Book Nook - The Next Shiny Object

Award-winning author and illustrator Hudson Talbott (A Walk in the Words) offers a heartfelt, deeply personal perspective in the picture book, The Next Shiny Object.

 

Inspired by his own childhood, The Next Shiny Object follows a young boy as his attention bounces from one fascinating discovery to the next. While his boundless curiosity often makes it difficult to focus, he eventually learns that the very traits that set him apart can also fuel creativity, problem-solving, and big ideas.

 

Through warm, expressive illustrations and an honest, encouraging narrative, Talbott reminds readers that different ways of thinking deserve to be celebrated.

Capturing both the challenges and rewards of having a super-active imagination, this empowering story encourages us all—neurodivergent and neurotypical thinkers alike—to embrace our perceived limitations and enjoy the journey of learning how to turn them to our advantage.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hudson Talbott (HudsonTalbott.com) also wrote and illustrated Schneider Family Honor winner A Walk in the Words, as well as Picturing America, River of Dreams, From Wolf to Woof, United Tweets of America, and It’s All About Me-ow, and illustrated numerous picture books, including Newbery Honor winner Show Way (by Jacqueline Woodson) and Leonardo’s Horse (by Jean Fritz), an ALA Notable and VOYA Honor Book.