Books with title Lucy's Amazing Friend: A Story of Autism and Friendship

A Sesame Street Big Golden Book about a new character with autism.We're Amazing 1,2,3! is the first Sesame Street storybook to focus on autism, which, according to the most recent US government survey, may, in some form, affect as many as one in forty-five children. It's part of Sesame Street's autism initiative that has expanded to include a new character with autism. Elmo introduces his longtime friend Julia to Abby, who's a little confused at first because Julia isn't saying hello. Elmo explains that Julia has autism, so she does things a little differently. Julia sometimes avoids direct eye contact, flaps her arms when she's excited, and is sensitive to some noises. But Abby soon learns that she also has a lot of things in common with Julia. All kids want love, friendship, and to have fun! They are all wonderful, each in his or her own way.See amazing in all children through the Sesame Street Autism Resources Page: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/

Lucy doesn’t understand why the new boy in Miss Reed’s class doesn’t like her. “I said hi and he ignored me,” she said. “Lucy, that’s Daniel. He has autism,” Miss Miller responded. “What’s autism?” asked Lucy. From that moment on Lucy works to make friends with Daniel in this bright, upbeat book about autism. Once she succeeds, Lucy becomes determined that the other kids in the class learn to accept Daniel as well. With an estimated 1 in 68 children now falling somewhere on the autism spectrum, "Lucy’s Amazing Friend" is just the right book to help children understand that we are all different, and while those differences can be challenging, they also make us each special.

Lucy doesn’t understand why the new boy in Miss Reed’s class doesn’t like her.“I said hi and he ignored me,” she said.“Lucy, that’s Daniel. He has autism,” Miss Miller responded.“What’s autism?” asked Lucy.From that moment on Lucy works to make friends with Daniel in this bright, upbeat book about autism. Once she succeeds, Lucy becomes determined that the other kids in the class learn to accept Daniel as well.With an estimated 1 in 68 children now falling somewhere on the autism spectrum, "Lucy’s Amazing Friend" is just the right book to help children understand that we are all different, and while those differences can be challenging, they also make us each special.About the Author: Stephanie is a graduate of Emerson College, receiving her BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing. At fifteen she discovered her love for creative writing after a poem of hers was published in the 21st Century Poetry Journal. After that she began writing fiction, personal essays, and screenplays. While at Emerson College she discovered a passion for writing children’s stories as well. Lucy’s Amazing Friend was inspired after meeting her husband’s high school friend who lives with autism. She lives in Exeter, NH with her husband, their cat Sophia, and bird named Bird.About the Illustrator: Tim grew up in Kittery, Maine. His first love was music, but that got put on hold due to the disappearance of his Muppets drum set. He became interested in art shortly after, when he discovered how much fun it was coloring on his parents’ walls with crayons. Today Tim resides in Kennebunk, Maine, with his noble cat, Jasper.