Robyn Bett

An activity book for a young scientist who loves someone with a brain injury. The Amazing Brain was created by Brightwater Care Group to help young people understand what is going on when a loved one is dealing with or recovering from a brain injury.

Jordan is busy getting on with the important things in life school, soccer and mates all supported by Mum, who checks his homework and makes her famous cupcakes when his team wins. But little by little, Jordan notices things changing. Mum s hairdressing customers turn up at the wrong time. Then Mum gets lost at the supermarket. As Mum forgets more and more, Jordan has to figure out what is going on. Who can he rely on now?

Riley doesn t like English class, but he loves science, and rockets in particular. Mum and Dad are his ground control crew, cheering him on at football games and giving him a helping hand when he needs it. Then Mum has a serious car accident and Riley learns that she has a brain injury. As Mum, Dad and Riley get used to all the changes that brain injury brings into their lives, Riley wonders if anyone even cares about what he wants anymore?

A wonderful picture book for families learning to adapt when a loved one has an acquired brain injury. Taylor and Dad's favourite thing is to go adventuring they love camping, exploring and hiking. Then Dad has an accident, and everything changes. Dad is different. Life is different. Are there ways to get around the many changes and do the things they love again?