Children

Karen Emigh's son Brett - the star of all three of her books - was diagnosed with autism when he was six. Each book teaches a part of language that children on the autism spectrum often struggle with. In Herman's Hiding Places, she teaches the concepts behind prepositions. Brett and his dog Herman play hide-and-seek, and Herman is "it." Young readers will learn the meaning and uses of the prepositions up, in, under, and behind as they follow Brett on his search for Herman. This book will teach, delight, and entertain all young children.

Go along with one nervous little boy, as he faces a day he DREADS―haircut day! He hides under the bed with fear at the beginning, but by the end, he has learned that it’s not so scary. He learns to cope with his fear of the barber, and even maybe like it a little! Michele Griffin is no stranger to “picky” children, having spent seven years as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children who were extra sensitive or had sensory issues. Griffin created this story to foster communication, tolerance and understanding between adults and children.

For decades, Temple Grandin has been a voice and a positive force in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community. Through her books and speaking engagements she has inspired and enlightened teachers, therapists, professionals, mother, fathers and family members with her perspectives about life with autism. Now, in Manners Matter! Temple steps away from the world of adults and talks directly to kids themselves, sharing her experiences living with and growing up with autism in kid-friendly language and colorfully illustrated stories and characters. This first book in the Temple Talks to Kids series focuses on manners and social niceties, what Temple considers to be the key that unlocks doors to social interaction, social acceptance, and social opportunities across our lives. Children will delight in Temple’s familiar cowgirl style, straight-shooting language about the importance of manners and adults will appreciate the hard-won wisdom and advice she provides. Temple Grandin says having good manners is very important! Sometimes, it is hard to understand these rules and “social stuff,” and there can be so much to remember. But manners help people live together and get along well. They will also help you on your way to achieve your goals and dreams. Temple is here to help, showing different ways to use your manners, such as:

• The importance of “please” and “thank you”
• Table manners
• Everyday manners
• Manners in public . . . and so much more.

There are lots of simple ways to show good manners, and your friend Temple is here to lead the way. You’ll learn a lot, and have fun practicing, too . . . because after all, MANNERS MATTER!