Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks!...

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Meet Marvin, a lovable monster with a twelve-stringed baby fang guitar, a rambunctious case of ADHD, and a diary to record it all. His teachers scold him, his parents don’t know what to do with him, and his sister is convinced he was raised by triple-tailed monkeys. In short, Marvin’s life is feeling out of control—until a secret formula changes everything.

In the same humorous spirit of Diary of a Wimpy Kid comes Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks! (And I Rock It, Big Time). Using the “monstercam” and “ST4” techniques developed by Dr. Raun Melmed of the Melmed Center in Arizona, Marvin’s Monster Diary teaches kids how to be mindful, observe their surroundings, and take time to think about their actions. Marvin’s hilarious doodles and diary entries chronicle his delightful adventures, misadventures, and eventual triumph in a funny, relatable way. It’s the one book on ADHD that kids will actually want to read! 

Marvin’s Monster Diary also includes a resource section to help parents and teachers implement Dr. Melmed’s methods, plus ST4 reminders that kids can remove, color, and place around the house.

From the brand

Meet Marvin

a lovable monster with a rambunctious case of ADHD and a diary to record it all—friendship, bullying, emotions, self-esteem, and more!

ADHD Strategies for Kids

With clinically proven, simple techniques, the Monster Diary series gives kids everything they need to be mindful and focused.

What is ST4?

ST4 is a mindfulness method created by Dr. Raun Melmed, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and the medical director of the Melmed Center. ST4 stands for Stop! Take Time To Think! One “S” and four “T”s.

Who are these books for?

These early reader chapter books are perfect for kids ages 7–11 who need relatable examples of dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health struggles in the everyday.

Do these books help parents and teachers?

Each book includes a section for parents and teachers to better understand the techniques and strategies for working with a child with ADHD.

Humorous Doodles and Narrative

Each book is full of Wimpy Kid-like doodles and jokes and delivers a humorous first-person narrative that kids will readily relate to.

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What People Are Saying

“‘Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks’ has recently been added to my arsenal. It has been a terrific tool for my younger clients as it has helped them open up about their own struggles with ADHD. The book has given them new skills and tools to cope with their challenges . . . Thank you so much for this simple and fun book that both coaches and parents can use effectively with their respective clients or children.”

—Allison Burns, ACC and ADHD coach

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Familius
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 106 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942934106
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942934103
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.45 x 7.95 inches
Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Monster Diaries
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6
Best Sellers Rank: #166,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #168 in Children’s Books on Disabilities #245 in Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities #1,003 in Children’s Self-Esteem Books
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