My Brain Is Magic
A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be!
This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on neurodiversity and sensory processing in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy.
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978-1-953859-61-7
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Category | Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diversity, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Soaring Kite Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2023-04-04 |
Author: Prasha Sooful
Prasha Sooful is a Clinical Audiologist and Educator, with a Master’s degree in Communication Pathology (Audiology) and a Master’s degree in Education (Global Learning). She has worked clinically and in research and education for 17 years and has published papers in both fields. Born in South Africa, she now lives in Australia with her imperturbable husband, an energetic toddler, a lazy German Shepard and an ever-growing book collection.
Illustrator: Geeta Ladi
Geeta Ladi is an illustrator and designer born and raised in Mumbai, India. She is deeply influenced by the cultural and ethnic diversity of Mumbai, which itself reflects the richness of India. She has been fascinated by illustrations in story books since childhood. She believes that a good book can open up a new, mysterious world to a young mind. She has been designing and developing hands-on activity based learning materials for young children for more than a decade. The curiosity and innocence of the young put together with telling expressions and vibrant colors are key aspects of her work.
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Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“Peaches and pinks infuse Ladi’s domestic scenes with a warmth that lasts until cool colors arrive with the onset of a ‘big sleepy whale’ slumber—a soothing end to the lively pages that precede.”—Publishers Weekly
Booklist
“Ladi’s colorful cartoon art expressively depicts the energetic girl and her patient, understanding family. The book maintains an upbeat tone and approach throughout, while encouraging appreciation for the myriad ways brains can function in a kid-friendly, playful fashion.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“The text is pithy but lively, good for reading aloud. The art is expressive and colorful, with lots of warm pinks and oranges. A sweet, energetic book that can help neurodivergent kids understand their brains better.”—Kirkus Reviews