{"product_id":"this-is-my-brain-a-book-on-neurodiversity","title":"This Is My Brain!: A Book on Neurodiversity","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gravel's signature creature-filled cartoons celebrate brains' beautiful diversity... impart[s] a reassuring message of open-mindedness and compassion toward others and self.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Elise Gravel is an award-winning author-illustrator who has published dozens of books in both Canada and the United States. Her books have been translated around the world and have received many accolades and awards, including Canada's prestigious Governor General's Literary Award. Elise lives with her husband and their children in Montreal. You can learn more about her at elisegravel.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A simple, wholesome message...An affirmation that brains have plenty of important jobs and, often, different ways of doing them.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[A] great addition to Gravel's other nonfiction titles.\"\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e -- School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kid-friendly text explains the challenge and importance of respecting all kinds of brains. Readers just becoming aware of and curious about their (and others') brains will embrace this approachable, upbeat introduction.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA seriously funny book all about our brains! Award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel celebrates the many wonderful ways humans think in a comic-style nonfiction book for curious kids.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed creator Elise Gravel (\n\u003ci\u003eKiller Underwear Invasion!\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOlga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more) uses her trademark humor and punchy art to explore the fascinating human brain. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. \n\u003ci\u003eThis Is My Brain!\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other's brains and use them collectively. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it's a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain's uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others. This is an excellent resource for exploring the topic together. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e HUMOROUS NONFICTION: While the subject is serious, the funny text and pictures will tickle any reader's funny bone. Elise Gravel's distinctive comic-style art and unique talent for explaining complicated information in simple and hilarious ways make this science-based topic accessible to all. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for books on neurodiversity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kids interested in learning about the brain \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who enjoy science and STEM books like \u003ci\u003eThe Way We Work\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUltimate Bodypedia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSuper Interesting Facts for Smart Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Elise Gravel and her funny graphic novel-style picture books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2024 (EAN 9781797228204, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 117 (EAN 9781797228204, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2024 pg. 48 (EAN 9781797228204, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/23\/2024 (EAN 9781797228204, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/21\/2024 (EAN 9781797228204, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gravel, Elise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-10-29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Neurodiversity|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Anatomy \u0026amp; Physiology|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Social Topics \/ Emotions \u0026amp; Feelings|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cartoons and comics|Non-fiction comics|Comics (Graphic works)|Brain|Neurodiversity|Brian|Neurodivergent people|Graphic novels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797228204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781797228204\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030213943577,"sku":"SP-9781797228204","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781797228204_spiral.png?v=1787215876","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/this-is-my-brain-a-book-on-neurodiversity","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}