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jen_sometimes's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Really great book about dealing with unexpected changes.
kristenremenar's review
4.0
This is part of the "little senses" series created for kids with sensory or anxiety issues, especially those on the autism spectrum. Laila is upset because her birthday party is not going the way she expected, starting with the rain that is ruining her outdoor plans. Throughout, her mom helps her remember techniques for coping and ways to create new workable situations.
moxiegirlzriot's review
5.0
I LOVED this book. It is a great representation of autistic neurodivergence and coping with change in a way that all children can grasp. A wonderful addition to any collection with diverse characters, simple vocabulary and a lot of sunshine
mlottermoser's review
3.0
Life rarely goes according to plan. Great book to teach kids flexibility in the schedule.
abigailbat's review
I love love love these picture books in the Little Senses series. This one, about dealing with change and disappointment, is a great choice for kids who struggle with changes to the plan. Laila is presumed neurodiverse (she uses a picture schedule and has a service dog), but both neurodiverse and neurotypical children who struggle with change may find this story useful. Not only does it demonstrate a child coping when change is hard, but it presents some coping mechanisms (updating the picture schedule, taking some time in a quiet spot, remembering a time when you dealt with change and repeating the mantra "I've been through this before and I can do it again") that may help children learn to cope.
I get asked on the regular for picture books about helping kids deal when "things aren't perfect" and I think this is a story that will fit the bill!
I get asked on the regular for picture books about helping kids deal when "things aren't perfect" and I think this is a story that will fit the bill!
bookdingo's review
5.0
I checked this one out without knowing it was meant to be ability-diverse, so that was a pleasant surprise. This has a great plot about dealing with situations we can't control versus what we can, and there are helpful strategies in the back for helping young ones navigate these kinds of stresses.