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”
“A delightfully fresh and inventive exploration of themes surrounding neurodiversity”
“A terrific picture book”
“A useful learning tool for any child who struggles with change and needs a gentle reminder that it is okay to be themselves”
“A wonderful story and an important resource for younger readers”
“An ideal introduction to neurodiversity for young readers, explained with empathy and understanding”
“Full of life and fun”
“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”