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Riley Madison: Discovers the Superpower of a List
Join Riley Madison as she discovers the superpower that helps her stay on task and avoid embarrassing situations...like chasing the bus in a tutu and only one cowgirl boot!
Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List has just been named a Reader's Favorite Award Finalist for 2021, and is a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient!
Riley Madison is an elementary age girl who has a WILD imagination and tons of energy, but finds that all her creativity often gets her into a bit of trouble. She really means to make good choices, but there are so many interesting things in life to explore!
The new Riley Madison series are funny children's chapter books that teach "superpowers" kids can use to help them focus, pay attention, and complete tasks. Early readers say "It's a page turner that kids will not want to put down" because every chapter ends with a cliff-hanger, designed to build reading stamina - and keep the laughs going!
All elementary age students will love and relate to the story, and most independent readers in 2nd grade and beyond will be able to read it by themselves. Short entertaining chapters filled with silly situations, and most importantly, tools that help children are built into the humor and make the Riley Madison books an excellent choice for readers of the Junie B. Jones , Amelia Bedelia , Judy Moody , Ivy and Bean , and Magic Tree House series, or before they are ready for the longer Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Judy Blume Fudge series. All children, and especially those with the most active personalities, will both enjoy and benefit from the storylines of Riley Madison!
Continue the fun with the release of the second book in the series, Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of Time, released September 2021 and the third book in the series coming in 2022!
Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List has just been named a Reader's Favorite Award Finalist for 2021, and is a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient!
Riley Madison is an elementary age girl who has a WILD imagination and tons of energy, but finds that all her creativity often gets her into a bit of trouble. She really means to make good choices, but there are so many interesting things in life to explore!
The new Riley Madison series are funny children's chapter books that teach "superpowers" kids can use to help them focus, pay attention, and complete tasks. Early readers say "It's a page turner that kids will not want to put down" because every chapter ends with a cliff-hanger, designed to build reading stamina - and keep the laughs going!
All elementary age students will love and relate to the story, and most independent readers in 2nd grade and beyond will be able to read it by themselves. Short entertaining chapters filled with silly situations, and most importantly, tools that help children are built into the humor and make the Riley Madison books an excellent choice for readers of the Junie B. Jones , Amelia Bedelia , Judy Moody , Ivy and Bean , and Magic Tree House series, or before they are ready for the longer Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Judy Blume Fudge series. All children, and especially those with the most active personalities, will both enjoy and benefit from the storylines of Riley Madison!
Continue the fun with the release of the second book in the series, Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of Time, released September 2021 and the third book in the series coming in 2022!
100 pages, Paperback
Published December 4, 2020
About the author
June Akers
5 books4 followersJune Akers loves working with kids. Whether it’s instructing in the classroom, teaching private piano lessons, or helping her own four children navigate through life, helping kids learn and grow is a sweet spot in her life. While working with students she has come to realize that paying attention, focusing, and learning to stay on task is a real struggle for children, especially in today’s over-stimulating, tech-savvy world.
After 15 years of parenting a daughter with ADHD and having three very active sons, she and her daughter, Riley, have had some breakthrough discoveries. They have been life-changing in helping her very own Riley Madison learn important skills to tackle everyday life with an overstimulated brain. Can you guess who inspired her first book... the one and only Riley Madison herself!
June has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Instructional Leadership, and is available for virtual author visits for elementary teachers or book clubs. She and her husband and four children live outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit her website at juneakers.com for more information and to contact her, or follow on her social media to stay up to date on the release of the second Riley Madison book!
After 15 years of parenting a daughter with ADHD and having three very active sons, she and her daughter, Riley, have had some breakthrough discoveries. They have been life-changing in helping her very own Riley Madison learn important skills to tackle everyday life with an overstimulated brain. Can you guess who inspired her first book... the one and only Riley Madison herself!
June has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Instructional Leadership, and is available for virtual author visits for elementary teachers or book clubs. She and her husband and four children live outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit her website at juneakers.com for more information and to contact her, or follow on her social media to stay up to date on the release of the second Riley Madison book!
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February 22, 2021
I am a list-gal. If it’s not on the list, it likely never gets done! Teaching kids the importance of organization and time management (age-appropriate) is one of the best ways to prepare them for school, then high-school, and yes, even adulthood! It’s a fundamental life-skill, and with the hilarious illustration of Riley Madison’s lack of routine, Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List is a fun way to introduce the life-changing concept of a list.
This short chapter book is geared for early readers (I’d say 6-10), though it could be just as fun to read aloud. The chapters are quick, easy to read, and each one holds an exciting and funny new reason on why Riley Madison needs a list. Many kids, especially those that may suffer from ADHD and ADD may relate to Riley as she constantly finds herself distracted from her tasks. She doesn’t mean to be disobedient, she just gets distracted and forgets what she is doing (I think we all can relate)! Introducing a structure for Riley in the form of a list helped to keep her focused and made her feel accomplished with each check mark!
Overall, I think Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List is a great book for elementary teachers to keep on hand, parents, and perhaps even grandparents! It’s a fun book to read with a valuable life skill included. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
I received this book from the author for free. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and I am leaving a voluntary review.
This short chapter book is geared for early readers (I’d say 6-10), though it could be just as fun to read aloud. The chapters are quick, easy to read, and each one holds an exciting and funny new reason on why Riley Madison needs a list. Many kids, especially those that may suffer from ADHD and ADD may relate to Riley as she constantly finds herself distracted from her tasks. She doesn’t mean to be disobedient, she just gets distracted and forgets what she is doing (I think we all can relate)! Introducing a structure for Riley in the form of a list helped to keep her focused and made her feel accomplished with each check mark!
