{"product_id":"the-day-leo-stopped-pretending-rebecca-pinks-9798250778527","title":"The Day Leo Stopped Pretending: A Gentle Story About Masking, Self-Advocacy, and Executive Function Skills for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany children work very hard to \u003cb\u003elook like everything is easy\u003c\/b\u003e - even when their minds are busy trying to keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Day Leo Stopped Pretending\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful and encouraging social-emotional learning story that helps children understand \u003cb\u003emasking, executive function skills, and self-advocacy\u003c\/b\u003e in a way that feels safe and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeo is a bright and curious child, but keeping track of instructions, organizing tasks, and remembering what to do next can feel overwhelming. Instead of asking for help, Leo learns to \u003cb\u003ecopy what others are doing and pretend he understands\u003c\/b\u003e. By the end of the day, his brain feels exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything begins to change when a caring teacher introduces a simple tool that helps Leo break big tasks into steps. With guidance, Leo discovers that \u003cb\u003eplanning, organizing, and managing tasks are skills that can be learned\u003c\/b\u003e - and that he doesn't have to hide when things feel confusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis empowering read-aloud story gently introduces children to important \u003cb\u003eexecutive functioning skills\u003c\/b\u003e like planning, task management, focus, and asking for help. It also helps kids understand that pretending to be okay all the time can make learning harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- children who feel overwhelmed by instructions\u003cbr\u003e- kids who mask their struggles at school\u003cbr\u003e- neurodivergent learners and sensitive thinkers\u003cbr\u003e- parents and teachers teaching \u003cb\u003eexecutive function skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- classrooms focusing on \u003cb\u003esocial emotional learning (SEL)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a compassionate message about \u003cb\u003eaccepting different learning styles\u003c\/b\u003e, this story helps children build confidence, self-understanding, and the courage to ask for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful conversation starter for homes, classrooms, and counseling settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Pinks,Michael R. Wehr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250778527\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Rebecca Pinks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659772047615,"sku":"9798250778527","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-day-leo-stopped-pretending-rebecca-pinks-9798250778527","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}