A joyful rhyming picture book exploring neurodiversity that's perfect for EVERY young reader.
There’s a drummer in my head.
They are tiny, but they’re there.
And they
tap-a-tap-tap
and
pa-rum-pa-pum-pum
All day without a care…
Sounds distracting? It can be! When this little girl is overwhelmed, her little drummer beats fast and loud. She taps out a rhythm when she’s trying to concentrate… And the little drummer knows just how to make her smile…
Debut children’s author Sian Radford shares her experience of neurodivergence in this playful, imaginative picture book that celebrates imagination, creativity and connection.
Featured in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Official Book Collection: ‘Read to the Beat’
Perfect for ALL readers
Bouncy rhyming text
Positive and reassuring
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Gwen Millward studied illustration in Edinburgh and now spends all her time painting and writing stories for children about her favourite subject - beasts.
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