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The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind: A Tale of Inclusive Friendship, Neurodiversity, and Understanding | Reycraft Books

Fiona Carswell - Reycraft Books
Format: Paperback

The boy next door loves to lick the wind."You should try it," says his mom. "All the best winds are at the beach."And so begins an amazing afternoon by the sea for two boys. One doesn't always speak with words and likes throwing stones - the other likes to collect...
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Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming

Steve Asbell - Lee & Low Books
Format: Hardcover

This fascinating, groundbreaking picture book by an autistic creator celebrates stims--the repetitive movements that provide focused stimulation to people on the autistic spectrum.When you're feeling overwhelmedAnd the world's too much to bear...If your feelings bubble overBut they...
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A Day With No Words

Tiffany Hammond - Wheat Penny Press
Format: Hardcover

A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A Day With No Words invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language.. This colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families...
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My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street ® Book about Autism

Jennifer Cook - Lerner Publications ™
Format: September 5

Meet Julia! Julia is an autistic girl who loves art and her family. Join Elmo, Abby, and the rest of the Sesame Street crew as they introduce Julia and all the things that make her special.
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The Boy Who Said Wow

Todd Boss - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.. When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house,...
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Looking after Louis

Lesley Ely - Albert Whitman & Company; First Printing edition
Format: Print book

A young girl sits next to a boy named Louis at school. Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.
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Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues With Autism

Jen Malia - Albert Whitman & Co
Format: Hardcover

Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the next experience is making slime, she's worried. Slime is made with glue, and glue is sticky. Holly has sensory issues because of her autism and doesn't like anything sticky! With help...
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Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism

Laurie Lears - Albert Whitman & Company

A young girl realizes how much she cares for her autistic brother Ian when he gets lost at the park.,
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Autism

Ann O Squire - Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Readers will learn about some of the most common health problems affecting people today, from the first symptoms to the final diagnosis. They will find out how these illnesses change people's lives, what research doctors are doing to improve treatments, and much more. Statistics...
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A Friend for Henry

Jenn Bailey - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, 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 right,...
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Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf

Craig Barr-Green - Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Gina enters into the fairy-tale world of Little Red Riding Hood to fix what she's decided are the Wolf's three big mistakes. With fantastic illustrations and clever use of pictorial emojis, this adventure with the plucky, neurodivergent Gina is one readers will find irresisitible.
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Can I Play Too?

Samantha Cotterill
Format: Hardcover


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Talking is Not My Thing

Rose Robbins - Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This little sister might not use words, but she's got plenty to say! Narrated through thought bubbles, this energetic book invites readers into the day of a nonverbal girl with autism. She has so much to do - games to play, spaghetti to eat, and a missing stuffed animal to find! Sometimes...
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This Beach Is Loud!

Samantha Cotterill - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload.Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky...and it gets everywhere! In This Beach Is Loud!, a sensitive...
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My Brother Charlie

Holly Robinson Peete - Scholastic Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Hollys son, who has autism.Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. Its harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe. But as his big sister...
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I Am Odd, I Am New

Benjamin Giroux - Schiffer Kids
Format: Hardcover

Through the eyes of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux, being odd is different, and different is a good thing. This is what the then fifth-grader hoped to convey in his poem, beginning every few sentences with I am," about what it is like to live with autism. Inspired by a school assignment,...
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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Julia Finley Mosca - The Innovation Press
Format: Paperback

NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 SelectionNSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books SelectionDolly Gray Children's Literature Award RecipientA Mighty Girl Book of the Year If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don't quite fit in, there's a name you should know ... ...
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Big Truck Playdate

Laurie Carmody - Beaming Books
Format: Hardcover

Corey went everywhere with his trucks. But when it came to other kids, he rode solo.When Corey's school hosts a semi-truck extravaganza, his tires squeal and his heart revs. He can't believe it! But the crowd of classmates quickly leaves him feeling overwhelmed. Corey must find...
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All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

Jennifer Zivoin - Magination Press
Format: Hardcover

Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards "It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes." - Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel ComicsNobody gets me, Mama!Zane...
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It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

Samantha Cotterill - Dial Books; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

Laila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little...
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

Britney Lee
Format: Hardcover

Meet a boy with feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own....
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Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School (2)

Lindsey Rowe Parker - BQB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Get ready for a heartwarming and enlightening journey through the world of sensory differences with the highly anticipated second installment of the award-winning picture book series, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School. Written by Lindsey Rowe Parker, a neurodivergent...
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Rock and Roll Woods

Sherry Howard - Spork
Format: Hardcover

An appealing, rollicking, and heart-warming read, with an important message in this compelling story of a bear's struggles with the world around him. Kuda is a bit of a grump who doesn't like change. So when he wakes up to find new neighbors and loud, strange noises in his woods,...
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