Hamburgers and fries. Milk and cookies. Cake and ice cream. Spaghetti and meatballs. What do these combinations all have in common? Yes, that’s right – they are all part of the FOOD category. But, that’s not where I am going with this. All of these foods, when combined, are perfectly complimentary and delicious. Aren’t we all thrilled when we find a combination of items that work so perfectly together? Lucky for us, there is another pairing of special things that is just around the corner and I want YOU to be prepared for it! Keep reading…
On April 2nd, families, educators and advocates around the world will be celebrating World Autism Awareness Day by acknowledging the unique talents of those with autism, and spotlighting the hurdles that people living with autism face every day.
Coincidentally International Children’s Book Day is also on April 2nd and people around the world will be inspiring a love of reading and shouting out amazing and well-loved children’s books.
What a combo! April 2nd is the day, my friends, for you to pick up a book, read it aloud to your students or your child at bedtime, and show you care by celebrating autism awareness day. Autism awareness day and Children’s Book day is the perfect combination of events to celebrate the joy of reading.
Here I present to you, books that you can read on April 2nd (and the rest of the month!) to celebrate world autism awareness day:
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- My Brother Charlie Written by: Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
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2. The Chalk Rainbow Written by: Deborah Kelly and Gwynneth Jones
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3. Noah Chases the Wind Written by: Michelle Worthington
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4. A Boy Called BAT Written by: Elana K. Arnold
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5. Superstar Written by: Mandy Davis
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6. Ian’s Walk Written by: Laurie Lears
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7. A Friend Like Simon Written by: Kate Gaynor
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8. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures Written by: Julia Finley Mosca
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I hope you found some inspiration here with this list of eight amazing books for the elementary classroom. Will you read any of these books on world autism awareness day? Which books do you recommend?