Illustrated by Yaroslava Apollonova
5 stars
An absolutely brilliant book that normalizes different types of learning and promotes understanding and accommodations based on individuals’ learning needs.
Such a wonderful book. I loved the soothing tone and the representation of different ways to learn. Great focus on voicing your needs and finding ways to learn and communicate that work for you.
The artwork is lovely. The backgrounds are just detailed enough to be interesting without being overwhelming. Great visual representations of frustration, concern, worry, and confusion, contrasted with the calm and joy of having the appropriate accommodations.
At the back of the book are short explanations of difference types of neurodivergence such as ADHD, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. There is also a helpful list of accommodation ideas for reading, writing, math, and general needs.
I really appreciate that the author and illustrator are both neurodivergent. Their experience really shows in the care presented in the book. And I love that the author shares how she learns best in the author blurb, which helps normalize different experiences.
Such a sweet, wonderful, inclusive book that focuses on individual needs and accommodations for a harmonious learning environment.