To spread more awareness about autism, here is another inspiring book everyone should read.
In this sweet picture book that celebrates neurodiversity, Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that’s like.
Inspired by Sally J. Pla’s own children, this book is incredibly adorable. The story follows two brothers – one autistic and one neurotypical – and how, when one of them is having a bad day, the other is there to help them feel better.
I liked looking at all the different yellow blocks on the floor. Some are the usual block shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, and archways. But if you look closely, you might see some figures that resemble characters from TV and movies.
Try to find the following figures:
- The three-eyed alien from Toy Story
- Penguin astronaut
- Dalek from Doctor Who
- An igloo
- BB-8 from Star Wars
- A triceratops
- Greg and Wirt from Over the Garden Wall
Unfortunately, I read this book after I met with Sally J. Pla, so I didn’t get to ask her any questions about it. I would’ve liked to ask her how she came up with all the block designs.
This week’s Weird but True Fact about Someone’s Rotten Day
In the 1994 World Cup, all of Italy was counting on star soccer player Roberto Baggio to make the team’s penalty shot. He missed, and Brazil won the title.