How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move

Book Review
Topic: Living with Autism

I have previously mentioned that I was fortunate and got the chance to meet Temple Grandin this past year. During her lecture she quickly talked about the importance of this book. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it after hearing that. It's an amazing book and a fast read. Get ready to be amazed.

This fascinating book is written by a boy with autism who works hard to learn how to read and write with help from his amazing mother. Growing up, Tito preseverates in front of the mirror, flaps while looking at ceiling fans and obsesses over light switches, only a few obstacles that he faced among many others. Through this insightful book Tito explains how he struggled with not only communication, but all the side affects of having autism. A truly inspirational story and not his only written book, there are others! This Busy Bee can't wait to get her hands on them. 
Buy this book by clicking here. 

It's Hard to Be Five

Book Review
Topic: Growin Up

It's Hard to Be Five is a very detailed book about the responsibilities a five-year-old has. As a five-year-old you have to listen, walk {no more stroller}, sit still and do things that "seem so scary and strange". Jamie Lee Curtis paired up with Laura Cornell once again, who does an amazing job with her illustrations. Together they depict that "fun things are hard" and "some hard things are fun". A great gift for the new 5-year-old.  

Check out Jamie's website & buy her book by clicking here. 

Enrico Starts School

Book Review

Topic: Making friends/start of school

This cool cat is starting school and doesn't quiet know how to fit in and make friends.  He tries to be like others but realizes with some help from an older sibling that he needs to be himself. A perfect read for nervous nelly's who are starting school and don't know exactly what to expect. 

Polka-dot Fixes Kindergarten

Book Review

Topic: Kindergarten

What an awesome book about a girl's first day in Kindergarten. It goes from bad to worse in 3 seconds for poor Polka. However, this brave and cool Little Busy Bee has a few tricks up her sleeve and at the end of the day has a new friend. A great book for the new Kindergartner. Just don't forget to pack them a tool kit just in case.  


By Polka-dot here


To learn about the author, get puppet printables to role play and have fun with or to learn how to throw the perfect Polka party click here!