Reviewed by Debbie Reese
Review Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature
Book Author: Zetta Elliott
A few days ago, I added a new feature to AICL. I called it “Reviewed on Twitter.” It is for books that I talk about on Twitter, in a series of numbered or threaded tweets. Earlier today (October 3, 2017), I did one for Zetta Elliott’s Benny Doesn’t Like to Be Hugged. Here’s the description for Zetta’s book:
A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend. Benny likes trains and cupcakes without sprinkles, but he can also be fussy sometimes. The narrator doesn’t mind, however, because “true friends accept each other just the way they are.” A gentle story encouraging children to appreciate and accept our differences.
I like the immediacy of Twitter, capturing and sharing joy (or frustration) when I get a book and want to say something about it, right away. If you want to follow me on Twitter, I’m @debreese. So here you go… tweets I sent out about Zetta’s book! Continue Reading.
Translations
Benny Doesn't Like to Be Hugged by Zetta Elliott
Illustrator: Purple Wong
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 29, 2017
Genres: Disabilities, Friendship
Pages: 42
Reading Level: Grade K, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5
ISBN: 9781548184896
Review Source: American Indians in Children's Literature
Also by this author: The Door at the Crossroads, Max Loves Muñecas!, Milo's Museum
A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend. Benny likes trains and cupcakes without sprinkles, but he can also be fussy sometimes. The narrator doesn't mind, however, because "true friends accept each other just the way they are." A gentle story encouraging children to appreciate and accept our differences.
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