Too often we pay attention to negative behavior and ignore the positive. We are rarely taught the benefit of positive reinforcement, and instead focus on the negative and expect automatic change.
This children's book is based on a true story as experienced by Dr. Amen himself. One day while watching a penguin named Fat Freddy take part in a stunt show at a local amusement park, he is astonished to see the penguin perform so well. Frustrated by his own son's behavior, Dr. Amen decides to talk with the trainer after the show to find out how she got the penguin to follow all of her directions. Through clever rhyme and storytelling, the trainer shares with Dr. Amen the power of positive reinforcement.
Though designed with elementary school students in mind, this story has taught people of all ages a valuable, life-changing lesson.
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Language
English
Release Day
Feb 16, 2015
Release Date
February 17, 2015
Release Date Machine
1424131200
Imprint
Skyboat Media
Provider
Skyboat Media
Categories
Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Animals & Nature, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child
Daniel G. Amen, MD,
is a physician, psychiatrist, teacher, and head of the Amen Clinics. He is the author of more than thirty books, including eight New York Times bestsellers. An internationally
recognized keynote speaker, he has also been the host of several popular public television
specials about the brain. Dr. Amen is the lead researcher on the world’s largest
brain-imaging and rehabilitation study on professional football players and is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain-imaging science to everyday clinical practice.
Jesse J. Payne is the director of education at the Amen Clinics and a
perfect example of someone who relied on his brain power and education
to change his life. He holds a BA in business and an MA in education
from Vanguard University of Southern California, and he earned his doctorate degree in education with a specialization in K-12 leadership
from the University of Southern California. In 2009, he was
awarded Researcher of the Year at Vanguard University of Southern
California.
Daniel G. Amen, MD,
is a physician, psychiatrist, teacher, and head of the Amen Clinics. He is the author of more than thirty books, including eight New York Times bestsellers. An internationally
recognized keynote speaker, he has also been the host of several popular public television
specials about the brain. Dr. Amen is the lead researcher on the world’s largest
brain-imaging and rehabilitation study on professional football players and is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain-imaging science to everyday clinical practice.
Overview
Too often we pay attention to negative behavior and ignore the positive. We are rarely taught the benefit of positive reinforcement, and instead focus on the negative and expect automatic change.
This children's book is based on a true story as experienced by Dr. Amen himself. One day while watching a penguin named Fat Freddy take part in a stunt show at a local amusement park, he is astonished to see the penguin perform so well. Frustrated by his own son's behavior, Dr. Amen decides to talk with the trainer after the show to find out how she got the penguin to follow all of her directions. Through clever rhyme and storytelling, the trainer shares with Dr. Amen the power of positive reinforcement.
Though designed with elementary school students in mind, this story has taught people of all ages a valuable, life-changing lesson.
