Tully and Me: A Story about Differences, Understanding, and Friendship - Softcover

Shaw, Keeley A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578494159 ISBN 13: 9780578494159

Publisher: Keeley Shaw, 2019

Synopsis

Tully and Me explores a friendship built on differences and understanding. Tully represents an individual affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. The unique characteristics associated with Autism are portrayed including an affinity for counting and order, and a love for visual stimulation. Whimsical watercolor illustrations help to showcase a unique friendship that is nurtured through adversity and understanding. Tully and Me explores a world where our differences and the universal language of a smile bring us together.

Everyone who enjoyed The Dot by Peter Reynolds, We're amazing 1,2,3 by Leslie Kimmelman and Marybeth Nelson, and I'm Like You, You're Like Me by Cindy Gainer will enjoy this read as well!

This book is an excellent teaching tool for lessons on diversity, autism, individuals with special needs, and accepting and curating friendships with people who are a just a little bit different. It is a beautiful story for families to share. This picture book is appropriate for children and adults of all ages.

About this title

About the Author

Keeley Shaw is an artist, illustrator, and writer from Louisville, Kentucky. She holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. She has had the privilege of working directly with individuals on the Autism Spectrum which heavily influenced this work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Keeley Shaw
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0578494159
• ISBN 13: 9780578494159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36