CJ is leading the neighborhood cleanup. But his ADHD makes it too easy for distractions keep him from picking up litter. CJ follows a plan to stay on task and takes a break just in time to see a disaster unfolding. Can he help in time?

For ages 5-7. From the new CJ Baker, Mover and Shaker series. Tag along with CJ Baker . . . if you can keep up! This always-active, ever-curious second grader turns ordinary days into extraordinary experiences. Whether leading a neighborhood cleanup or saving his soccer team, CJ’s imaginative, mile-a-minute mind sometimes makes accomplishing (or scoring) goals uniquely challenging. But with supportive friends, a loving family (including his loyal dog Tank), and clever strategies, CJ always weaves his way back to the right path—even if it’s often the one less taken. With fast-paced text, humor, and exciting illustrations, this early chapter book series showcases the strengths and struggles of a boy with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through everyday stories sure to keep young learners hyperfocused until the very end.

Simultaneous release:

• - I Need Glasses!
• - Problems on the Pitch
• - The Mystery of the Missing Book

About the Author
D.L. Green is a nickname for Debra Lynn Green. Debra lives in California with her husband and her one-eyed dog. She has three grown children, one of whom has ADHD. Debra used to work as a lawyer. She loves to write books, read, watch movies, and play pickleball. 

About the Illustrator
Eloise Szaruga-Bolt is a UK-based illustrator, predominantly working in character design and narrative illustration. She loves bringing characters to life, building rich worlds around them, and letting their stories shine! If Eloise isn’t making art, you can often find her getting cozy under a blanket or hanging out with her husband and their cat, Lemon.