Overall, I think Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List is a great book for elementary teachers to keep on hand, parents, and perhaps even grandparents! It’s a fun book to read with a valuable life skill included. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
I received this book from the author for free. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and I am leaving a voluntary review.
December 9, 2020
Blessings of lists.
I'm a grandmother and love the reading of this book. You will be smiling and
wondering..how can this child get focused?
I'm a grandmother and love the reading of this book. You will be smiling and
wondering..how can this child get focused?
October 8, 2021
Fun Read for Kids
Poor Riley Madison just can’t get it together until she learns how to make a list. Riley’s mind is in constant action and she finds it difficult to do anything in a timely manner. The list helps her to focus on what she needs to get done to keep her life in order. Children reading this book might find themselves in the same position and use Riley’s solution to help them with their problem.
Poor Riley Madison just can’t get it together until she learns how to make a list. Riley’s mind is in constant action and she finds it difficult to do anything in a timely manner. The list helps her to focus on what she needs to get done to keep her life in order. Children reading this book might find themselves in the same position and use Riley’s solution to help them with their problem.
September 26, 2021
Each Chapter funnier than the last
Riley Madison is a super energetic kid. She needs to turn her super power on and makes notes to remember all things things she needs to do in order to be prepared for the day. Each chapter is funnier than the last. Kids will have so much fun with this one.
Riley Madison is a super energetic kid. She needs to turn her super power on and makes notes to remember all things things she needs to do in order to be prepared for the day. Each chapter is funnier than the last. Kids will have so much fun with this one.
February 17, 2021
Riley Madison is in elementary school and she has a lot on her mind. So much, in fact, that she often loses track of what she needs to do and falls behind in what is expected of her. Waking up early for her first day of a new school year is not easy, and it is made even harder by the fact that she is not prepared for everything she must accomplish before the bus arrives. A stressful morning leads to a breakthrough in her new classroom that inspires a lifestyle adjustment that benefits everyone.
Based on a true story, Riley Madison’s experiences are familiar to all kinds of kids. Though the real Riley Madison has ADHD, this is never overtly referenced in the book; instead, the narrator focuses on Riley Madison’s unique and endearing personality and how lists help her focus and overcome the daily challenges that are holding her back.
Short chapters and simple sentence structure make this book well suited to newly independent readers whether reading alone or with an older caregiver. Occasional illustrations break up the text and provide additional support for reading comprehension. Humorous situations leave readers both giggling and cringing as Riley Madison attempts to navigate her unpreparedness as best she can.
Thanks to the help of supportive friends and family, Riley Madison becomes empowered to focus on the things she needs to get done every day. Young readers with a tendency toward distraction will love the positive and encouraging spin this story places on this recognizable trait.
Based on a true story, Riley Madison’s experiences are familiar to all kinds of kids. Though the real Riley Madison has ADHD, this is never overtly referenced in the book; instead, the narrator focuses on Riley Madison’s unique and endearing personality and how lists help her focus and overcome the daily challenges that are holding her back.
Short chapters and simple sentence structure make this book well suited to newly independent readers whether reading alone or with an older caregiver. Occasional illustrations break up the text and provide additional support for reading comprehension. Humorous situations leave readers both giggling and cringing as Riley Madison attempts to navigate her unpreparedness as best she can.
Thanks to the help of supportive friends and family, Riley Madison becomes empowered to focus on the things she needs to get done every day. Young readers with a tendency toward distraction will love the positive and encouraging spin this story places on this recognizable trait.
June 2, 2021
A spunky and lively girl's busy mind keep humor high in these pages, while bringing across an important message.
Summer break has ended, and it's time for Riley to head back to school, but with her busy (and easily distracted) mind, she barely is able to get dressed and make it to the school bus in time. Her best friend is waiting for her, and despite worries, Riley is excited to start a new year with her. But Riley's inability to remain focused causes one silly situation after the other until someone makes a useful suggestion to help her out.
Although it's not mentioned, it doesn't take much to realize that Riley is dealing with an attention disorder. Her mind is everywhere, and the author does a wonderful job at letting Riley's thoughts ramble in all possible directions without every allowing boredom to sneak in. Riley is sweet and likeable, and super cheerful...a girl easy to like. This endearing nature paves the path to make her wandering thoughts intriguing although it's clear they are a little all over the place.
Humor dribbles nicely into the well paced read, making it an easy to read chapter book. The font is slightly on the larger size, which will help beginning readers, and there are cute illustrations sprinkled in as an extra treat. Readers, who have a fairly good grip on their words, will enjoy this one and find Riley fun to follow as she learns that lists might just be what she needs to make sure she gets those things done, which need doing. I'm giving this one 3.5 stars and rounding up. I received a complimentary copy from the author.
Summer break has ended, and it's time for Riley to head back to school, but with her busy (and easily distracted) mind, she barely is able to get dressed and make it to the school bus in time. Her best friend is waiting for her, and despite worries, Riley is excited to start a new year with her. But Riley's inability to remain focused causes one silly situation after the other until someone makes a useful suggestion to help her out.
Although it's not mentioned, it doesn't take much to realize that Riley is dealing with an attention disorder. Her mind is everywhere, and the author does a wonderful job at letting Riley's thoughts ramble in all possible directions without every allowing boredom to sneak in. Riley is sweet and likeable, and super cheerful...a girl easy to like. This endearing nature paves the path to make her wandering thoughts intriguing although it's clear they are a little all over the place.
Humor dribbles nicely into the well paced read, making it an easy to read chapter book. The font is slightly on the larger size, which will help beginning readers, and there are cute illustrations sprinkled in as an extra treat. Readers, who have a fairly good grip on their words, will enjoy this one and find Riley fun to follow as she learns that lists might just be what she needs to make sure she gets those things done, which need doing. I'm giving this one 3.5 stars and rounding up. I received a complimentary copy from the author.
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