The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp - by Paul Russell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Most children would say that the ocean is blue, but when Bowen looks at it he sees white where the waves crash, deep black on the ocean floor, and green when there's a storm. Learn how Bowen goes from struggling to fit in with his peers to finding his place in the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Most children would say that the ocean is blue, but when Bowen looks at it he sees white where the waves crash, deep black on the ocean floor, and green when there's a storm. He wonders whether fireflies are hot, and notices how the brushstrokes of a painting tell a story too. Bowen sees the world differently to other children and struggles to fit in. How will he find his place in the world?</p><p><i>The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp</i> follows the life of Bowen through school and beyond. At every stage, he finds that he doesn't fit in with his peers, but this eventually becomes his greatest strength. Through thinking differently, he is able to solve problems that no one else could. After all, just because something can't be mended the same as it was, why can't it be mended differently?</p><p>A very personal story, Bowen's tale is sensitively written and full of colourful, lively illustrations. It aims to offer hope to children who haven't yet found their place in life by showing them that being 'normal' might just be overrated, and that to find success in life we should be valuing our differences.</p><p>Children, carers, teachers and psychologists alike will find inspiration in this tale of embracing diversity and engaging our full potential. It is a vital reminder that the strength and uniqueness of every child should be encouraged to help them find their place in the world and flourish!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>It was such a sensitive portrayal of neurodiversity and a celebration of the individualism of each and every child. The illustrations captured the mood and thoughts of the little boy perfectly.--<i><b>Ellen Krajewski BSc(Econ) ACLIP, Chair of Judges, Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals 2021</b></i><br><br>"This book offers a gentle look at neurodiversity and, eventually, finding one's place in the world. It's about accepting that everyone is unique and that standing apart from whatever is considered 'normal' has its own rewards."--<i><b>Books + Publishing</b></i><br><br>Created from the personal experience of both writer and illustrator, this magical book is designed to encourage a deeper understanding and awareness ... about the different neurological pathways in the brains of children. Stunning in every way.--<i><b>Kids' Book Review</b></i><br><br>This is a fantastic resource for parents and teachers to share with children and show that there is more than one way of viewing the world. Seeing the world differently is to be celebrated. For children who think differently like Bowen the book will be reassuring, and for all children it will encourage them to exercise their minds, be inquisitive, and see things from new perspectives. Adults and children will have fun thinking of wild and imaginative answers to Bowen's way-out questions.--<i><b>NZ Booklovers</b></i><br><br><i>The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp</i> is the loveliest picture book by Paul Russell and Nicky Johnston. It sounded good before I had it here to read, but it's miles better in every way now that I have read it.--<i><b>Book Witch</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Paul Russell</b> is a primary teacher, artist, playwright and children's author of <i>Grandma Forgets</i> and <i>My Storee</i>, among others, with <i>Grandma Forgets</i> making the CBCA list of notable picture books in 2018. He is passionate about children's literacy and building young appetites for the written word. He has a daughter who has worries of her own and he wrote her this story so they could talk about worries together.</p><p><b>Nicky Johnston</b> is an educator, speaker and author/illustrator of children's books. She enjoys every aspect of creating books for kids, especially illustration. Nicky's illustration style is often described as whimsical, emotive, soft and expressive. She is passionate about promoting emotional resilience in children and raising awareness of mental health issues. Nicky's love of teaching sees her busy with school visits to share her journey of becoming an author and illustrator, and to show children the process of creating a book using excerpts of her work. She also presents at workshops and conferences. As well as teaching, Nicky works from home writing and illustrating in her art studio, and has contributed to 16 books including <i>At the End of Holyrood Lane</i>(EK Books, 2018), <i>The Fix-It Man</i> (EK Books 2017), <i>Saying Goodbye to Barkley</i> (EK Books, 2019), <i>The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp</i> (with Paul Russell, 2021, EK Books) and <i>Upside-Down Friday</i> (EK Books, 2021).</p>
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