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 there's 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
doesn't 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 can't be
mended the same as it was, why can't it be mended differently?
A very personal story, Bowen's tale is sensitively written and full of
colourful, lively illustrations. It aims to offer hope to children who
haven't 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!
