Review
The book will help those without autism to understand and accept the differences in others. --California Kids
To the world at large, autism is still a mystery. That mystery vanishes as we lose our hearts to that wonderful, colorfully-striped zebra in a story so compelling you ll remember it always.
Reading specialist Shaina Rudolph and teacher Danielle Royer in their first children s book, lavishly illustrated by
Jennifer Zivoin, bring this important lesson home not only to kids with autism and their siblings and classmates, but
also to the world at large to whom autism is yet a mystery.
It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes. --Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics
Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer have done a magnificent job shedding light on some of the hardships a child with autism
goes through. Beyond this, they ve done an equally impressive job detailing how unique, beautiful, and caring these children are. Zane is a hero in my eyes, just like each and every child out there dealing with autism. Additionally, Zane s Mama is a wonderful role model for parents and teachers and exemplifies a favorite quote of mine: 'With great love, all things are possible.' --Russell Simmons, Philanthropist and founder of Def Jam Recordings
"Rudolph and Royer shine a light on the autism spectrum, but go a step further and show how endearing, unique and beautiful the children are in this inspiring story about embracing differences." Children's Books Heal
All My Stripes is a wonderful book that will delight children and parents alike. Entertaining, enjoyable, and enlightening. Bill Paxton, Emmy-nominated actor and director
As the parent of a 27-year-old child with autism, I only wish All My Stripes had been around when my daughter was at a
young age as it would have been yet another useful tool for us as parents, for her as a child, and for the rest of the world that she is now a part of. --Joe Mantegna, Emmy-nominated actor and director
Product Description
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation.
"It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes."—Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics
This book is a helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.
Zane the zebra often feels different. He worries that his classmates don't notice his "curiosity," "honesty," or "caring stripes," just his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes, including his "autism stripe," as the unique strengths that make him who he is.
Includes a Reading Guide with additional background information about autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support.
Excerpt:
All My Stripes provides readers a small yet enlightening glimpse into a day in the life of a young, smart, caring, honest, and curious zebra named Zane. Zane is experiencing challenges at school often associated with autism spectrum disorders. This story can serve as a teaching tool for caregivers—such as parents, grandparents, and teachers—to help other children and family members understand the various challenges individuals on the autism spectrum face on a day-to-day basis. Those that are highlighted in this story are discussed in more depth in the Reading Guide.
From the Back Cover
This is the story of Zane, a zebra with autism, who worries that his differences make him stand out from his peers. With careful guidance from his mother, Zane learns that autism is only one of many qualities that make him special. Contains a "Note to Parents" by Drew Coman, PhD, and Ellen Braaten, PhD, as well a
