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Ben and Emma's Big Hit
(Hardcover)
Gavin Newsom, Ruby Shamir; Illustrated by Alexandra Thompson
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From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture
book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to
look at reading. Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of
diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What Ben
doesn't like is reading. Ben has dyslexia, which means letters and
sounds get jumbled up in his brain, and then the words don't make
sense. But when Ben starts looking at reading like he looks at
baseball, he realizes that if he keeps trying, he can overcome any
obstacle that comes his way. In this empowering story by California
Governor Gavin Newsom, inspired by his own childhood diagnosis of
dyslexia, readers will learn that kids with the determination to
try (and try again) can do big things. *This book is set in a font
specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to
read.
Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering—and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back.
This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.
A heartwarming story of secret pets and secret crushes... and
learning to take center stage! Avery Williams can sing, but that
doesn't mean she can sing in front of people. She likes to stay
backstage at her new school, which is where, to her surprise, she
finds a cat tucked away into a nook. Avery names the stray Phantom
and visits any time she's feeling stressed (which is a lot these
days). As she sings to Phantom one day, her crush, Nic, overhears
her and ropes Avery into auditioning for the school's musical.
Despite her nerves, Avery lands the lead role! She knows she should
be excited, but mostly Avery is terrified. Can Phantom help her
through her stage fright? And what will happen if anyone finds out
about her secret pet?
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Parenting a Dyslexic Child
(Paperback)
British Dyslexia Association; Contributions by Lindsay Peer, Katrina Cochrane, Helen Ross, Pennie Aston, …
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Drawing on the expert knowledge and research gathered by the
British Dyslexia Association, this is a complete guide to parenting
a child with dyslexia. Covering assessment, diagnosis, home and
school support, emotional development and more, this empowering
book has everything you need to help your child reach their full
potential. With accessible guidance on reading, writing, spelling,
organisation and study skills, this book will also help you to
build self-belief in your child whilst ensuring that you care for
yourself along the way. This book provides clear information on how
dyslexia affects children and families at all stages of life, with
insights on communicating with schools and ensuring the best
support in all environments.
Meet Hannah - a young girl with selective mutism (SM). Hannah
invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her
perspective, helping them to understand what it is, what it feels
like to have SM, and how they can help. This illustrated book is
packed with accessible information and will be an ideal
introduction to selective mutism. It shows family, friends and
teachers how they can support a child with the condition and is
also a good place to start when encouraging children with SM to
talk about how it affects them.
A darkly fantastic middle-grade mystery with the ominous atmosphere
loved by fans of Jonathan Auxier and Jonathan Stroud
Thirteen-year-old Simon's life has been knocked askew ever since
his family moved into his deceased grandfather's house. First
there's his eccentric neighbor Mr. Hawkins, who is laid up with a
broken leg. Simon's mother begins sending him over there with
dinner for the elderly man, and soon Mr. Hawkins is depending on
Simon to fetch old books and manuscript pages from all over his
eerie, mirror-filled house. There's one mirror in particular, an
ancient Egyptian piece, that keeps showing Simon visions of a
disturbing figure emerging from its depths. No one else sees the
figure, though-just like they don't see the huge, gaunt dog lurking
in Mr. Hawkins' bushes. As Simon himself becomes increasingly
plagued by a mysterious illness, he is powerless to help as his
neighbor descends into paranoia about dark forces encircling his
house. The terrible part is, Mr. Hawkins is right. Everything is
about to get much, much worse. With an eerie atmosphere perfect for
fans of Jonathan Auxier and Jonathan Stroud, The Egyptian Mirror is
a deliciously unsettling mystery from Michael Bedard, the author of
The Green Man, A Darker Magic, and the Governor General's
Award-winning Redwork.
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Heart of Hearing
(Paperback)
Meaghan Thomas; Illustrated by Miriam Balsano, Sean Balsano
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Ever since tragedy struck her family, Petula has learned to see danger everywhere – whether it’s crossing the road or eating a poached egg. Petula’s determined not to let her guard down, even if this means allowing herself to be ruled by anxiety and grief, and losing her best friend.
