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Celebrating Our Differences!
Colorful Brain Friends introduces young readers to the world of neurodiversity through several endearing characters who just happen to be squirrels. Through storytelling and emotionally resonant illustrations, the book creates a safe and engaging space for conversations about inclusion and diversity.Each character embodies different neurodivergent traits, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and synesthesia, among others—portrayed not as deficits, but as vibrant possibilities. It aims to foster understanding, empathy, and respect for neurological differences.
The author’s autistic son inspired her to write this book. It is her hope that Colorful Brain Friends will help children everywhere to embrace and celebrate their unique abilities.
Author's Note
Introduction to Colorful Brain Friends
The First Story
Sensory Avoider : BoBo's Story
BoBo is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Siberian Flying Squirrel
Figures with autism and dyspraxia
The Second Story
Forgetful : Bora's Story
Bora is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Asian Tri-colored Squirrel
Figures with epilepsy and ADHD
The Third Story
A.I. : Harry's Story
Harry is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Eastern Grey Squirrel
Figures with autism
The Fourth Story
Sketchbook : Willy's Story
Willy is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Woodchuck
Figures with Autism
The Fifth Story
Energizer : Danny's Story
Danny is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Red Squirrel
Figures with Dyslexia and ADHD
The Sixth Story
Number-shy : Ari's Story
Ari is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Rio Grande Ground Squirrel
Figures with Dyscalculia
The Seventh Story
Rituals : Bao's Story
Bao is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Red and White Giant Flying Squirrel
Figures with dysgraphia and autism
The Eighth Story
Synesthesia : Toto's Story
Toto is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Figures with synesthesia
The Ninth Story
Yellow-bellied : Haru's Story
Haru is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Fire-footed Rope Squirrel
Figures with Tourette Syndrome and OCD
The Tenth Story
Echo : Chichi's Story
Chichi is a Colorful Brain Friend!│Siberian Chipmunk
Figures with autism
Recommendation Letters
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