Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump!
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Product Details
Publisher: Bird Upstairs Books
Release Date: May 4, 2021
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: HC: 978-1-736324-30-1; PB: 978-1-736324-31-8; EB: 978-1-736324-32-5
Page Count: 32
How I Smooth Out My Jitter-Clumpy Day
Jamaree Stokes, illustrated by Charli Vince
Through rhyming fun and instructional play, children will learn how to keep jitters at bay.
This energetic book is for kids who feel the unstoppable urge to hip-slippity hop and twirl-bouncy pop but find themselves in situations in which they can’t freely play, like sitting in a classroom or riding in a car. Children can jump into the vibrantly illustrated world of the ever-kinetic protagonist, who uses muscle-control exercises to burn off blip-fidgety jitters and calm himself down, even in restrictive settings.
By teaching simple movements and exercises using fun descriptions and instructional visuals, Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump! builds self-awareness and corrective strategies that kids with hyperactive tendencies can access anywhere, at any time. The playful tone normalizes a child’s skip-squirmy impulses and offers approachable guidance for even the most active kids. The rhyme scheme and imaginative vocabulary engage children who want to learn how to regain focus so they can have a smooth and smiling day.
About the Author and Illustrator
Jamaree Stokes channels her BA in communications and MA in instruction to share funstruction with playtastic kids. From her medical and military family, Jamaree learned to apply fitness discipline to scoliosis therapy. For her son’s sensory needs, she adapted occupational therapy exercises to simplify them for daily use. Her family lives, loves, and plays in Ohio. This is her first book.
Visit the author’s website at jamareestokes.com
Charli Vince is a picture book and character illustrator with a love for colorful, intriguing, and inclusive storytelling. She gained her degree in illustration from Norwich University of the Arts (UK) in 2014. In addition to drawing and painting, Charli also delivers lectures and workshops at events across the country on the creative industries, mental health, and every stage of the creative process.
Visit the illustrator’s website at charlivince.com
Reviews
“This book fills a gap for teacher training as well as being a great read-aloud for the early elementary classroom. We have all had students who could not sit still, just jittering their way through the day. It was normal for them, and it drove many other students and teachers to distraction! Thanks to Jamaree Stokes for helping us to normalize this.” —Sharon, Amazon review
“Fun story told from a little boy’s perspective. The little boy has the wiggles and shares some of the ways he deals with them. A good book for parents and teachers who have students and children that wiggle a lot.” —Kelly W., Amazon review
“Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump! is a silly, sweet story of a boy who is vibrating with energy and isn’t always aware of the chaos he leaves in his wake! My 4 yr old can relate to him........” —Ashley, Amazon review