Books with author Margaret Anne Suggs

The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum.The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of their own, friendships change and crushes start to develop. Using direct literal language and cool colour illustrations, this book tells boys all they need to know about growing hair in new places, shaving, wet dreams and unexpected erections. It's full of great advice on what makes a real friend, how to keep spots away, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is amazing and unique and encourages young boys with autism to celebrate difference!

The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations, this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away! It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is beautiful and unique and encourages young girls with autism to celebrate difference! Perfect preparation for the teenage years for girls aged 9-14.

“A lovely book about a father and his daughter's relationship that I actually awww'd out loud at that last line!” ― Maria Eduarda, Goodreads Early this morning, as I lay snoring, my daughter shared a sweet surprise. She hid a chocolate in my pocket, then blew a kiss across my eyes. A moving story in rhyme about the love between a father and his daughter. And about chocolate! For everyone ages 4 years and up.

"An excellent, funny, and culturally appropriate work on the importance of family time." - Rogene Carter, educatorA young boy can't wait for his mom to come home from work so she can go on a bug hunt with him, but she needs a few moments to relax with a cup of tea. When that moment stretches into the evening, he finds a creative way for them to spend time together. Told in playful rhyme, this book is sure to put a smile on the faces of parents and children alike!A perfect story for bedtime, or anytime, about the love between child and parent... and about tea! For everyone ages 5 and up.Guided Reading Level M

One day Robert was very bold and his Mother sent him to the Naughty Chair.Robert hated the Naughty Chair. He wished that he could get rid of it.Suddenly, the Naughty Chair lifted from the floor.Robert was still sitting in it.Was his wish coming true? How would Robert get off the chair?! About the Author: Connie Jessop is a Children's author from Dublin. Her other books are Alex and the Magic Cloud, Kelsey Fairy School and The cat with curly Whiskers.About the Illustrator: Margaret Anne works by hand, with traditional tools, to create her illustrations. She lives in County Dublin, near the sea, with her dashing husband, two amazing sons, and a whiny cat. In her misspent youth, Margaret Anne spent quite a lot of time in the naughty chair.