Professor Thomas Cat's guide to understanding the human brain the dyslexia files

"Professor Thomas Cat thinks he knows everything about the human brain and has a full presentation ready to teach other cats how it works. When he introduces the topic of dyslexia, Ava steps in with her own lived experience. With help from her dolphin sidekick, she explains what dyslexia feels like,...

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Main Author: Allen, Rachael, 1982- (Author)
Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Díaz Rivas, Miguel (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Magination Press, [2026]
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Summary:"Professor Thomas Cat thinks he knows everything about the human brain and has a full presentation ready to teach other cats how it works. When he introduces the topic of dyslexia, Ava steps in with her own lived experience. With help from her dolphin sidekick, she explains what dyslexia feels like, how her brain processes words, and the strategies that help her succeed. Their mix of science, humor, and visual storytelling helps kids understand why reading can be challenging and how different parts of the brain work together. As Ava and Professor Cat compare notes, readers learn that dyslexia comes with strengths, creativity, and resilience. This graphic novel gives kids practical tools, boosts confidence, and helps them feel understood. It also offers families, caregivers, teachers, and reading specialists clear language to talk about learning differences, emotional support, and problem solving. Engaging art and friendly explanations help kids feel empowered and show that understanding how their brain works is the first step toward thriving."--Amazon.
Item Description:Title on cover appears as the word "controlling" crossed out and replaced with "understanding."
"American Psychological Association"--Title page.
This book uses a special font for a more -dyslexia-friendly reading experience.
Physical Description:144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 144).
ISBN:9781433848780
1433848783
Author Notes:Rachael Allen, PhD, is a neuroscientist by day and a kid-lit author by night. She is a past winner of the Georgia Young Adult Author of the Year award. Miguel Díaz Rivas is a Spanish illustrator with more than eleven years of experience. He is a New York Times best-selling artist.