The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism by Naoki Higashida
$28.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
A story never before told and a memoir to help change our understanding of the world around us, 13-year-old Naoki Higashida's astonishing, empathetic book takes us into the mind of a boy with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, author of the global phenomenon, Cloud Atlas, and transla ...Show more
The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup
$22.00 NZD
Category: Picture books
A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest. One day, he lies down in his favourite clearing, takes a deep breath, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gath ...Show more
The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism - An Interactive Kid's Book for Understanding Autism by Debby Elley; Tori Houghton; J. C. Perry (Illustrator)
$33.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
Autism is a bit like an ice-cream sundae. There are lots of ingredients that go into it. There are so many types of sundae glasses out there. Some are plain and simple, some are loud and proud! In fact, sundae glasses are a bit like people - we're all different. Because we all have different personaliti ...Show more
Looking After Louis by Lesley Ely
$34.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. This powerful story highlights the advantages of inclusion for both children with autism and their classmates. Full color.
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism by Shaina Rudolph
$24.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
"Nobody gets me, Mama!" In All My Stripes, Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his classmates. He worries that all they notice about him is his "autism stripe". With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes - the unique strengths that make him who he is! Includes a Re ...Show more
FRIEND LIKE SIMON by Kate Gaynor; Karen Quirke; Caitríona Sweeney; Aileen Murphy; Eva Byrne
$25.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
Irish publishing house Special Stories Publishing in conjunction with Irish Autism Action has released an exciting and unique new children's book focusing on young children with Autism/ASD. The book is beautifully illustrated by Irish artist Caitriona Sweeney and is designed to introduce all children, e ...Show more
All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism by Shaina Rudolph, Danielle Royer
$32.20 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards"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 Nobody gets me, Mama Zane the zebra feels different from t ...Show more
Little Rainman by Karen L. Simmons
$32.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children
Jonathan and his mother describe his autistic world. Little Rainman is written from the perspective of Jonathan, a child diagnosed with autism. The script is written in a child's print and, according to Temple Grandin, the drawings which illustrate the story capture "how a child with autism (really) thi ...Show more
Explaining Autism by Robert Sneddon
$28.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children | Series: Explaining
The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated. Explaining: Autism will help you understand what autism is an ...Show more
My Friend Has Autism by Amanda Doering Tourville
$13.50 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children | Series: Friends with Disabilities
Celebrating tolerance and acceptance, this title focuses on the rewards and challenges of having a friend with a disability. It deals with everyday situations that are accompanied by informative sidebars that provide details of the highlighted disability.
The Boy Files: Puberty, Growing Up And All That Stuff by Alex Hooper-Hodson
$20.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children | Series: Boy Files
A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys' growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From willy worries, shaving and body hair, to girls, s ...Show more
The Girl Files: All About Puberty & Growing Up by Jacqui Bailey
$20.00 NZD
Category: Health & Lifestyle - children | Series: Girl Files
A bang-up-to-the-minute and totally modern guide to girls' growing up issues. The Girl Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help girls navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty. From periods and body hair, to bras, boys and cyber bullying, The Girl Files chatty, bi ...Show more