Ok, second entry - book numero dos and one I thoroughly enjoyed.
Temple Grandin is a name that I've heard my aunt speak of many times. My aunt is a special education teacher and works with children of all kinds of abilities. Temple Grandin is an inspiration to many of her children - so when I saw that she had a children's biography coming out, I knew I had to read it.
And it didn't disappoint. The book begins with her life as a child and each chapter covers a different part of her life or her work. However, in between each chapter are several pages describing the difficulties and blessings that those with Autism face. These pages provide great examples that allow children to truly understand how those with Autism feel and why they may behave in different ways. I also learned several facts from this book.
On top of all the great information you'll get about Autism, without being overloaded, you'll also read an incredible story. For those of you who are not familiar with Temple Grandin, she has revolutionized animal standards across America and in several parts of the world. Most of her work has focused on cows, with her keen insight into how they are feeling. However, she has also worked to create better living environments for other animals as well, such as chickens.
On top of all this, the book has been packaged in a way that will appeal to children and young adults. The pages all colorful, the font is large and pictures and sketches help children understand Temple's work. This format, will certainly appeal to children - many of whom are less than thrilled to be picking up a non-fiction book.
All in all - a fantastic book that I highly recommend.
