truths and pointers about homework: “People who say homework is a waste of time don't know what they are talking about.” “The best way to get your homework done without feeling sick every time you see it is to just do it.”

Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing homework, and more—serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter makes learning fun.
 

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6. Contrary to what children believe, homework is not meant to make them miserable. It is a serious business, however, and one of the great things about it is that "you get to do it at home." This and other homework homilies, along with strategies for getting tasks done, are presented in a humorous, lively format with black-and-white cartoon drawings. Designed to make kids laugh while recognizing the importance of school assignments, this is a great little paperback for parents and educators to share with those who think homework is the bane of childhood.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools,
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“A deceptively simple approach to dealing with a difficult issue faced by millions of children every day.”—School Library Journal

“A must-read.”—Children’s Digest

“Helpful without being preachy.”—Florida Times-Union

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; First Printing edition (January 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420112
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420110
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

When South African-born Trevor Romain was 12, his teacher told him he wasn't talented enough to do art, but 20 years later he discovered that he could draw. He has since written and illustrated more than 30 children's books, and he has an animated video series for kids based on his best-selling, award-winning books. Trevor also visits schools to speak to children, and he spends his free time with kids who have cancer at the Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good!, June 2, 2002

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Wei Lin (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up (Laugh And Learn) (Paperback)

I have read many long, complex books on studying and study tips. Soon after using the complicated methods, I stumbled across this book. It was refreshingly simple and effective without any sort of complicated methods. A good reminder for the overwhelmed.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sure way to get kids laughing about their homework blues!, July 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up (Laugh And Learn) (Paperback)

Anyone who teaches kids 3rd grade and up will want to read this book out loud at the beginning of school! This is also a great book to loan to parents of those kids---a nice way to give parents some suggestions when they say, "How can I get my child to do their homework?"

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and helpful, May 5, 2001

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"mooshoo2000" (A Comfy Couch) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up (Laugh And Learn) (Paperback)

This book is a sure way to get children laughing their way through homework. The meaningful jokes (by meaningful I mean that they are almost subliminally coaxing kids to do homework) are miracles. This writing style should be used more often! If the author comes out with other informative, witty and adorable books, I will be the first customer!