What Were You Thinking? by Bryan Smith - ISBN: 9781934490969
Paperback
-Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But when his ill-timed jokes and actions result in interrupting class or hurting others, it’s time for a lesson about impulse control—Provided by publisher.

What Were You Thinking?

A Story About Learning to Control Your Impulses

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    25 March 2016

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Summary

Braden loves to be the centre of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, such as a few ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym class that leads to a classmate on the floor in tears, results in Braden’s teachers and mother teaching him all about impulse control. Will the tips provided by the adults in Braden’s life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story by Bryan Smith.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781934490969
ISBN-10:1934490962
Author:Bryan Smith
Publisher:Boys Town Press
Imprint:Boys Town Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:25 March 2016
Weight:110g
Dimensions:229mm x 229mm
Audience Age:4-7
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What Were You Thinking? by Bryan Smith - ISBN: 9781934490969
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Critics Review

“I read “What Were You Thinking” and I really enjoyed it. It’s a fantastic example of how to control impulses and I will use it with a group of boys in fourth grade who are just not using their impulse control. I enjoyed the four steps on the card and think this would be a great graphic to add to classrooms to help with impulse control.” - Christie Henderson, School Counselor


“I read this book with my social skills group last week and they loved guessing what the boy was going to do next, what he should do, and what they would do if they were in his situation. This book is funny, easy to read, and relatable for students. I also love the process that they provide in the book for thinking through your actions and deciding whether they are going to make your situation better or worse. We created posters for our classroom and their desks to remind them to follow the process in order to be impulse control experts. I have already purchased the downloadable activities to keep instructing on impulse control!” - Andrea Boyd


“Controlling your impulses is a hard topic to teach to children. Finally a book that gets the point across in a humorous manner. I can’t wait to use this with the children at my school.” - Marjorie Edge, Elementary School Counselor

About The Author

Bryan Smith

BRYAN SMITH is an award-winning author who comes from a family of educators. Bryan began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a talent for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since become a school counselor, where he flourishes teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed.

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