July 7, 2017
by Chris
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This piece first appeared on On Being, 3/12/16. It is reprinted here by permission from the author. Sign up for Chris’s five-day course in Unlocking Potential: Using the power of poetry, song and autism, August 7-11! Bill and I are … Continue reading
July 3, 2017
by JeanneLovesBooks
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If You Plant a Seed, by Kadir Nelson This larger-than-usual picture book has sparse text and illustrations that are large, dramatic, and wonderfully realistic. But those few words carries a big message. Two friends – mouse and rabbit – plant … Continue reading
March 17, 2017
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner We haven’t had much snow this winter in Minnesota, so we need a book about snowmen. This story begins when a small child notices a snowman outside who changed overnight. It was drooping on one side, it’s hat … Continue reading
January 23, 2017
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmelman is about a rambunctious little dog, Katie, who loves her family’s new kittens so enthusiastically she scares them away. Katie is full of emotions. She loves the kittens, she leaps and howls with … Continue reading
November 7, 2016
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Jeanne Love Books column is back! Enjoy these terrific books and shared reading activities. I Spy with My Little Eye by Edward Gibbs is a fun, interactive guessing game in a book! It is also a book about colors. The colorful … Continue reading
August 6, 2016
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Our third column from Jeanne Loves Books, which focuses on autism and literacy. Jeanne is taking a break as she travels out of the country. We look forward to reading her next installment upon her return! Little Bear’s Little Boat, by … Continue reading
June 18, 2016
by Editorial Team
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If you have a preschool aged child (ages three to five), enjoy reading together or would like to spend more time reading with them, join this study through the University of MN. Project CART is currently recruiting for participants! This study … Continue reading
June 17, 2016
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Emerging literacy is an important focus for families living with autism, which is why we love this monthly column that helps parents engage their child in life-long reading! Birds, by Kevin Henkes | 4-8 years The robins have arrived and it … Continue reading
May 16, 2016
by JeanneLovesBooks
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We are excited to announce a new monthly column dedicated to literacy. Each month Jeanne Loves Books will be sharing her favorite stories for young children and reading tips for parents to engage their children in literacy. Enjoy! Such a … Continue reading
December 18, 2015
by Editorial Team
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Poetry seems intimidating, but last week attendees at our Lecture Series – Autism and Language Arts: Unlocking potential through poetry and song – discovered just how accessible it can be for individuals with autism. Through years of work with people with … Continue reading
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