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." Melanie lives with her family in Bath.
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 *
An essential book for helping children to understand this form of
autism. * Nursery World *
This is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand more
about Asperger's Syndrome. This very accessible, ground-breaking
picture book explains ASD in a simple, gentle and positive way to
very young children. With bright bold illustrations, this story
shows the challenges faced by children with autism as well as their
strengths. * Junior News and Mail *
This works well as an introduction to Asperger's for young children
and the challenges such children have integrating with the
mainstream. Supported by the National Autistic Society, it works
well in the classroom when exploring differences, explaining how
people can vary how they think and the consequences of that. * The
School Librarian *
This works well as an introduction to Asperger's for young children
and the challenges such children have integrating with the
mainstream. Supported by the National Autistic Society, it works
well in the classroom when exploring differences, explaining how
people can vary how they think and the consequences of that. * SLA
*
This picture book is both funny and moving. It offers a
child-friendly explanation of the noticeable indications of having
Asperger's syndrome. [...] It is a good, positive starting point to
help young children to either explain or understand this condition.
It is clear and simple, yet moving and thoughtful. As last - a book
for which we have been waiting a long time. * Carousel *
"This is a fantastic book to help young children to understand
Asperger Syndrome. It helps them to see the world through the eyes
of a child who has Asperger's so that they can empathise rather
than tease. [...] Overall Asperger's is portrayed in a positive
light, while pointing out that there are differences between
mainstream children and those with the condition, which may not
always be clear to see. This book can be used in a mainstream or
SEN class, to help other children understand their classmates, or
to assist a child with Asperger's to accept their own
characteristics as normal for them. The book also effectively
explains the difficulties children with Asperger's may have with
loud noises, and other challengers that they face on a daily basis.
It's an invaluable read for key stage 1 children, particularly if
they know somebody who has Asperger Syndrome." * Practical
Pre-school *
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