April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. These picture books from our library collection feature children on the autism spectrum.
How to Build a Hug; Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville; Illustrated by Gisell Potter
Young Temple Grandin loves folding paper into kites, swinging on the playground, and building things but she absolutely does not like hugs. Inspiration strikes when Temple visits her aunt's ranch and notices how the ranch hands used a squeeze chute to calm the cows for vet exams. Using her imagination and building skills she invents a unique hug machine that allows her to control the timing and pressure of a hug. How to Build a Hug is an inspiring biography about Dr. Temple Grandin, an advocate for people living with autism and spectrum issues and for the humane treatment of animal livestock.
Lalia has her outdoor birthday party all planned out until a surprise thunderstorm forces a change of plans. With a little help from her mother and a restorative time out with her service dog, Lalia recalls how she coped with other setbacks and is able to return to her party and enjoy a fun time with her friends.
It Was Supposed to Be Sunny is a great book for kids who feel anxious or overwhelmed or are living with autism spectrum or sensory issues.
Nick and Zack enjoy video games and building model airplanes. Because he has autism, Zack sometimes focuses so intently on building his planes that he doesn't talk. Other times Zack talks on and on about airplanes, even when no one shares his interest. Nick understands that Zack doesn't mean to hurt his feelings if he walks away from a conversation and instead focuses on the many things he appreciates about his friend Zack.
Alicia Cavitt
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