A highly energetic boy narrates the story of his busy life in this picture-book from American author Susan Verde and Australian illustrator Andrew Joyner. Each two-page spread contains only a few words or sentences - "Slow down? / Sure, I can take a moment to recharge / But when I'm ready and powered up again / WATCH ME GO!" - while the accompanying artwork depicts the boy, who is always on the move...

Apparently inspired by Verde's son, who is also full of energy, Unstoppable Me is meant, according to the author's brief afterword, to destigmatize hyperactive children who can't sit still, and who require lots of activity and motion as part of their day. The narrative is meant to cast that boundless energy in a positive light, and it does just that, while the cute, colorful illustrations depict the boy and a diverse range of family and friends engaged in various pursuits. Given how often this kind of child gets into trouble in our educational system, how hyperactivity is seen as problematic (even pathologized at times), I appreciate the positive approach highlighted here. Recommended to hyperactive children, and to the adults in their lives. ( )