At school, Penelope’s teacher encourages the class to play with someone new at recess so that they can see that minds, like handprints and snowflakes, are one of a kind. Penelope chooses Eric and they have so much fun she invites him over for a play-date.
Before he arrives, Penelope’s Mom tells her that Eric’s mind is called “on the spectrum,” and so his unique preferences might be different from the ones she’s used to. To prepare, they practice using quiet voices, listening with their eyes, and being flexible. As their play-date unfolds, Penelope and Eric show readers the many ways that families can embrace neuro-diversity.---from the publisher
36 pages 978-0997296280 Ages 5-8
Keywords: school, new experiences, inclusivity, friends, friendship, adventure, playing, neurodiverse, autism and sensory processing resources, autism and sensory processing read aloud, diversity, diverse books, part of a series
****** Stewie and Penelope’s adventures on a play-date reveal the profound joy and benefits afforded by providing the means for children with ALL kinds of minds to socialize and play.---from the publisher
Also in this series: Stewie Boom Boss of the Big Boy Bed; Stewie Boom Starts School
