
Erin and the Mouse: Read, Write and Play
(diversity in picture books)
Clare Latham(Author)
GB Publishing Org
2nd Edition
Published on 11. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-1-912031-38-2 (ISBN)
Description
A Beautifully illustrated & written (paperback) by Clare Latham with Foreword by Lee Ridley, Lost Voice Guy: "I enjoyed reading this book, and I hope you will as well. I found this book very relatable. It is so nice to see a representation of people with communication difficulties in books such as this one."
Just as the heroine in these stories, in real life Erin is a young girl who cannot walk, talk or use her hands. She has cerebral palsy.
Within are subtle messages for her and many others such as 'never give up', 'I am able just as I am', 'reading gives one so much' and 'accept me as me'.
Clare Latham was asked by SpecialEffect founder Dr Mick Donegan if she could build a communication system with Erin, which she did together with her Mum and personal assistant. Erin's tenacity, ability and sense of fun then spurred Clare to write these stories from their shared experiences and, as it were, keep her going.
Author proceeds all go to charity SpecialEffect, whose device Erin communicates with.
Just as the heroine in these stories, in real life Erin is a young girl who cannot walk, talk or use her hands. She has cerebral palsy.
Within are subtle messages for her and many others such as 'never give up', 'I am able just as I am', 'reading gives one so much' and 'accept me as me'.
Clare Latham was asked by SpecialEffect founder Dr Mick Donegan if she could build a communication system with Erin, which she did together with her Mum and personal assistant. Erin's tenacity, ability and sense of fun then spurred Clare to write these stories from their shared experiences and, as it were, keep her going.
Author proceeds all go to charity SpecialEffect, whose device Erin communicates with.
Reviews / Votes
In the press:Jersey Evening Post
London Mums magazine
AceCentre blog
Motherhood Moment
Belfast Telegraph
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 12 years
Illustrations
10 coloured
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
102 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912031-38-2 (9781912031382)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Clare Latham is a retired Speech and Language Therapist