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Looking after Louis (Hardcover)

by Lesley Ely (Author), Polly Dunbar (Illustrator) "There's a new boy at school called Louis ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (1 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845070119
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845070113
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,027,220 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 )

This is an attractive book that is well illustrated and provides a tactful introduction to some of the aspects of autistic spectrum disorders. I would score this book 10/10. (National Child Minding Association )

... 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 )

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Every classroom needs one!, 2 April 2004
By Reader in Beds (Bedfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every classroom needs one!, 30 Dec 2005
By Reader in Beds (Bedfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Looking After Louis (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.
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