The Next Shiny Object (Hardcover)

Hudson Talbott

ISBN 10: 0593856775 / ISBN 13: 9780593856772

Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, New York, 2026

About this Item

Hardcover. The author of the award-winning A Walk in the Words shows readers the joy and challenges of navigating the world as a kid with ADHD.It sure is hard to focus when your curiosity is boundless! That was Hudson Talbott's story when he was little and easily distracted by everything, his attention bouncing from one shiny object to the next. But eventually he was able to see his curiosity as a gift because shiny objects can spark bright ideas-and he was full of them!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. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Next Shiny Object (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593856775
• ISBN 13: 9780593856772
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Talbott, Hudson
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

The author of the award-winning A Walk in the Words shows readers the joy and challenges of navigating the world as a kid with ADHD.

It sure is hard to focus when your curiosity is boundless! That was Hudson Talbott’s story when he was little and easily distracted by everything, his attention bouncing from one shiny object to the next. But eventually he was able to see his curiosity as a gift because shiny objects can spark bright ideas—and he was full of them!

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.