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The Oops! Books
Written By Sharon Reynolds (aka Natasha Hawkes)
Illustrated By OfTheFRogs
Neurodiversity, without the shame.
The Oops! Books began with a simple idea: what if talking about neurodiversity could be funny, honest and reassuring — rather than something to be embarrassed about?
For children. For families. For anyone who thinks differently.
The Oops! Books are suitable for:
- Children and young people
- Neurodivergent families
- Parents and carers
- Schools and SEND departments
- Libraries
- Home-educating families
- Anyone who wants to understand neurodiversity a little better
They are designed to be dipped into, shared, laughed over and talked about.
Because sometimes the best way to start a difficult conversation is with:
"Oh my goodness. I do that too!"
Life can be funny...
Written from lived experience and illustrated by my home-educated autistic daughter, Lily, The Oops! Books. are collections of short, relatable moments that celebrate the wonderfully unexpected ways our brains can work.
The Oops! Books aren't clinical textbooks, and they aren't about trying to make neurodivergent children fit a particular mould.
They're about recognition.
I wanted children, teenagers and adults to be able to pick up one of these books and think:
"Oh. That's me."
I also wanted parents, teachers and other adults to have an easy, accessible way into conversations about neurodiversity.
Accessibility was important from the beginning, so the books use a dyslexia-friendly font and an easy-to-read format, with Lily's illustrations bringing personality, humour and authentic representation to every page.
Made from scratch.
The books have been developed independently, from the first ideas and handwritten notes through writing, editing and design to illustration, formatting, printing and distribution.
It has been a rather steep learning curve — but every part of the process has been worth it.
Oops! My Autism is Showing!
Suitable for age 7+
"Oops! My Autism is Showing!" is a warm, funny and relatable collection of bite-sized, real-life autistic moments — filled with unexpected logic, honesty, and the beautifully literal thinking that makes autistic minds extraordinary.
Oops! My ADHD is Showing!
Suitable for age 7+
"Oops! My ADHD is Showing!" is a relatable collection of bite-sized, real-life ADHD moments — sometimes chaotic, often honest, and always warm, human and recognisable.
Oops! My Anxiety is Showing!
Suitable for age 7+
"Oops! My Anxiety is Showing!" is a funny, honest, and relatable collection of bite-sized, real-life moments from the anxious brain. Written with warmth, wit, and a healthy dose of self-compassion.
Meet The Oops! Books
In Depth
With purchase links for both paperback and PDF copies.
For your school library or SEN bookshelves.
ISBN - 978-1-9194631-0 -0
Living with ADHD can be chaotic. So, why don’t we laugh about it?
This book features highly relatable moments, scatterbrained thoughts, humorous mistakes, and the everyday “Oops!” that make life with ADHD utterly unique.
Honest, heart-warming, and comforting, it’s the perfect feel-good read for anyone with an ADHD brain — or anyone who loves someone with one.
Funny. Familiar. Reassuring.
Because sometimes, all you can do is laugh.
ISBN - 978-1-9194631-2-4
Autistic minds see the world differently, and that difference is beautiful.
This book is a collection of real autistic moments: literal humour, adorable logic, and the kind of honesty that makes life brighter.
Warm, funny, and full of heart, Oops! My Autism is Showing! is perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate autism and the wonderful minds behind it.
A joyful reminder that being different isn’t wrong — it’s brilliant.
ISBN - 978-1-9194631-5-5
Anxiety affects so many of us, so why not laugh about it together?
This book includes relatable stories, uncomfortable moments and nervous jokes, all of which happen because of that menace we call anxiety!
Stories that are honest enough to make you cringe, funny enough to make you snort, and comforting enough to keep by your bedside.
This book is for anxious minds, exhausted overthinkers, and especially anyone who uses humour to get through the day.
“The Oops! Books were designed to open gentle conversations around ADHD, autism, and anxiety without labels, pressure, or overwhelm. They are based on real everyday experiences but more than anything, they were intended to create moments where families can sit and laugh together.!”
Steph, Steph's Two Girls
Full review here