Pay Attention, Slosh! [Hardcover]

Mark Smith (Author), Gail Piazza (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

When Josh's friends call him "Slosh, " it's particularly painful. Although he's smart when it comes to computers and math, Josh also has ADHD--Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents decide to take him to a doctor, and things start looking up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate him as just another one of the guys. 8-10.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3?A beginning chapter book about a boy who learns to deal with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Eight-year-old Josh can't sit still. He can't concentrate, is easily distracted, and often annoys his family and friends. To make matters worse, he is constantly being teased by some of his classmates, who call him "Slosh." After a conference with Josh's teacher, his mother takes the boy to a doctor, who diagnoses the problem and begins to get Josh help. He then gets along better with his classmates and feels more accepted. Children who suffer from ADHD or ADD, and perhaps those with other learning disabilities, are sure to identify with this youngster and the problems he encounters. Other readers may not be as interested, as the plot focuses almost entirely on his symptoms. Full-page, soft, black-and-white drawings capture Josh's frustration and the reactions of his family and classmates to his behavior. The book does a nice job of letting readers see that sufferers can be very intelligent and be successful in life. A welcome addition to the literature on the subject.?Carrie A. Guarria, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Smith is an Albert Whitman author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; Highlighting edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807563781
• ISBN-13: 978-0807563786
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,210,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely insightful and Helpful, July 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pay Attention, Slosh! (Hardcover)

My son is an ADHD special child with a wonderful sense of humor and so intelligent he quickly becomes bored with most projects. He and I and most of our family have read this book, we found in the library, and now I'm planning on buying a couple copies for his elementary class, and to keep on hand.