Remmy and the Brain Train

by James B. Maas

Book Overview

One of the world’s foremost sleep educators, Dr. James B. Maas of Cornell University, unveils his first children’s book, Remmy and the Brain Train. The author, who teaches the nation’s largest... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097121400X
• ISBN13: 9780971214002
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Maas Presentations
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Its sleepy time!

Kids today aren't getting enough sleep. It is obvious when you look at the number of children who are being labeled as having ADD or ADHD, when all they really need is more sleep. If you are a parent of a young child, I highly recommend this book, not just for your child(ren) but for parents too. Its important for parents and children to understand how sleep, or lack of sleep affects the body and more importantly, the mind. Remmy and Dr. Zeez help children to understand why they need to get their sleep and how they can benefit from getting 9 hours of GOOD sleep every night. I'm all ready reading this with my 6 week old daughter. The play along CD which accompanies the book is a great bonus which I find relaxes me as well as my daughter as it is played. Enjoy some good rest...you and your child(ren) deserve it!

Perfect For Children...and Their Parents!

Dr. Maas could not have written a more exciting, informative and meaningful book for children, emphasizing the importance of sleep through the experience of young Remmy, to whom children can easily relate. For children, Remmy and the Brain Train offers an exhilarating and personal journey that leads to the understanding that effective sleep results in a healthier and happier life. For parents, the book serves as an exceptional tool through which they can illustrate to their children why sleep should be viewed as a key ingredient in the formula for living life to the fullest!

84 Kindergartners Entranced!

I am a Kindergarten teacher and have just had the pleasure of sharing this wonderful book and CD with all four of our classes during "Kindergarten Get-Together". We had eighty-four 5 & 6-year-olds in one room and they sat transfixed with their eyes glued to the pages as we listened to Ms. Scheniman's wonderful song. I had previewed the book and was able to tell them before the reading that all of the sound effects are actual recordings of animals, trains, etc. They loved listening for each sound and singing-along with the chorus. The lack of adequate sleep for children is a real issue in schools today and I am thrilled to have a book to recommend to parents as well as to their children.

Vividly shows the benefits of a full night's sleep

Remmy And The Brain Train is a unique and very highly recommended picturebook about Remmy, a young boy who feels groggy, moody, and has trouble in school - until he goes on a magical train to the Land of Good Sleep, and learns how developing good sleep habits makes him smarter, stronger, happier, and healthier. The rhyming text by James B. Maas is surrounded by playful, colored-pencil style illustrations by Guy Danella that vividly show the benefits of a full night's sleep. Remmy and the Brain Train also comes with a bonus: a read-along, sing-along CD by award-winning children's songwriter & performer Suzanne Scheniman, with lots of whimsical sound effects. Remmy And The Brain Train is a perfect naptime or bedtime storybook.

Delightful book!

Dr. Maas's book, "Remmy and the Brain Train," is an absolute delight to read! The book chronicles a young boy, Remmy, through his important discovery of what sleep is and how it helps in his everyday life. Remmy benefits from the teaching of the wonderful sleep doctor, Dr. Zeez, who offers real-life wisdom about sleep that is applicable to all of us!The characters are vibrant, the illustrations are very creative, and the story is incredibly engaging... education is rarely this fun! The author has crafted a book that is a true winner for children and parents alike, especially with the enclosure of the read-along, sing-along CD. I would highly recommend "Remmy and the Brain Train" as one of the best children's books available today.