Stewie BOOM! and Princess Penelope: Handprints, Snowflakes and Playdates
Illustrator
Nothing But The Truth Publishing
Publisher
Nothing But The Truth Publishing
Publication Year
2018
ISBN
9780997296280
Pages
36 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
At school, Penelope’s teacher encourages the class to play with someone new at recess so that they can see that minds, like handprints and snowflakes, are one of a kind. Penelope chooses Eric and they have so much fun she invites him over for a play-date. Before he arrives, Penelope’s Mom tells her that Eric’s mind is called “on the spectrum,” and so his unique preferences might be different from the ones she’s used to. To prepare, they practice using quiet voices, listening with their eyes, and being flexible. As their play-date unfolds, Penelope and Eric show readers the many ways that families can embrace neuro-diversity.
Grade Level
PK-1; K-3
Lexile Measure
AD640L
Diversity Topics
Racial Diversity; Disability and Health; Multiracial; Neurological Disorder; multiracial community; autism; autism spectrum disorder; child with a neurological disorder
Main Character
female child
Race/Ethnicities
Brown-Skinned; White
Keywords
friendship; play; likes and dislikes; unique; differences
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Bronstein, Christine, "Stewie BOOM! and Princess Penelope: Handprints, Snowflakes and Playdates" (2018). Diverse Families. 2112.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/2112