Description:
From the award-winning author of Masterpiece comes Marvelous - a powerful new inclusive book celebrating ADHD.
Marcus loves to build. Every material is an invitation to explore and every day is an opportunity to create. But, when it comes time to work on other activities besides building, he struggles to focus. When his teacher asks his class to draw a blueprint, Marcus completes the project in a way that makes sense to him. A perfect book to introduce kids to the many ways we can show our thinking, Marvelous celebrates a neurodiverse child with ADHD who thinks outside the box.
This inspiring inclusive book teaches children:
- There are many ways to show your thinking
- It's beautiful to think outside the box
- Neurodiversity is a superpower
- All brains are different and that's special!
From the award-winning author of the best-selling book, Masterpiece, this heartwarming book is a must-have for all school classrooms, libraries, teachers, librarians and families!
Brief description: Alexandra is an award-winning kidlit author who writes inclusive stories to inspire empathy, acceptance, understanding and kindness in our world. She is also the founder of Global Masterpiece Day, a day that honours neurodiverse and autistic thinkers in classrooms around the world! Alexandra has been featured in various media outlets including Kirkus Reviews Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, CBC and CTV. In 2025, her book Masterpiece will appear in McGraw Hill's collection and in Scholastic Book Fairs. Combining her 15 years of experience as a teacher with her expertise as an author, Alexandra loves to visit schools, libraries and organizations to inspire others to value the importance of their own stories. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her family and spends her days reading, writing, playing with her two young children and consuming too many cups of coffee.
Review Quotes:
"The story stands out for its celebration of the main character's unconventional worldview. An inclusive embrace of a brain that was built for building."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Alexandra Hoffman's Marvelous is an incredible book that helps children with ADHD see their unique abilities as beneficial qualities rather than challenges to be ashamed of. The story is immersive and inspiring, offering an optimistic outlook on creative thinking, thinking outside the box, self-love, and empathy for others. Marcus' school life is relatable to children who struggle with staying focused during school activities, making this an extraordinary resource. Marvelous is a fantastic addition to any library. Teachers and parents can easily use it to help encourage empowerment, resilience, and confidence in children."
- Readers' Favorite Awards