Nope. Never. Not For Me!

Nope. Never. Not For Me!

Author: Samantha Cotterill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0525553444

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This deceptively simple story guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty. Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues, trying new foods can be especially challenging. In Nope! Never! Not for Me! a young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli--that is, until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food. First she looks, then she sniffs, then touches, and finally takes one tiny bite. What do you know? Broccoli isn't so overwhelming after all! With simple, reassuring text and bold illustrations in a limited palette, Nope! Never! Not For Me! espouses a patient approach to picky eating and empowers kids to explore new experiences without stress or pressure.


Can I Play Too?

Can I Play Too?

Author: Samantha Cotterill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0525553460

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Friendship--and trains!--take center stage in this gentle, inviting story about paying attention to other people's feelings. Two boys' fun train-track-building project takes a turn when one of the boys obliviously insists on only doing things his way. Their disagreement spells disaster for the train and the friendship, until a kind teacher steps in and explains how to tell when a friend is feeling happy, frustrated, or angry. . . and how to ask for a do-over. Compromising and paying attention to how other people are feeling can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samatha Cotterill's third book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate the twists and turns of friendship and working together.


The Idea of You

The Idea of You

Author: Robinne Lee

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2017-06-13

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 125012591X

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Now an original movie on Prime Video starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine! When Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of a prestigious art gallery in Los Angeles, takes her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band, she does so reluctantly and at her ex-husband’s request. The last thing she expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of twenty years old further complicates things. What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly evolves into a passionate relationship. It is a journey that spans continents as Solène and Hayes navigate each other’s disparate worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami. And for Solène, it is as much a reclaiming of self, as it is a rediscovery of happiness and love. When their romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she and her daughter become the target of rabid fans and an insatiable media, Solène must face how her new status has impacted not only her life, but the lives of those closest to her.


This Beach Is Loud!

This Beach Is Loud!

Author: Samantha Cotterill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0525553452

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Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload. Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky...and it gets everywhere! In This Beach Is Loud!, a sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo's dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles. Combining accessible storytelling and playful design, This Beach Is Loud! gently offers practical advice for coping with new experiences to sensitive children on and off the autism spectrum.


Nope. Never. Not for Me!

Nope. Never. Not for Me!

Author: Samantha Cotterill

Publisher: Upside Down

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781837964376

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Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues (such as sensory processing disorder), trying new foods can be especially challenging. Nope! Never! Not for Me! is a deceptively simple story that guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty. In Nope! Never! Not for Me! a young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli - that is, until her mum guides her through a careful exploration of the new food. First, she looks, then she sniffs, then touches, and finally takes one tiny bite. What do you know? Broccoli isn't so overwhelming after all!


A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm

Author: Adam Gidwitz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-10-28

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1101445289

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In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.


It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

Author: Samantha Cotterill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 0593112806

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A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected, written for kids on the autism spectrum and called “brilliant” and “engaging” by autism specialist Tony Attwood Laila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little alone time with her service dog, she knows she can handle this. Changes in routine can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samantha Cotterill's fourth book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate schedule changes and overwhelming social situations.


Lia's Kind Mind

Lia's Kind Mind

Author: Dr. Nicole Julia

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781733272711

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Meet the second book of The Able Fables®, a heartwarming story of a young lion who adores gymnastics. When Lia struggles to master a new skill on the balance beam, she doubts her abilities and ponders quitting the sport altogether. Encouraged by her teammates, Lia harnesses the power of a kind mind and learns to embrace the balance beam as she does her birthmark.


Sweet Temptation

Sweet Temptation

Author: Wendy Higgins

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0062381431

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This swoonworthy, romantic companion novel to Wendy Higgins's New York Times bestselling Sweet Evil series is told from irresistible bad-boy Kaidan's point of view. Readers will love getting inside Kaidan's head, especially fans of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, the Selection series by Kiera Cass, and Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire. When bad-boy drummer Kaidan Rowe encounters good girl Anna Whitt, the girl chosen to vanquish the demons from earth, he can't stop thinking about her. The Nephilim son of the Duke of Lust, Kaidan tries to help Anna embrace a life of sin, but she gradually helps him see that he's meant to do more with his life. Their relationship is as tortured as it is passionate, for Nephilim are forbidden to fall in love. But as hard as they may try to obey, Kai can't seem to stay away from Anna, nor Anna from Kai. Full of chemistry and high-stakes drama, this companion book is darker, hotter, and completely satisfying.


Our Little Kitchen

Our Little Kitchen

Author: Jillian Tamaki

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 168335978X

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2021 Eisner Award Winner, Best Publication for Early Readers A lively celebration of food and community from Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki Tie on your apron! Roll up your sleeves! Pans are out, oven is hot, the kitchen’s all ready! Where do we start? In this lively, rousing picture book from Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki, a crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. With a garden full of produce, a joyfully chaotic kitchen, and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of full bellies and looking out for one another. Bonus materials include recipes and an author’s note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book.