Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism

"Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism," by Laurie Lears
Julie can’t wait to go to the park and feed the ducks with her big sister, Tara. There’s only one problem. 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, and Julie thinks he looks silly. But when he wanders off on his own, she must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him.




Amazon Customer Review:

Even though I have two autistic boys I read Ian's Walk to my older high-functioning son who is seven and he instantly noticed similarities to his five-year-old brother.
While looking through the pictures you cannot help but share the emotional journey his sister takes while on this walk to the park.
The illustrations are accurately defined and capture the real essence and beauty of Ian as he takes in his surroundings like no one else.
I shared this book with many families and suggested the teachers in both classrooms read Ian's Walk during library time, especially teaching awareness the month of April.
Ian's Walk will help others to identify some symptoms they might not of understood before reading the book. For any parent of an autistic child,you might want to read this alone the first time because it can be quite emotional.
You will become more aware of the day in the life of one who is autistic and never take a simple walk to the park for granted and see through the eyes of all those who resemble Ian. [Bonnie Sayers May 10, 2002]

Leah's Voice (Children an Autism)

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"Leah's Voice," by Lori Demonia is a fictional story inspired by two sisters.

Leah's Voice isn't just a "difficult subject" book. It isn't just about Autism. And the author's goal isn't just to help kids "cope with" an Autistic sibling. Lori Demonia knows first hand that there are many challenges that the sibling of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder faces--their sibling's behavior may sometimes be confusing or frustrating, their friends may not be as understanding about why their sibling is different--but she also knows that having a sibling with ASD isn't some constant burden that kids need to "deal with." Siblings love each other! And siblings fight. And they misunderstand and get frustrated. Just like...well...SIBLINGS.

In the book, a little girl named Logan is excited for a play date with her new friend Abby. But when Abby doesn't want to play with Logan's older sister, Leah, because she talks differently and plays differently, Logan gets mad. Why can't Abby understand that Leah is different, but that they can all play together? The book then explores other ways in which Logan and Leah are different (Leah didn't like the movie theater and started crying, Leah is a great artist and helps Logan paint pictures). Logan understands that her sister has Autism, but she doesn't know how to explain it to her friend. Eventually, Abby comes around and realizes that she should be patient and take the time to get to know Leah.

What I like most about this book is that it is, first and foremost, a good children's book. The story is well-told, the characters' feelings are revealed through their actions not just stated by the author (a hallmark of good writing, in my opinion, and one that is overlooked by many seasoned authors of adult literature) and the illustrations are beautiful. [Review by Mary Lavers Feb 11, 2013]



A note about the author:

Lori DeMonia is the recipient of the 2014 Temple Grandin Outstanding Literary Work of the Year Award for her book, Leah's Voice.

Lori and her family live in the Philadelphia area where she has worked as a behavioral health TSS, therapeutic support specialist, for 7 years. 

Their oldest daughter, Leah, was diagnosed at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital with Autism Spectrum Disorder when she was 2 years old.

Lori serves as a parent consultant with PEAC - The Pennsylvania Education for all Coalition, an organization that supports inclusive classroom placement for special needs children. 
For more information on this author go to Halo Publishing International  

For Girls Only! Devotions

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For Girls Only! Devotions by Carolyn Larsen 

Devotions will help girls 8-12 years old apply biblical concepts to their daily lives.
Each devotion is written and designed with today's tween and her issues in mind. Using a scripture as the theme, each devotion includes a modern-day story and several interactive exercise, including a To-Do list, a quiz, related scriptures, and quotations that reinforce the lesson.















A Note about the Author:

Carolyn Larsen has written more than 40 books for children and adults.  She is best known as the author of the Little Girls Bible Storybook line of products, which have collectively sold more than one million units.  She is the co-founder of the performing group Flashpoints, which is comprised of five women who share a God-ignited passion to encourage women and girls to know God better.

What if Everybody Did That?

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What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick and Illustrated by Colleen M. Madden

Join Noodle on his Journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault, but instead, practices accepting responsibility, and turns his very rough day into a very good New day!   This is a funny and enjoyable way to teach your child Responsibility.





List price $12.99 on sale for $7.79

Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn for Kids

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Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn for Kids! by John C. Maxwell is a cute story about two children  who are bad losers until their Papa teaches them a valuable lesson.

"Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn for Kids" will teach them how losing can bring them victory.








Here is Papa's advice:

"Woggles are winners,yes, that much is true.  But whether you win depends upon you.
Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring Victory"

Buy your copy today! the book is on sale 3/27/2016 for $12.56.

Announcing Sowing Seeds of Kindness

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Hello, my name is K. Emma Green and I am the author of "Sowing Seeds of Kindness."

Come along with Tejani as his father teaches him that simple acts of kindness can bring happiness into people's life.

Fading Flowers

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Fading Flowers by Agnes de Bezenac uses wilted flowers to show a little girl how her  face looks when she is sad and fresh flowers to show her how her face looks when she is cheerful.  Which flowers do you think that the little girl chooses for her face to look like? Read "Fading Flowers" to find out what her answer is.