Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference

Meet Bear – a captivating, slightly quirky, young bear who can sometimes stand out from other bears or unintentionally get things a bit wrong. Celebrating autism and inspiring acceptance for all, ‘Bear a Story of Autism and Difference’ enchants children and adults alike. Delightful illustrations by Leanne Coelho quickly draw children into Bear’s world and add a further layer of fun, including looking for Bear’s shoes and finding Bear’s special toy, Dino. International Book Awards winning author Val Jones avoids using pronouns so that anyone can relate to Bear, whatever their gender. The message of universal acceptance of all resonates throughout this thoughtful story, and is why ‘Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference’ really should grace every child’s bookshelf!The story provides an accessible resource to share information about autism for families, teachers and therapists. Further activities related to the story can be accessed through the Bear Autism publisher website.