Bernie Thinks in Boxes

Publisher: Affirm Press
Illustrator: Zoe Bennett
Publication date: 30 July 2024

Bernie thinks in boxes. She has boxes for everything: for home, for school and even for the park. Bernie likes boxes. When things fit into boxes, they make sense.

But one day, Bernie's boxes collide, and she must find a way to make sense of her world again.

A beautiful story about thinking differently and navigating change in a neurotypical world.

Charming story
— Books+Publishing
A delightfully fresh and inventive exploration of themes surrounding neurodiversity
— Story Links
A terrific picture book
— Your Kid's Next Read
A useful learning tool for any child who struggles with change and needs a gentle reminder that it is okay to be themselves
— Child Mags
A wonderful story and an important resource for younger readers
— NZ Booklovers
An ideal introduction to neurodiversity for young readers, explained with empathy and understanding
— Reading Time
Full of life and fun
— Magpies Magazine
This special tale, perfect for our neurodiverse world, follows Bernie as she works through change to open the box to new activities and a new outlook
— The Geelong Advertiser