{"product_id":"pedros-dream-ana-karina-da-silva-9798183973181","title":"pedro's dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eWritten by an award-winning creative director and stand-up comedian, this is the ultimate strengths-based story for neurodivergent champions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brains are wired differently. That's ok. And just like soccer, the more you know your game, the better you play.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedro dreams of scoring epic goals with flying scissor kicks and becoming the first kid from New York to know all the tricks. But Pedro's brain is wired in its own unique way. Little things can feel overwhelming, his mind gets distracted in class, and sometimes he feels like he's falling behind the other kids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when his dad shares a powerful secret: you don't have to change your brain to win-you just have to learn the rules of your own game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of his loyal pup Bunty, a supportive family, and a coach who swaps long speeches for visual checklists, Pedro unlocks his ultimate superpower: \u003cb\u003ehyperfocus\u003c\/b\u003e. When the big game arrives, Pedro is completely locked in. Can his fast-moving brain pull off the most powerful shot the stadium has ever seen?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Parents, Teachers, and Neurodivergent Kids Love Pedro's Dream: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasterful Pacing \u0026amp; Humor: \u003c\/b\u003e Written by a professional comedian and creative director, the story utilizes sharp comedic timing, rhythmic rhymes, and hilarious, relatable family dynamics (like a few broken flower vases!) that keep kids laughing and engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrengths-Based Representation: \u003c\/b\u003e Written from a genuine neurodivergent perspective, this book completely skips the \"broken to fixed\" trope, celebrating a child's natural cognitive gifts instead of forcing them to mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical Executive Functioning Tools: \u003c\/b\u003e Kids learn real-world coping strategies alongside Pedro, from using visual schedules and saying checklists aloud to embracing sensory tools like squishy toys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive Reflection Questions: \u003c\/b\u003e Includes bonus discussion prompts at the back to help children, parents, and educators discover and talk about their own unique dreams and strengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for soccer fans, neurodivergent champions, and any child learning to navigate a big world with a big imagination. Add Pedro's Dream to your bookshelf today and help your child master the rules of their own brilliant game!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAna Karina Da Silva is a New York-based stand-up comedian, award-winning creative director, and author working at the intersection of humor, storytelling, and human behavior. Drawing from her own neurodivergent perspective, she is the founder of Emma's Dream-an innovative educational program designed to help children, parents, and educators discover and nurture the natural gifts of uniquely wired minds. Connect with her on Instagram (@anakarinaexists), TikTok (@anakarisma), or visit www.emmasdream.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ana Karina Da Silva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798183973181\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Ana Karina Da Silva","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084249112831,"sku":"9798183973181","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pedros-dream-ana-karina-da-silva-9798183973181","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}