Stanley Stands Out

Stanley Stands Out by Andre Baker

Stanley is having a tough time lately because of his autism, he's being teased by bullies and is beginning to think that he stands out too much. His autism causes him to be super sensitive to lights, sounds, and social situations. But then his twin brother starts to rhyme for him, Stanley learns that his differences make him unique and also give him advantages. Hearing his brothers' fun rhymes and praise about his situation make Stanley feel better about himself and his situation.

Stanley Stands Out, is a perfect kid book for a child in your life that is struggling with autism. While it highlights some of their struggles it also covers their strengths and is written in a way to empower the child and make them feel good about themselves.

This book is also perfect for educating other children about autism and what it's like to have it. Children with autistic relatives and classmates may not understand what they go through on a daily basis. Using Stanley's brother's fun and memorable rhymes they'll be able to understand more about autism and those that have it. More importantly they'll be more empathetic towards them going forward.

Whether you're a parent or an educator you'll find this book is an invaluable resource in educating children about autism and even better it is uplifting for those that have it. You'll be delighted by the rhymes and deeper messages found in Stanley Stands Out.

By using meaningful and inclusive language it's the authors goal that young readers can overcome any prejudices they might have. This book is written for children aged 5-9 but is an important resource that can be used to teach children of all ages about autism. Children with autism will also be able to relate to Stanley's story and in turn will be able to relate to other kids who are like them.