Jasper and the Magpie: Enjoying Special Interests Together

author: Dan Mayfield

name: Wayne

average rating: 4.40

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2014/11/22

date added: 2014/11/22

shelves: children-s

review:

'Jasper and the Magpie: Enjoying Special Interests Together' is a storybook written for those along the autism spectrum and their caregivers. When I read the synopsis, I had to check the book out, and I'm glad I did.



Jasper is a young man with an interest in shiny metals. He collects them a bit obsessively, even taking them out of the garbage. When his family tries to take them away and substitute them for other things, Jasper can't understand and can't explain well why he is upset. His parents love Jasper and figure out a way to make his love of shiny objects work for everyone in the family.



This was a good book to read. I think it would be helpful for siblings and relatives of a young person like Jasper. It doesn't demean anyone and shows how thinking a little differently is a good approach and shows love and grace to all involved. The pictures by Alex Merry work well with the story. I loved the pages with the 60 elephants that Jasper counted as he waited for a minute.



I received a review copy of this ebook from Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.





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