How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up

by Trevor Romain, Steve Mark (Illustrator)

Overview

Revised classic provides a humor-filled take on a sickening subject—homework—updated to address modern issues such as technology.

Homework can be horrible! But homework isn’t going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it—without throwing up. This updated classic provides specific tips for starting, doing, and finishing homework—and maybe even laughing while they learn. Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing homework, and more—serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter makes learning fun.
 
Refreshed to address modern distractions like the Internet and electronic devices, this updated classic (with hilarious full-color illustrations) helps kids see that they can handle their homework and emphasizes how terrific it feels when they finish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631980664
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	03/10/2017
Series:	Free Spirit Laugh & Learn Series
Edition description:	Second Edition, Revised & Updated Edition
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	49,548
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	780L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Trevor Romain describes himself as a story farmer.

He is an award-winning author and illustrator as well as a sought-after public speaker. His books have sold more than a million copies and have been published in twenty-two languages. For more than thirty years, Trevor has traveled the world, speaking to thousands of school-age children.

Trevor is well known for his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the United Nations, UNICEF, the USO, and the Comfort Crew for Military Kids, which he co-founded. Trevor is a past board president of the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Trevor was born in South Africa but now resides in Kauai, Hawaii.

Editorial Reviews

Absolutely and enthusiastically recommended for elementary school and community library collections.

Children’s Bookwatch

Absolutely and enthusiastically recommended for elementary school and community library collections.

Children’s Bookwatch

07/01/2017
Gr 3–6—Romain provides helpful homework hints, such as making a schedule, not procrastinating, getting a homework buddy, taking short breaks, prioritizing, and eating a healthy snack before beginning. His valuable suggestions empower readers to balance work and play, manage their time effectively, keep on task, and even leave some time for relaxing. The title addresses gripes such as not having enough time, not understanding the homework, not being able to finish it, too much homework, forgetting books, and more. Romain's strategies are easy to implement. The illustrations are colorful and lively, and the layout is effective. The information is detailed enough to be helpful but is not overwhelming. VERDICT This no-nonsense, quick guide leaves no stone unturned and will be an invaluable read for any kid who has ever struggled to finish homework or who wants to develop better study habits.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City

School Library Journal

A deceptively simple approach to dealing with a difficult issue faced by millions of children every day.”—School Library Journal


“A must-read.”—Children’s Digest

“Helpful without being preachy.”—Florida Times-Union

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