A Tale as Tall as Jacob - Misadventures With My Brother

When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a little brother, but Jacob quickly grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. His diagnosis with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is shared by millions of kids, so why does Samantha's unruly homelife feel so uniquely difficult? As Samantha struggles to understand and survive Jacob's daily shenanigans, shared moments of lighthearted fun remind her of the value of loving your famly for who they are.

About the author

Samantha Edwards is an author, artist, and librarian based in Kansas City, where she is a head children's librarian.

Summary

In this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD. Based on the author's own childhood and told through funny, beautifully illustrated vignettes, this story of two siblings celebrates empathy and embraces how difference makes every family unique.

Additional text

STARRED REVIEW — “The bright colors and the characters’ animated expressions showcase a simultaneously hilarious, heartbreaking, and loving sibling dynamic many readers will find familiar … All the feelings will be felt with this engaging and genuine story of a sister and brother.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Product details

• Authors: Samantha Edwards
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.02.2022
• EAN: 9781524865047
• ISBN: 978-1-5248-6504-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 422 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Neurodiversity, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions