Talking is not my Thing

Age range 3 to 9

The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother.

Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures or using flash cards, she is able to contribute to their life together. Her brother and granny are able to understand her whether she needs help or is helping them!

'This is a celebration of diversity and neurodiversity, but also quite simply a lovely picture book to share with any child.'Booktrust

'Rose has created an enormously empathetic story that she conveys with subtle humour and a sense of respect for the siblings she portrays inTalking Is Not My Thing.'Red Reading Hub

Teachers' notes available here

'This is a celebration of diversity and neurodiversity, but also quite simply a lovely picture book to share with any child.' Booktrust;'Talking Is Not My Thing is told by an autistic girl who is non-verbal. She communicates with her brother through body language, drawing, gestures...It gently shows us how rhythm and routine are important to her' Juno Magazine;'A must-buy...While acknowledging the challenges the girl faces in her daily life, Rose Robbins' story is sensitively told and always positive, her heroine fully involved and finding lots of ways to have fun; the bold, bright illustrations further reinforce the admirable message of inclusivity.' Teach Early Years;'This simple yet mesmerising book reminds us that every child is different and that's okay.' Absolutely Mama Magazine;'Rose has created an enormously empathetic story that she conveys with subtle humour and a sense of respect for the siblings she portrays' Red Reading Hub;'Full of bold, bright and lively artwork, this beautiful, sensitively created book' Lancashire Evening Post

Rose Robbins is based in Nottingham, UK. She is a young ambassador for Inclusive Minds, and has gained a reputation for creating upbeat books about disability. Rose's brother is autistic, and she teaches autistic young people.

Age range 3 to 9 The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother. Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures or using flash cards, she is able to contribute to their life together. Her brother and granny are able to understand her whether she needs help or is helping them! 'This is a celebration of diversity and neurodiversity, but also quite simply a lovely picture book to share with any child.' - Booktrust ' Rose has created an enormously empathetic story that she conveys with subtle humour and a sense of respect for the siblings she portrays in Talking Is Not My Thing .' - Red Reading Hub Teachers' notes available here

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