![How to Get Your Teacher Ready](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/055353825X.jpg?itok=YFpOJCuX)
Getting your teacher ready for school means starting out with a big smile, then being able to show her how to find iguana books during library time and reminding her where the bathroom is if she doesn’t know. The gentle humor in this turnaround tale is sure to remind children of typical school routines and that everyone may have worries.
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
![Pedro’s Whale](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1598571605.jpg?itok=4JonG0Jw)
Pedro, a young boy who loves whales more than anything, is heartbroken when he’s told to put away his favorite toy whale on the first day of school. But then Pedro’s teacher discovers the secret to helping him do his best work: not only giving him his whale, but also incorporating his special interest into the whole curriculum. Soon, Pedro’s whale is helping all the children learn, as the teacher works whales into math lessons, storytime, simple science experiments, and more! Pedro’s whale helps him make friends, too, as the other children start to share his special interest.
Pedro’s Whale
![Personal Space Camp](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1931636877.jpg?itok=ozyfHjN0)
Louis, a self-taught space expert is delighted to learn that his teacher has sent him to the principal’s office to attend personal space camp. Eager to learn more about lunar landings, space suits, and other cosmic concepts, Louis soon discovers that he has much to learn about personal space right here on earth. Written with style, wit, and rhythm, personal space camp addresses the complex issue of respect for another person’s physical boundaries. Told from Louis’s perspective, this story is a good resource for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to communicate the idea of personal space in a manner that connects with kids.
Personal Space Camp
![My Mouth Is a Volcano!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1931636850.jpg?itok=utAfx_H9)
All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, he erupts, or interrupts others. His mouth is a volcano! This story takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time. Told from Louis’s perspective, the story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
![I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1934490253.jpg?itok=4hFTedOI)
NO is RJ s least favorite word … and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or We’ll see or Later or I’ll think about it. Even though he doesn t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom s Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept No for an answer and to disagree appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club’s Star Board.
I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!
![It's Hard To Be a Verb!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1931636842.jpg?itok=ODv40xU8)
Louis is a verb! He has a lot of trouble focusing and he is always doing something, but the problem is usually it’s the wrong something. It’s hard to be a verb! My knees start itching, my toes start twitching, my skin gets jumpy, others get grumpy. When it comes to sitting still it s just not my deal. Haven’t you heard… I am a verb! Louis mom teaches him how to focus by showing him a few hands on ideas that anyone can try. A helpful book for all who struggle with paying attention.
It’s Hard To Be a Verb!
![Jay and Ben](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600604609.jpg?itok=IfTevEX2)
Jay can make his own breakfast, dress himself, and play by himself, but sometimes he feels sad and wishes for a friend. When a magical horse appears and befriends Jay, his wish comes true. This interactive book was developed for use with children with developmental and learning differences and disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia. It is designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers teach children about language, reading, story comprehension, functional skills, and basic concepts.
Jay and Ben
![The Naked Mole-Rat Letters](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823420981.jpg?itok=ozBzDTpu)
When her father begins a long-distance romance with a Washington, D.C. zookeeper, twelve-year-old Frankie sends fabricated e-mail letters to the zookeeper in an attempt to end the relationship in this story about family, friendship, and growing up.
The Naked Mole-Rat Letters
![Counting by 7s](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/014242286X.jpg?itok=WhC9hUm1)
Willow Chance is a 12-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. Willow is also an outsider, a girl possibly somewhere on the autism/Asperger’s spectrum (although that is never stated). Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. This story is about her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family.
Counting by 7s
![Anything But Typical](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416995005.jpg?itok=paoOJWT7)
A story told entirely from the point of view of Jason, an autistic boy who is a creative-writing whiz and deft explainer of literary devices, but markedly at a loss in social interactions with “neurotypicals” both at school and at home. He is most comfortable in an online writing forum called Storyboard, where his stories kindle an e-mail-based friendship with a girl. The author describes Jason’s attempts to interpret body language and social expectations, and ultimately how Jason moves through his failures and triumphs with the same depth of courage and confusion of any boy his age.
Anything But Typical
![Mockingbird](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0142417750.jpg?itok=QJeAmwsO)
From inside Caitlin’s head, readers see the very personal aftermath of a middle school shooting that took the life of the older brother she adored. Caitlin is a bright fifth grader and a gifted artist. She also has Asperger Syndrome, and her brother, Devon, was the one who helped her interpret the world. A compassionate school counselor works with her, trying to teach her the social skills that are so difficult for her. Through her own efforts and her therapy sessions, she begins to come to terms with her loss and makes her first, tentative steps toward friendship. (Winner of the National Book Award)
Mockingbird
![Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0974721719.jpg?itok=1TJj4_FZ)
Sam doesn’t like his pancakes to touch, his coat hurts his skin, and his sister is annoyed by his incessant singing. But once he is diagnosed, teamwork-based support helps Sam’s life become a little easier. The book includes 10 helpful tips geared toward children, showing them how to respect and accept differences as well as to interact with a classmate or friend with Asperger’s.
Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome
![I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1438004796.jpg?itok=1-m8zf8h)
A sensitive, gently illustrated book about helping a child understand autism in a sibling, playmate, or classmate. The storyline is simple and easily accessible to younger children, who will learn that exploring the personal feelings around social issues is a first step in dealing with them.
I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism
![Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807534811.jpg?itok=EF93pU2t)
Julie can’t wait to go to the park and feed the ducks with her big sister. Her little brother, Ian, who has autism, wants to go, too. Ian doesn’t have the same reactions to all the sights and sounds that his sisters have. Through its simple plot, the story conveys a complex family relationship and demonstrates the ambivalent emotions Julie feels about her autistic brother. This natural mix of resentment, anger, isolation, loyalty, and love is explained in preliminary notes written by professional pediatric caregivers.
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism
![My Brother Charlie](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545094666.jpg?itok=K4PfAeGA)
Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in common, but they are also very different: Charlie has autism. Callie narrates the story, describing what autism is and exploring the issues that come along with it. The theme is of love, patience, and acceptance. Endnotes give a few basic facts for children unfamiliar with autism. The authors, a mother-daughter team, based this story on personal experience. The bright, mixed-media illustrations depict the family’s warmth and concern.
My Brother Charlie
![A Piece of Home](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763669717_0.jpg?itok=G50xG35L)
When Hee Jun’s father accepts a position in West Virginia, everything changes for the boy and his family. His grandmother, a teacher in Korea, now stays at home; his little sister becomes a discipline problem at school; and Hee Jun does not understand English. With time, however, Hee Jun finds a friend whose yard contains a rose of Sharon, a “mugunghwa” in Korea. It is a piece of home. Gentle illustrations convey the characters’ emotions to enhance the story.
A Piece of Home
![The Forever Garden](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0553512730.jpg?itok=kUQBneia)
A young girl and an older woman, Honey, bond over Honey’s garden and her chickens. When Honey must move away, the narrator is devastated until new neighbors move in and the girl can show them how to maintain the garden. An author’s note reveals that her story is loosely based on a Talmudic story about the value of effort not simply the harvest.
The Forever Garden
![Real Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626724164.jpg?itok=3pupDnfB)
Shannon struggles with a bully named Jenny, an abusive older sister, and finding one true friend. Presented as a graphic novel, the author’s sometimes painful story ends on a positive note is enhanced by lighter-toned illustrations.
Real Friends
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Four very different kids each with unique problems and personalities, come together over a short period to find a lost boy, come to appreciate each other, and discover new friendships. Each character is recognizable, likeable, and when they come together create a fast-paced story sure to engage young readers.
Hello, Universe
![A Boy Called Bat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062445820.jpg?itok=xAIDSLQu)
After the mother skunk is killed, Bixby “Bat” Alexander Tam’s veterinarian mother brings home its kit to be kept only until its old enough to be released. Who would have thought Bat would want to keep the baby skunk, named Thor? Is it really okay for a skunk to become a pet? Bat is a unique character and the story offers a deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum, presented realistically in this touching (and surprisingly informative) novel.
A Boy Called Bat
![Dream On, Amber](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1492622508.jpg?itok=u5676sWJ)
Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto is getting ready to start middle school and she’s worried. Imaginative and real, Amber — half Japanese, half Italian — is read with authenticity to punctuate her mixed heritage and family concerns shared by many 9 to 12 year olds.
Dream On, Amber
![Big Cat, Little Cat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626723710.jpg?itok=G1fNBhGj)
One day a small black cat came to live with a big white cat. The white cat taught the little one a great deal. One day, the big white cat now old, left and didn’t come back. Soon, however, a small white cat joined the black cat. Strong, simple lines illustrate this gentle tale which is sure to be interpreted in many ways by young children.
Big Cat, Little Cat
![Smile](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545132061.jpg?itok=7dpFimGK)
Sixth-grader Raina falls and severely damages her two front teeth. Through middle school and into high school, she struggles with peer relationships, discovering her own strengths while enduring painful orthodontia. The concluding pages reveal a self-assured high school student who can indeed smile. Full-color comic panels perfectly capture young adolescence.
Smile
![Ugly](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0425287750.jpg?itok=l7KtHR6N)
When he was born, he had a face that even his mother had trouble loving. But Hoge eventually came home, survived multiple operations, and gained a strong sense of self. This is a touching, true story told by the Australian who has gone on to lead a successful and full life. It is told with humor, pathos, and an appreciation of what is truly important.