SANGER, Calif., September 2023—Get ready for an exciting adventure with Marvin in the latest installment of the beloved Marvin’s Monster Diary series! Marvin’s Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues is set to captivate young readers once again with its humorous and relatable narrative, providing a valuable lesson in self-esteem, resilience, and the power of self-discovery.
Marvin, captain of the Monstrocity Minotaurs garbageball team, is back for another year of fun and friendship. However, things take an unexpected turn when the initial practices go awry, leading Marvin to question his abilities. Through a heartwarming journey of self-confidence, guidance from the endearing Grammasaurus, and a touch of overconfidence, Marvin dives headfirst into jazz band, the Garden Uglification club, and even the school play. Readers will accompany Marvin as he learns that self-esteem stems from within and that understanding our limits is just as important as recognizing our strengths.
Illustrated with Marvin’s comical doodles and diary entries, this latest installment in the series is a genuine treat for kids and parents alike. It seamlessly weaves relatable scenarios with valuable life lessons, ensuring that the young readers resonate with Marvin’s experiences.
Key Features of Marvin’s Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues:
- A hilarious and heartwarming story that tackles self-esteem and self-discovery in the context of ADHD.
- Features Dr. Raun Melmed’s ST4 method of mindfulness and self-regulation, providing practical tools for children with ADHD to navigate their emotions and surroundings.
- Part of the best-selling ADHD series for children, renowned for its engaging and approachable approach to addressing neurodiversity.
- Captivating doodles and diary entries that create an immersive reading experience, making it a series that kids will genuinely enjoy reading.
The Marvin’s Monster Diary series is an invaluable resource for children with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. By blending entertaining storytelling with real-world coping strategies, this series equips young readers with the skills they need to understand and manage their symptoms, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-awareness.
Join Marvin in his exciting journey of self-discovery and growth in Marvin’s Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues. Discover the power of embracing your uniqueness and finding confidence from within. This book is set to be released on September 12, 2023, and will be available in all major bookstores and online retailers.
Marvin’s hilarious doodles and diary entries chronicle his delightful adventures, misadventures, and eventual triumph in a funny, relatable way.
Book Details
Title: Marvin’s Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues (But I Brighten Up, Big Time)
Authors: Raun Melmed with Caroline Bliss Larsen
Illustrator: Arief Kriembonga
Publisher: Familius
Publication: September 12, 2023
Format: Paperback
Price: 12.99 (US)
ISBN: 9781641707398
# of pages: 116
*Available from bookstores, online booksellers and directly from http://www.familius(dot)com
About the Authors
Raun D. Melmed, MD, FAAP, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, is the director of the Melmed Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and co-founder and medical director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. He is the author of Autism: Early Intervention; Autism and the Extended Family; and a series of books on mindfulness for children: Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks, Timmy’s Monster Diary: Screen Time Stress, Harriet’s Monster Diary: Awfully Anxious, Marvin’s Monster Diary 2 (+ Lyssa!): ADHD Emotion Explosion, Marvin’s Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends, and the next in the series, and Marvin’s Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully.
Caroline Bliss Larsen is an author, editor, and web accessibility specialist. She earned a bachelor’s in English language from Brigham Young University, with minors in editing and literature. She is a coauthor in the Monster Diary/ST4 Mindfulness Books for Kids series, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Originally an East Coast girl, Caroline lives in Utah with her game-designer husband. To clear her head of words from time to time, she likes to Irish dance, play games, go for a walk or run, or play with her nieces, nephews, husband, or delightfully clingy cat. Find Caroline online at carolineblisslarsen.com.
About the Illustrator
Arief Kriembonga is a children’s and comic book illustrator, a UI/UX and graphic designer, and a single-origin coffee connoisseur who lives with his wife and one beloved daughter in Jakarta, Indonesia.
About the Publisher
Familius is a global trade publishing company that publishes books and other content to help families be happy. We believe that happy families are the foundation of a happy life. We recognize that every family looks different, and we passionately believe in helping all families find greater joy. To that end we publish books for children and adults that invite families to live the Familius Ten Habits of Happy Family Life: love together, play together, learn together, work together, talk together, heal together, read together, eat together, give together, and laugh together. Founded in 2012, Familius is located in Sanger, California.
Contact
Ashley Marie Mireles
Familius
ashley(at)familius(dot)com
Caroline Bliss Larsen 