A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures with My Brother

In this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD. Based on the author's own childhood and told through funny, beautifully illustrated vignettes, this story of two siblings celebrates empathy and embraces how difference makes every family unique.

When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a normal little brother to play with. But those expectations are quickly upended as he grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. And even though he can be a handful, Jacob's extraordinary strength and curiosity have a way of landing him in some unexpected, hilarious, and even heartwarming situations.

As Samantha struggles to get along with her little brother and survive his daily shenanigans, sweet moments of lighthearted fun surface to remind her--and the reader--that loving your family for who they are isn't so complicated after all.

Author: Samantha Edwards
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 12/07/2021
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781524865047
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 94

About the Author
Samantha Edwards is an author, artist, and librarian based in Kansas City, where she is a head children's librarian.