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The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp

English

By (author): Paul Russell

Illustrated by: Nicky Johnston

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 theres 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?

The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp follows the life of Bowen through school and beyond. At every stage, he finds that he doesnt 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 cant be mended the same as it was, why cant it be mended differently?

A very personal story, Bowens tale is sensitively written and full of colourful, lively illustrations. It aims to offer hope to children who havent 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.

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!

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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 254 x 241mm
  • Publication Date: 07 Jul 2021
  • Publisher: Exisle Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: New Zealand
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 5-7
  • ISBN13: 9781925820881

About Paul Russell

Paul Russell is a primary teacher artist playwright and childrens author of Grandma Forgets and My Storee among others with Grandma Forgets making the CBCA list of notable picture books in 2018. He is passionate about childrens 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.Nicky Johnston is an award-winning childrens book author and illustrator. She has several bestselling titles published in Australia and overseas including At the End of Holyrood Lane The Fix-It Man Grandma Forgets The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp Saying Goodbye to Barkley This is My Dad and Upside-Down Friday all published by EK Books. Nickys illustration style is often described as whimsical playful narrative emotive and colourful. She loves to work in watercolour ink pencils and pastel. As a primary teacher and acclaimed presenter Nickys love of books sees her thoroughly enjoy taking illustrator workshops and visiting schools regularly. She is passionate about inspiring young children with a love for reading writing and drawing encouraging them to use their imagination and develop their own ideas. Nicky lives by the beach with her husband and four sons.

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