Some picture books come your way at the most serendipitous moments - for personal reasons this book resonated deeply.

Bowen Bartholomew Crisp is not like other children. He takes longer to ponder the answer to a question, by which time the adult who asked has moved on. His brain thinks of so many possible answers, rather than the obvious one.

We follow Bowen as he progresses through school, where he finds teachers who understand and support him as he approaches school projects differently to his peers. His mother is his champion; she takes the time to be still with him and listen to all his wonderful ideas.

This is a book for all those kids who think outside the square.
This book is for all those kids who sit next to someone like Bowen in the classroom and wonder what makes them tick.
This book is a keeper.