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About The Book
In her debut picture book, acclaimed actress, screenwriter, and director Lake Bell weaves a joyfully whimsical story that celebrates the beauty of neurodiversity.
For share day at school, Nova has to bring in something that makes her unique and she knows just the thing: her breakfast pickles!
But when the fridge opens to an empty pickle jar, Nova has to find a new share and her morning medicine leads to the perfect idea: her brain sparkles!
When Nova tells the class about her epilepsy, at first they’re confused, and she starts to worry, are her brain sparkles too unique? But Nova isn’t the only one in her class with a unique brain, and when her classmates start sharing too, what follows is a fun exploration of all the wonderful ways people and their brains are different.
For share day at school, Nova has to bring in something that makes her unique and she knows just the thing: her breakfast pickles!
But when the fridge opens to an empty pickle jar, Nova has to find a new share and her morning medicine leads to the perfect idea: her brain sparkles!
When Nova tells the class about her epilepsy, at first they’re confused, and she starts to worry, are her brain sparkles too unique? But Nova isn’t the only one in her class with a unique brain, and when her classmates start sharing too, what follows is a fun exploration of all the wonderful ways people and their brains are different.
About The Illustrator
Rachel Katstaller is originally from tiny tropical El Salvador, where she studied strategic design. After a period in New York, where she attended the Summer Illustration Residency at the School of Visual Arts, Rachel relocated to Innsbruck, Austria, with her cat, Hemingway. She now works for several international publishing houses concentrating on children’s books, editorial illustration, and creating insightful and honest illustrations for brands. She also leads a weekly architecture and storytelling workshop for children at the Bilding Art and Architecture school in Austria.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (June 4, 2025)
- Length: 48 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665906753
- Ages: 4 - 8
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): All About Brains Hardcover 9781665906753
- Author Photo (jpg): Lake Bell Photograph by Julius Chiu(0.1 MB)
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