An uplifting picture book celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree

Oliver’s brain is a volcano of ideas—always bubbling with questions. This makes it hard to focus at school, and sometimes he worries he won’t ever fit in there. So it’s a good thing he has a friend who reminds him that great minds don’t think alike. And that a brain that blazes with curiosity and imagination is a glorious thing. Featuring artwork showcasing all the wonderful things going on in Oliver’s astonishing brain, this uplifting book celebrates out-of-the-box thinking, the power of creativity, and the importance of being proud of the things that set us apart.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Lynda Mullaly Hunt (lyndamullalyhunt.com) is the author of New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree, Bank Street Best Book One for the Murphys, and Indie Bestseller Shouting at the Rain. A former teacher, she lives in Massachusetts.

Author Residence: Sudbury, MA

Nancy Carpenter (nancycarpenter.website) has illustrated sixty books for children, including Balderdash (by Michelle Markel), a Sibert honor book, and A Letter to My Teacher (by Deborah Hopkinson). She's received two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.

Illustrator Residence:Brooklyn, New York