| What I Learned from a Penguin: A Story on How to Help People Change Contributor(s): Amen, Daniel G. (Author), Amen, Daniel G. (Read by), Payne, Jesse (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481529609 ISBN-13: 9781481529600 Publisher: Skyboat Media OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Parents - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Zoos |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 7.5" (0.22 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Amen MD, Daniel G.: - 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. De Cuir, Gabrielle: -Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narration, has narrated over two hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her "velvet touch" as an actor's director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities. Payne, Jesse J.: -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. |