"I am odd, I am new. I wonder if you are too. I hear voices in the air. I see you don't, and that's not fair."
Step into the world of Benjamin Giroux, a 10-year-old boy with autism, as he invites readers to see life from his perspective. In this…
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Autism Awareness Month
Childrens books that help explain autism to young children.
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- Roscoe and Ivy have to wait for Mama. Can Ivy keep the peace until Mama comes back? Created by a neurodivergent author and illustrator drawing from their own lived experiences. Endnotes offer gentle guidance on tolerating boredom.
- Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Ivy explores a new food. Can using her senses help Ivy feel more curious about a new food? Created by a neurodivergent author and illustrator drawing from their own lived experiences. Endnotes offer gentle guidance on…
- Inside her cozy fort of plump cushions, soft-flowing saris, and gentle blankets, Mayuri feels safe. Music from her favorite Tamil movies swoops all around her, and everything is just right. But outside, the world rushes too fast. Sounds crash…
- Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be!
- A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much
- Noises, smells, sounds, the world can be an overwhelming place. One day, Bo’s numbers climb too quickly and all he wants to do is hide. But then he makes a remarkable little friend…
- What is Mabel waiting for every Monday? According to Mabel, it’s the best thing in the world. But no one else in her family seems to understand…until they see what’s honking down the street!
- Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five.
- One boy tries his hardest to do what is expected of him, but his brain just refuses to cooperate. Today it's a DINOSAUR! And tomorrow a raging bull. In the midst of a hurricane-brain, his family pulls him back to calmer waters.
- Braden likes routine and he loves chess. But, when he moves far away from school, it disrupts his whole routine. Then, he meets one little girl on the school bus, who offers to be his new chess partner...and suddenly the right move comes into view.
- Bitsy Bat is a star student and the only fantastic flier at Crittercrawl Elementary…until a new nonspeaking student named Enzo Owl arrives and outflies her during recess. When her friend Mo needs help during the race, Bitsy must choose between…
- A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo's dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles.
- Elijah, Izzy, and Rio explain what it’s like to live with autism. They share their special interests, show what helps when they feel overstimulated, and describe how they communicate. Together, the three children learn, play, and celebrate the many…
- Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go…
- Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as…
- Meet Janine. She is one of a kind! One girl in Janine's class is throwing a party and all the COOL kids are invited. But Janine is not cool. Some kids think she is strange and want her to change. Will Janine try to be different or just be her…
- Matt’s autism doesn’t keep him from having fun! Even when he struggles in social situations, his friend is there to help him out. By working together, a best friend’s understanding and compassion change Matt’s frustration into excitement.
- Aidan doesn't talk with words. He uses a tablet, tapping buttons with pictures to show what he means. Not everyone understands their family's unique way of communicating, though. Some think that because Aidan doesn't say words, he doesn't know…
- Two boys' fun train-track-building project takes a turn when one of the boys obliviously insists on only doing things his way. Their disagreement spells disaster for the train and the friendship, until a kind teacher steps in and explains how to…
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