Lost inside my head / Vigg ; translated by David Warriner.

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Author:

Vigg, 1972- author, illustrator.

Warriner, David (Linguist), translator.

ISBN:

9781459835948

Uniform Title:

Ma maison-tête. English

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

Translation of: Ma maison-tête.

"The story of a boy who can't help being different"--Cover.

Abstract:

"Vincent wishes he was like everyone else, but his ADHD makes his thoughts turn to chaos...until he learns he can be himself and focus his light on what he wants to see."-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 6-8.

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Added Author:

Warriner, David (Linguist),

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★"A celebration of hope, resilience, and the power of self-acceptance that will resonate with readers of all ages...A work that depicts vividly what the mind of a person with ADHD experiences...Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal

How is Vincent supposed to focus when there's so much going on at once?!

Vincent has a huge house in his head. It has an entrance, a living room, dark rooms, a light room, a space room and a control room. Vincent spends a lot of time in the control room trying to figure out how it all works, but with its thousands of flashing lights, buttons, levers and blinking screens, it can be total chaos--how is he supposed to know where to look?

At school, when he tries to recite a fable in front of his class, he blows it. Even though he knows it by heart, not a single syllable comes to mind. Vincent feels like a misfit when people tell him to just concentrate, and he often has trouble in school. He can't seem to think, but he also can't stop thinking. Sometimes he wants to escape his own head and just be like everyone else. But maybe Vincent doesn't have to be the same as everyone else after all. Maybe he just has to learn how to look, to find the light room and see things in his own way.

Inspired by the author's experience growing up with ADHD, Lost Inside My Head is a touching and illuminating story that brings the reader into the thoughts, struggles, joys and uniqueness of a young child with ADHD.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3--6--This complex story in picture book form is better suited for upper elementary students. Based on the author's personal experience of not yet being diagnosed with ADHD but trying to fit in with what the world expects of him, the main character, Vincent, compares his head to a huge house with different rooms that change their location and function. While he feels like his world is always chaotic, with negative voices in his head pulling him down, in the end, Vincent discovers how to find his own way by looking for the light in his mind. Vigg's bright, cartoonlike drawings bring the story to life and help readers understand what life is like for Vincent at school and in the world, as do clear descriptions such as, "It's like the entire jumble of the universe is having a party in my head." It is a celebration of hope, resilience, and the power of self-acceptance that will resonate with readers of all ages. VERDICT A work that depicts vividly what the mind of a person with ADHD experiences. A highly recommended purchase for all collections.--Heidi Dechief

Kirkus Review

In this tale translated from French, a young boy with ADHD describes his thought processes. Life is full of distractions, but for someone with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), all those distractions can seem chaotic and lead to paralysis as well as low self-esteem. In Vincent's case it keeps him from concentrating or completing simple tasks. But it also allows his imagination to blossom. After being unable to complete a recitation task in school, Vincent, a light-skinned boy, feels discouraged and seeks a solution to his concentration problems. By dividing his brain into various rooms, he's able to find a quiet place to help him focus. The text meanders a bit, but its weaknesses are countered by strong artwork that allows readers a glimpse into the various "rooms" in Vincent's brain. There's even a chute meant to send away "all the not-so-nice things people say," with an illustration filled with those negative comments. One of the most telling and relatable double-page spreads features a plethora of crows attacking him and urging him to be "like everyone else." Eventually, Vincent accepts that he isn't like others but has his own particular strengths and ways of navigating life, a reassuring message for anyone whose brain functions differently. A wild ride inside an imaginative but easily distracted brain. (Picture book. 6-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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