Then Jacob walks into her therapy group. Strikingly tall and confident, he’s survived a different kind of disaster and still come out smiling. At first Petula is repelled by his optimism, yet even she can’t deny their chemistry together.
But optimism is blind – and so is love. What will happen if Petula gives in to both?
Pablo thinks differently! Join Pablo and his friends in a lovely
and heartwarming story! Pablo and his friend Wren don't want to go
to sleep because they think they will disappear. The rest of
Pablo's friends rally round them and help them understand that
there is nothing to be worried about at night time. All Pablo books
are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in
the real-life experiences of autistic children.
If you have a child with anxiety, you need quick, in-the-moment
solutions you can easily use now to help your child face their
fears and worries. Written by a psychologist and expert in
childhood anxiety, this easy-to-use guide offers proven-effective
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure skills you can use
at home, in social settings, or anywhere anxiety takes hold. Being
a parent is tough work. And when your child has an anxiety
disorder, the tough gets upgraded to downright hard. You love your
child, and it hurts to see them afraid or constantly worried. But
life needs to be lived, and schedules often need to be
kept-especially if your child is in school! So, how can you manage
your child's anxiety during those trying moments when you just need
to get from A to B without losing your sanity? Helping Your Child
Overcome Anxiety provides quick solutions based in evidence-based
CBT and exposure therapy-two of the most effective treatments for
anxiety disorders. You'll find a background and explanation of the
different types of anxiety disorders, in case you aren't sure
whether or not your child has one. You'll also learn to identify
your child's avoidant and safety behaviors-the strategies your
child uses to cope with their anxiety, such as repeatedly checking
their homework or asking the same questions repeatedly-as well as
anxiety triggers that set your child off. With this book, you'll
find a wealth of information regarding your child's specific
anxiety disorder and how to respond to it. For example, if your
child has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD, the skills you use to
help them are different than other anxiety disorders. No matter
your child's specific symptoms or diagnosis, you'll discover
tailored interventions you can use now to help your child thrive.
If your child has an anxiety disorder, simple, everyday activities
can be a real challenge. The practical solutions in this book will
help you deal with your child's anxiety when it happens and restore
balance and order to both your lives.
FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES and FRESH AIR "So surprising and moving and
true that I became completely unstrung." - The New York Times Named
a best book of the year by: The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Wall
Street Journal, Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Southern
Living, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, A.V. Club, Bustle, BuzzFeed,
Vulture, and many more! JOHN GREEN, the acclaimed author of Looking
for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, returns with a story of
shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love,
resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Aza Holmes never
intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire
Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at
stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to
investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and
broad divides that separate them from Pickett's son Davis. Aza is
trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good
student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within
the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
The Autism Detective was written to support early conversations
about autism and neurodiversity. Through a positive lens it invites
the reader to be a detective and follow super sleuths Kit and
Scully on their latest mission. It is for children pre- and post-
autism diagnosis, their siblings, parents, wider family, friends
and teachers to explore and investigate what autism means to them.
The interactive style and variety of voices make it great as a
group reader for peer training in primary classrooms. The story
helps spark discussion with references to the strengths and
challenges that some autistic people may experience, whilst
highlighting things that all children have in common, such as the
need for love, friendship, acceptance and respect.
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Belzhar
(Paperback)
Meg Wolitzer
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"Expect depth and razor sharp wit in this YA novel from the author
of The Interestings." - Entertainment Weekly "A prep school tale
with a supernatural-romance touch, from genius adult novelist Meg
Wolitzer." -Glamour "Basically everything Meg Wolitzer writes is
worth reading, usually over and over again, and her YA debut . . .
is no exception." -TeenVogue.com If life were fair, Jam Gallahue
would still be at home in New Jersey with her sweet British
boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. She'd be watching old comedy sketches
with him. She'd be kissing him in the library stacks. She certainly
wouldn't be at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in
rural Vermont, living with a weird roommate, and signed up for an
exclusive, mysterious class called Special Topics in English.But
life isn't fair, and Reeve Maxfield is dead. Until a
journal-writing assignment leads Jam to Belzhar, where the
untainted past is restored, and Jam can feel Reeve's arms around
her once again. But there are hidden truths on Jam's path to
reclaim her loss.
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