Davey's Daydreams

A brilliant book that celebrates neurodiversity and shows children that the things that make them different can also be their strengths.

We also loved Minna’s Masks, written and illustrated by the same duo, which explores another neurodivergent experience, autism and masking.

Together, these books celebrate different ways of thinking and give children the chance to recognise themselves, understand others and see the beauty in wonderfully different minds.

And they also feature really helpful notes for parents and caregivers at the back.

This simple picture book, based on the author’s own experience of ADHD, is a fun but powerful reminder that every brain works differently. In Davey’s case, he might daydream but he’s actually trying hard, and listening and processing material in his own way. Davey proves this when he wows everyone with his show-stopping material in Art. We see a supportive teacher who encourages the class – and reader – to join her in celebrating creativity and people’s different strengths. Useful end notes and strategies help parents and caregivers further understand inattentive ADHD.
A vibrant and engaging book exploring a form of neurodivergence which can so easily be missed or misunderstood.

Louise Gooding has a keen interest in sharing stories that feature characters that stand out, are different, and who have something to say. Inspired by stories from her own experiences and those of her family, she took up writing to find a way of discussing neurological and physical diversity, and how to explore other sensitive issues within children’s books.

Irina Avgustinovich is a children’s book illustrator from Belarus, now based in Portugal. Despite having a bachelor’s degree in classical painting and ceramics, she found herself in children’s illustration many years ago.

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