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A children's book that was voted Top Choice in our January 2006 book reviews, has gone on to win the Nasen TES Special Educational Needs - Children's Book Award 2006… it introduces children to the issue of autism through use of an engaging story and attractive illustrations. (Child Education )
A moving picture book about an autistic schoolboy who makes a small breakthrough to which his friends and teachers respond. It helps children understand how being sensitive to others might make you, too, feel good (Sunday Times )
This book is about autism, but it's such an excellent picture book in its own right that is would be a great shame to pigeon-hole it as an 'issues' story... Polly Dunbar's excellent illustrations are full of entertaining incidental detail. (The Ultimate First Book Guide )
A sensitively handled story. (Child Care )
It's a book that promotes acceptance and sensitivity in a beautiful and non-sentimental way. (Booktrust )
A moving picture book about an autistic schoolboy who makes a small breakthrough to which his friends and teachers respond. It helps children understand how being sensitive to others might make you, too, feel good (Sunday Times )
This book is about autism, but it's such an excellent picture book in its own right that is would be a great shame to pigeon-hole it as an 'issues' story... Polly Dunbar's excellent illustrations are full of entertaining incidental detail. (The Ultimate First Book Guide )
A sensitively handled story. (Child Care )
It's a book that promotes acceptance and sensitivity in a beautiful and non-sentimental way. (Booktrust )
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"There's a new boy at school called Louis. Louis sits next to me and I look after him. He's not quite like the rest of us. Sometimes I wonder what he's thinking about. He often just sits and stares at the wall. If I ask him what he's looking at he says, 'Looking at' and carries on looking." This introduction to the issue of autism shows how - through imagination, kindness, and a special game of football - Louis's classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Louis is different, what we now call 'special' or 'with special needs'. He's autistic and the little girl who sits next to him at school, tries to help him. Sometimes though, it doesn't seem fair. She looks after Louis and Louis is allowed to play football with Sam in lesson time. Why does Miss Owlie let Sam and Louis go into the playground in lesson time? She confronts Miss Owlie. And the teacher gently confronts her. ''What do you think about it?'And she looks at her 'as if she expected my answer to be very wise.' And the little girl is wise. She whispers, 'I think we're allowed to break the rules for special people.' Right!
This moving but unsentimental story recognises the difficulties of inclusion in the classroom, but also celebrates the benefits that come to those who care and those who are cared for in the school community. All the characters are drawn from life in this upbeat treatment of a serious topic. This is an entertaining story, illustrated as if by the children themselves, by Polly Dunbar. The stunning result is a book that should be in every primary school classroom.
This moving but unsentimental story recognises the difficulties of inclusion in the classroom, but also celebrates the benefits that come to those who care and those who are cared for in the school community. All the characters are drawn from life in this upbeat treatment of a serious topic. This is an entertaining story, illustrated as if by the children themselves, by Polly Dunbar. The stunning result is a book that should be in every primary school classroom.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Louis is different, what we now call 'special'or 'with special needs'. He is autistic and the little girl who sits next to him at school tries to help him. Sometimes though, it doesn't seem fair. She looks after Louis, but Louis is allowed to play football with Sam in lesson time. Why? She confronts Miss Owlie who gently confronts her. "'What do you think about it?' And she looks as if 'she expected my answer to be very wise.'" And the little girl is wise. She whispers, 'I think we're allowed to break the rules for special people. Right?' Right!
This moving but unsentimental story recognises the difficulties of inclusion in the classroom, and celebrates the benefits to both the cared for and and the caring. It's an upbeat treatment of a serious topic. I can't think of a better way of introducing the subject to a person of any age - tot, teen or adult. Illustrations by Polly Dunbar, help take the reader into the world of an autistic child and promote understanding. This stunning book should be in every classroom.
This moving but unsentimental story recognises the difficulties of inclusion in the classroom, and celebrates the benefits to both the cared for and and the caring. It's an upbeat treatment of a serious topic. I can't think of a better way of introducing the subject to a person of any age - tot, teen or adult. Illustrations by Polly Dunbar, help take the reader into the world of an autistic child and promote understanding. This stunning book should be in every classroom.
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i think this book would be great for a school type setting where you can inform other children about autism and why autistic children seem to get special attention. tackles jelousy, understanding and inclusion, aswell as isolation and loneliness, but also no matter how little, rewards are worth it. enjoyment for others is the richest reward.
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Looking After Louis
A great book to assist in encouraging inclusion within the primary school setting. There are not enough of this type of book in circulation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by happyniki
In the Picture
Louis is a new boy in school who really likes to play football but because he has autism he tends to run through the boys playing with his arms in the air - rather like a ballet... Read more
Published 18 months ago by In The Picture
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