NetGalley ARC Educator 550974


So excited to read this book. Grateful for the series. It's ok that children think differently. This is Anthony's story. He has autism. The storyline and graphics walk you through a day in the life. The book uplifts children and adults. It can be used as an introduction to nuerodivergence or simply a means to convey how one can think differently and it be ok.

Join Anthony on a personal and insightful journey as he shares his experiences living with autism. In this book, you will have a front-row seat to his thoughts and perspectives as he guides you through his unique disorder and the support of his loving family. This is not just his story, but a journey for families, communities, and anyone seeking to understand the world of autism. So come along for an adventure of a lifetime and gain a deeper understanding of this important subject.

It's always so amazing to find inclusivity in children's books that show how amazing kids with Autism are. As a mother of neurodiverse children, I seek these books out whenever possible. "I Think Differently" was such a wonderful find and I'm so thankful to have been able to read it. We loved it so much!

This short picture book is told from the perspective of the boy with autism. He tells his story from ages birth-5 years and make ls it clear how loving and accepting his family is of his differences.

Thank you NetGalley and the independent publisher for accepting my request to read and review I Think Differently.

Author: Kylen S. Barron
Published: 01/15/23
Genre: Children's Fiction | OwnVoices | Parenting & Families

This story is told from the child's perspective. From the first page, his birth, he talks to himself, and continues throughout the book. It was precious and painful.

The story is less about autism, and more about the people needed. In Anthony's life, he was fortunate to have family. There are lessons to be learned here whether or not a child has a disability.

As for the autism it is indirectly mentioned.

As far as I can tell, this is NOT a non-fiction or OwnVoices book. The author is not the main character of the story and there is no mention of it being co-written by an autistic person or based off the authors experiences at all. In addition, the book is in first person perspective and starts the moment the main character is born. While I appreciated that autism was presented as thinking differently, not as something to be cured, I could not give this book more than 2 stars.