Busy Benjamin
Benjamin isn't being difficult; he’s just having a difficult time.
Benjamin’s brain works differently, and that is a wonderful thing! He notices the tiny details others miss, creates vibrant art, and has more energy than a lightning bolt. But school can be a challenge when your legs want to jump and your thoughts want to fly.
Busy Benjamin is a joyful celebration of neurodiversity. It’s a must-read for parents, teachers, and children alike, proving that when we change the environment to fit the child, we discover just how brilliant they truly are.
Join Benjamin as he learns to navigate school, one "buzzing" idea at a time!
Tropes You'll Love
- The Buzzing Brain
- The "Difficult Time" vs. "Being Difficult" Shift
- The Teacher as an Ally
- The "Superpower" Reframing
- The "In the Zone" / Hyper-focus
- Sensory Overload
- Accommodations as "Secret Weapon"
- The Big-Hearted Protagonist
Behind the Story
As a teacher’s aide in a specialist school, I have the privilege of working with incredible neurodiverse children every single day. I wrote Busy Benjamin because I wanted to see more neuro-affirming stories that move away from "fixing" a child and toward supporting their unique needs. Relating to neurodiversity myself, I wanted to create a book that celebrates the "buzzing" energy of a busy brain while showing that with the right tools, every child can thrive exactly as they are.
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About the Author
Renee Conoulty is an Australian author based in Gippsland, Victoria, writing books with humour and heart for all ages. As a regular at local markets, she finds inspiration from the people she meets and the questions of young readers.
Title: Busy Benjamin
Author: Renee Conoulty
Release Date: January 2026
Genre: Children’s Picture Book / Australian Fiction
Themes: Self-acceptance, Neurodiversity, School
Setting: Australian Primary School
Target Age: 4–8 years (Early Years Primary School)
Format: Paperback & eBook
Availability: Available in Paperback and eBook via Amazon, Kobo, and major retailers.
Summary for Search: A story showing the day to day life of a kid with ADHD in the classroom.