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Talking is not my Thing

By Rose Robbins
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Talking is not my Thing follows a non-verbal autistic girl who communicates and shares fun with her brother through body language, drawing, gestures, and flash cards. Though she does not speak, she understands everything around her and expresses her ideas clearly, making their family life joyful and connected.
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Designed for children aged 3 to 9, this lovely picture book celebrates diversity and neurodiversity, making it a perfect read for families, educators, and children eager to understand different ways of communication.

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Age range 3 to 9 The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother.

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Age range 3 to 9

The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non-verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother.

Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything and has plenty to say, along with lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures, or using flash cards, she is able to contribute to their life together. Her brother and granny are able to understand her whether she needs help or is helping them!

'This is a celebration of diversity and neurodiversity, but also quite simply a lovely picture book to share with any child.' — Booktrust

'Rose has created an enormously empathetic story that she conveys with subtle humour and a sense of respect for the siblings she portrays in Talking is Not My Thing.' — Red Reading Hub

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912650590

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rose Robbins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rose Robbins

About the Author

Rose Robbins is based in Nottingham, UK. She is a young ambassador for Inclusive Minds, and has gained a reputation for creating upbeat books about disability. Rose's brother is autistic, and she teaches autistic young people.

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