Annie's Plan by Jeanne Kraus

Illustrated by Charles Beyl. 48 p., Magination, 2007. Difficulty with attention or organizational skills can interfere with even a bright child's life, causing frustration and discouragement and annoying parents. Annie is smart, but at school, her attention isn't on her lessons and she doesn't complete her work. At home, she often forgets her homework, which takes her a long time to do. She especially hates it when he knows she's done her homework, but doesn't have it when it's time to turn it in. Annie, her teacher, and her parents agree that she needs a plan. This book shows kids two 10-point plans, one for schoolwork and one for homework, and explains each step. The plans consist of solid strategies to help with attention and organization, whether or not the child has an official diagnosis of an attention disorder. When Annie, her parents, and her teacher implement the plans, Annie is delighted to find that she is having great days at school. A 10-page afterword for parents and educators explains the plans in greater detail. With its cheerful illustrations, this story gives truly useful information in a way that's accessible to kids and adults, along with promoting optimism about kids' success. Ages 6-11