Tomas Loves...

A rhyming book about fun, friendship - and autism

by Jude Welton

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Pub Date 21 Jan 2015 | Archive Date 21 Feb 2015

Jessica Kingsley Publishers | JKP

Children's Fiction | Health, Mind & Body

Description

Tomas is a little boy who loves trains, trampolines and his dog Flynn. He hates sudden noise, surprises and changes in routine. There are many things about Tomas that make him special and unique, but despite his differences he loves fun and friendship – just like you.

This beautifully illustrated, rhyming book is a perfect introduction to autism for young readers aged 2 and over, including children on the autism spectrum and their friends and siblings. In helping the reader get to know Tomas, the book encourages children to recognise what they have in common with him, not just what makes him different.

A Note From the Publisher

Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland. Jane Telford is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited paintings and drawings widely in the UK and also internationally. Jane has illustrated several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and lives in London.

Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley...

Advance Praise

This is an absolutely charming book. The beautiful rhymes and illustrations will have enormous appeal to children on the spectrum and will help them to develop self-esteem and confidence.

- Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism, National Autistic Society

This is a lovely book, beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme, about an autistic boy called Tomas. We find out what Tomas loves doing and understand what he finds hard and what helps. Parents, carers, teaching staff and children will all enjoy looking at the book and reading it.

- Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, University of Birmingham

This is an absolutely charming book. The beautiful rhymes and illustrations will have enormous appeal to children on the spectrum and will help them to develop self-esteem and confidence.

- Carol...

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ISBN	9781849055444
PRICE	£9.99 (GBP)

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Librarian 161653

This is a fantastic book for children with autism or for any without it. For those, it can help them understand a little better. I think it will be a wonderful addition to any library or collection.