This post is sponsored by Mariam Shapera. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Jo’s Special Gifts
Written by Mariam Shapera

Illustrated by Lorna Humphreys

Ages 4+ | 39 Pages

Publisher: Mariam Shapera | ISBN-13: 979-8-9896337-0-8

Publisher’s Book Summary: Join Jo, an enthusiastic, curious and sensitive boy, as he shares his autistic joys and challenges with you. This is an emotional journey that celebrates neurodiversity and embracing one’s own gifts. This heartwarming rhyming story celebrates the unique gifts that each person can bring to the world. You will love entering this amazing autistic brain as we celebrate Jo’s special gifts.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mariam Shapera who is a family doctor and Autism advocate, was raised in the United Kingdom but now lives in California with her husband and three children. ‘Having to learn to advocate for my autistic son, Jo, I wanted to combine my love for writing children’s books with my goal of increasing autism acceptance. I have observed countless times the way Jo pursues his interests and passions and the autistic joy they bring him. So this book was born.’

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Lorna Humphreys lives in the United Kingdom with her partner, her two daughters and her cat. She works with authors all over the world and, through her illustrations, helps bring many wonderful stories to life. ‘My eldest daughter, Olivia, is autistic and struggles with social interaction and emotional regulation. When Mariam asked if I would collaborate with her, I was delighted to have the opportunity to illustrate a book that would mean so much to children like Jo and Olivia, to remind them of how special and gifted they are!’

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MY REVIEW

I absolutely love Jo’s Special Gifts! It’s a super fun to read children’s book that every parent and child should read and have in thier child’s bookcase. I totally love that it is a love that it is a rhyming children’s books too as they are always my favorite books to read. Jo’s Special Gifts is a beautifully written story about Jo, a young boy with autism who is loved and supported unconditionally by his parents. This story shares all of the things that Jo loves and brings to the world via the unique way that he interprets and sees things and I love the beautiful message within. I also appreciated the tips that the author shares at the end of the book that are in response to questions that she has been asked over the years about autism. She provides spot on advice and I so appreciate that as everyone needs to understand autism so that they can be patient and understanding of what makes anyone on the spectrum the beautiful being that they are.

Jo’s Special Gifts is a must have book for every child’s library as it educates on this important subject and it does so beautifully. Grab your copy of Jo’s Special Gifts Today!

NOW TO THE GIVEAWAY

Enter for your chance to win a signed hardcover copy of Jo’s Special Gifts, a signed copy of Mariam’s first book, Up Up You Go, Jo!, and a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Jo’s Special Gifts: Book Giveaway