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Thoughtfully created for the journey.
- Opens conversations about ADHD and different ways of thinking
- Encourages teamwork, patience and asking for support
- Uses rhythm and illustrations for shared reading
Children and families
Phoenix the Cat and the Three Busy Brains
A rhyming birthday adventure about ADHD, teamwork and finding strategies that work.
The Birthday Surprise That Nearly Went Wrong. Join Phoenix, Garfield and Buddy as three busy brains work together to plan a birthday surprise. This 32-page illustrated PDF by Lisa Birkett opens conversations about different ways of thinking, friendship and asking for support. Includes the Phoenix-and-Garfield cover and dedication to Phoenix, forever 17. Digital PDF edition for shared reading with a grown-up. No physical book is shipped.
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