Alex and His Magical Colors - (Autism Discovery) by Denham (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Loud noises frighten Alex very much. He wants to play with other children but their loud laughter and screams terrify him. All these noises make Alex's head hurt because Alex has autism. Children with autism or autism spectrum disorder [ ASD ] have challenges with social skills and communication. These children are severely frustrated and have difficulty coping with too much stimulation from their environment. ALEX and his MAGICAL COLORS is a heart-warming story about Alex and his magical ability to paint pictures with his amazing twirling colors.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Loud noises frighten Alex very much. He wants to play with other children but their loud laughter and screams terrify him. All these noises make Alex's head hurt because Alex has autism. Children with autism or autism spectrum disorder [ ASD ] have challenges with social skills and communication. These children are severely frustrated and have difficulty coping with too much stimulation from their environment. ALEX and his MAGICAL COLORS is a heart-warming story about Alex and his magical ability to paint pictures with his amazing twirling colors. One day Alex realizes that his neighbors are sad because they are surrounded by the city's gray, gloomy walls. Despite his fear of the neighborhood's loud noises banging inside his head, Alex finds a way to communicate his love for his neighbors by painting the gray and gloomy walls with his amazing twirling colors. Drawing images and painting them with imaginative color patterns are excellent activities that can help all children, and those with autism and special needs share their thoughts and communicate with others.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A young boy with autism enriches his neighborhood with a mural in Denham's picture book. Diverse children scream and cheer as they play baseball but feel sad afterward because of the field's "old, gray, gloomy"walls. Small Alex, who's White, is sad too, because the playtime noise (symbolized by red, spiky triangles and colored circles) is too much for him. Alex loves to draw bright, Lisa Frank-esque pictures of animals and family members. "Alex doesn't smile often," says the narrator, "but his paintings always make him happy." After a walk with his grandmother through the baseball field, Alex decides to paint a bright mural to make the space better--and be part of the games even if he can't be there in person. As he paints, children compliment his art and invite him to create more murals elsewhere. Refreshingly, this narrative about autism and sensory processing disorder makes space for children to excuse themselves from situations that distress them and find alternate ways to participate; there's no mandate that Alex play sports or tolerate noise. Simple text in an easy-to-read typeface and Haley's clean, lineless art makes this accessible to developing readers. The storyline emphasizes Alex's agency and creativity, and an ending questionnaire prompts parents to engage in open-ended conversations with kids about managing overwhelming stimuli. An affirming, progressive approach to sensory issues and autism.--KIRKUS REVIEW, May 2021<br><br>"Alex and His Magical Colors celebrates Alex and explains his autism in a child-friendly and relatable way. Alex, who has autism, is able to share his world with other children via his imaginative and colorful paintings. This charming book helps children to see the world through someone else's eyes. This book explains that someone with autism may experience the world differently and it celebrates that difference as it leads Alex to create his amazing colorful world. I loved this book which educates children about autism by entering Alex's magical and colorful world."--Maria Mackey, Special Education Teacher, Chester County, PA<br><br>"Alex and His Magical Colors is a book that illustrates the values and possibilities of children with autism. It is a wonderful story that allows the reader to see and celebrate those possibilities."--Jean Warfel, Special Education Teacher, Chester County, PA<br><br>"Alex and His Magical Colors is a wonderful testament to how incredibly valuable the children of the autistic community are to bringing joy to the world! It emphasizes how the amazing children of the autistic community are capable of channeling their creative mindset as a result of experiencing something that is personally challenging. The book is also filled with lots of captivating colorful images for your child to see while learning about the autistic community! There are also fun activities at the end of the book that can help channel your child's inner creativity as well!"--Tolliver Freeman, MD, LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA<br><br>"As a mom and SLP working with children with ASD for over twenty years, this story is a gift! This beautiful story raises awareness of these special children and challenges us to look more closely to discover the many talents they possess. I look forward to reading more books in this series and sharing them with my family and students."--Elizabeth Smith, MA, CCC-SLP, Devereu CARES School, Downingtown, PA<br><br>"Dr. Joe created Alex and His Magical Colors with rich, unforgettable insights into Alex's world, using sparkling words and imaginative settings that will capture the hearts of children and adults."--Joseph J. Feeney, SJ, Ph.D, Professor, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA<br><br>"Every parent and teacher should have this story on their bookshelf. A story that will elicit important conversations about life-long lessons all children should have. It's a story of acceptance, empathy and friendship."--Ashley Schneck, Kindergarten Teacher, Honey Brook, PA<br><br>"I found Alex and His Magical Colors to be a warm-hearted story. It is a story of the beauty of childhood innocence. A story of inclusion and the knowledge that we are all given talents to use and Alex, despite his disabilities, uses his special talents wisely."--Marie Romano, School Education Coordinator, Exton, PA<br><br>"I love this book! What I noticed and appreciated was that many races are represented in the story. This is so important to include in our literature! I also love how encouraging the classmates are and how they show support for his needs. This is something we teach in our inclusive environment in North Penn. I would love to read this book one day to my kindergarten students as we have a unique classroom where students with autism or any disability are included. We often have conversations about each other's needs and how it is ok to be different."--Ali Rosenberger, Kindergarten Special Education Teacher, North Penn, PA<br><br>"It seems to me Alex not only sees the world through his own eyes but through the eyes of the other children, he cares to make them happy, even though he isn't happy being around them because of loud noise. The book makes an amazing connection between children, it is easy to understand, easy to follow, and gets you excited to read the next page. Finding his own strengths from his love of painting, he is able to not only communicate with other children w/o autism but bring them joy. A beautiful story, and if read and told the way it is presented it will melt the heart of the child and just as important, the heart of the caregiver reading it."--Elaine Nichols, Educator, West Chester, PA<br><br>"Love this book! It perfectly shows us without saying a word how everyone is quite different and while we may not know what is going on inside their world, at the end of the day everyone is very much the same. We all want love, kindness to smile and we all have something very special to offer the world. Even the colors tell a silent story of feelings from gloomy days representing loneliness and frustration to bright and vibrant hues which brings feelings of happiness, togetherness and love. This would be a great addition to any classroom library, there are so many lessons that can go along with it, including natural conversations that will open up a door to respect and help friendships bloom."--Kelly Sweeney, Special Education Teacher, Upper Merion, PA<br><br>"The beauty of Alex is that in the end they children's world and Alex's world don't collide...they overlap, making each one better. Book like Alex and His Magical Colors help children with autism realize that they are not alone. These books are essential for our understanding of individuals who struggle to communicate and how the world effects them."--Dr. Carrie Woodcock, Medical Director of Rehabilitation Therapy, West Chester, PA<br><br>"This is a must read for all parents, specifically parents with autistic children who are seeking to create opportunities of inclusiveness, confidence and social and emotional awareness. This book provides guiding questions to help support dialogue and extended discussions that promote social skills along with communication skills, creating better insight into what children are thinking and feeling. This would be a great SEL resource book for educators."--Melissa Siegel, Newburgh NY, City School District<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Joe Denham is a pediatric doctor who also has a Psychology degree with an emphasis on child development and learning. Joe's heart-warming Autism Discovery Series begins with: ALEX and his MAGICAL COLORS, and MAGGIE and her MAGICAL IMAGINATION. Two additional autism stories will be released soon.Joe is also writing his Clara Cloud Series: CLARA CLOUD and the MAGICAL RAINBOWS, and CLARA CLOUD and the LOST EXPLORERS, recently released. Joe Denham resides with his family in Chester County, PA. He welcomes his readers to contact him: joedenham111@gmail.com
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