I’m so excited to be taking part in the All The Small Wonderful Things Book Tour, hosted by The Children’s Book Review. Check out my review below and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
All The Small Wonderful Things
By Kate Foster
Chapter Book
240 Pages
Ages 8+
Candlewick
ISBN-13:9781536225808
In an endearing story about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal, Alex is convinced that winning a trophy at the dog show will help him make a real friend at last.
Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the Cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right?
If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought—unless, maybe, friendship is about something more than popularity.
This charming story, told through Alex’s clear and honest voice, navigates relationships of all stripes between classmates, new neighbors, family, and, of course, a kid and his dog. After all, friendship isn’t one-size-fits-all—maybe it’s found in the small things where you least expect it.
My Review
As a mother of an autistic child, this one really hit home with me. I enjoyed this heartwarming story of a boy trying to make friends. I think Kate did an amazing job at portraying life through the eyes of an autistic child – it felt totally authentic. Friendship can come in all different types and one may be surprised when they realize who the closest of all those friends are. This story was touching and gave me all the feels. I can’t wait until my little guy is old enough to read and understand this one!! I love the awareness the author is bringing to the table as well – autism isn’t often found in children’s books and it really needs to be. Overall a great book!!
About The Author
Kate Foster is a children’s author writing about friends, family, and dogs. Originally from a small town in the southeast of England, she now lives on the stunning Gold Coast in Australia with her family and second-hand dogs. She is passionate about encouraging and teaching a wider understanding of autism and mental illness via a positive approach and representation in both her books as well as her presentations and talks.
For more information, visit www.kfosterbooks.com.
Enter the giveaway for the chance to win an autographed hardcover copy of All the Small Wonderful Things—a $100 donation will be made to a rescue dog charity of the winner’s choice!
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Huge thanks to The Children’s Book Review and Kate for my gifted copy! Grab yours below!
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