Isaac and His Amazing Autism Superpowers!
Published on 6. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5295-2542-7 (ISBN)
Description
A groundbreaking picture book which explains Autism Spectrum Disorder in a simple, gentle and positive way to very young children.
Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Autism superpowers, like his superhero brain that remembers lots of facts. Or his super-vision which helps him spot interesting things no one else does. This is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand more about Autism.
Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Autism superpowers, like his superhero brain that remembers lots of facts. Or his super-vision which helps him spot interesting things no one else does. This is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand more about Autism.
Reviews / Votes
A very accessible, positive story explaining Asperger's to young children. Backed by the National Autistic Society, it is an excellent resource for classrooms and libraries. * Bookseller * Groundbreaking picture book explaining Asperger's Syndrome in a simple, gentle, positive way to young children. * The Bookseller * Melanie Walsh's picture book for the very young is visually cartoonish without being patronising. [...] It will appeal to those affected and unaffected by Asperger's [...] It's a wise and cheerful book for anyone who wants to understand the syndrome better. * The Times * ...a book which gently explains Asperger's syndrome to young children. [...] Full of comfort and wisdom - just like Melanie Walsh's Goodbye Grandma * The Herald * [This book] wears its heart on its sleeve [...] It is a good, bright, dauntless book - and does not make the mistake of labouring the detail. * The Observer *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-2542-7 (9781529525427)
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Persons
Melanie Walsh studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has now written over forty children's books, which include My Green Day, Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World, Living with Mum and Living with Dad and Goodbye Grandma. Melanie says, "This is the book my son didn't have when he was young. I wanted to write a book that explained Asperger's Syndrome to classmates, friends and relatives in a simple, gentle and positive way. Children who have ASD do have challenges, but also many amazing strengths."