{"product_id":"juan-has-the-jitters-hardcover","title":"Juan Has the Jitters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAneta Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMiki Yamamoto\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA story about inclusion, diversity, and the power of math to help one boy with autism thrive among his peers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJuan claps his hands to get his Jitters out. They make his tummy \u003ci\u003eswoosh\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eswirl.\u003c\/i\u003e His Jitters happen when there are too many people, too much noise, or too many changes to his day. Juan doesn't like surprises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTomorrow there is an athletic event planned at school, which makes Juan very nervous. But his teacher has the perfect solution: math--Juan's favorite subject  Counting, sorting, and matching help Juan calm his Jitters. By making math part of the day's athletic games, and by appointing Juan the official judge, his teacher can make sure that Juan will have fun and feel included. The class is calling it the Mathletic Games  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eParents of children 4 to 8 years-old can use this book to help teach kids about neurodiversity, inclusion, and the beauty in what makes every one of us unique. Teachers will find the book meets several Common Core Standards for pre-K through third grade in reading and math, and nurtures multiple domains of scholastic development.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eANETA CRUZ is a pre-K teacher and children's book author. She holds a credential in early childhood special education, a BA in English literature, and an MFA in creative writing. When she's not reading, writing, or eating Nutella by the spoonful, she teaches her class of preschoolers how to love books (and other things) as much as she does. She divides her time between the Czech Republic and Southern California, where she lives with her husband, two children, and Poe, the cutest ugly dog in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMIKI YAMAMOTO has been drawing since a very early age, Most of her childhood was spent in her room sketching, coloring, and painting to entertain herself. She studied illustration at Cal State University, Long Beach and has worked for Hallmark Cards, Disney, and Amscan Party. Miki has won numerous awards as a children's book illustrator. She resides in Southern California with her wigglebutt Aussie, Bella.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769199591712,"sku":"9781623174941","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4674a5015d7c71673cb2e5a0e4f62c04.webp?v=1780343587","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/juan-has-the-jitters-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}