Children's Book Council - Building a Home Library
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation
"It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes."--Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics
A warmhearted picture book that helps children with autism see their differences as strengths
Zane the zebra feels different from his classmates, and he worries that the only stripe anyone notices is his "autism stripe." School can feel overwhelming and confusing, and some days it's hard to believe that the things that make him different could also make him special. But with the help of his Mama, Zane begins to see all of his stripes, his curiosity stripe, his honesty stripe, his caring stripe, and yes, his autism stripe, as the unique strengths that make him exactly who he's meant to be.
Told through the eyes of a child navigating everyday school challenges, All My Stripes gives kids on the spectrum a character who looks and feels like them, while giving siblings, classmates, and friends a window into what that experience is actually like. Whether read at home, in a classroom, or in a therapist's office, this is a book that opens up real conversations about autism, acceptance, and what it means to celebrate every part of who you are.
Key features:
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helps children with autism feel seen gives kids on the spectrum a relatable character who learns to embrace all parts of himself, including his autism, as strengths
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builds understanding for siblings, classmates, and friends offers neurotypical children a clear, compassionate way to understand the daily experiences and challenges of a peer with autism
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a go-to tool for parents, teachers, and therapists ideal for IEP conversations, autism awareness lessons, social skills groups, inclusive classroom libraries, and family discussions about neurodiversity
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includes expert resources features a Reading Guide with background on autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support
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trusted publisher from Magination Press(R), the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, dedicated to emotional well-being and healthy development
