Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and WhānauLike this list

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• This Beach Is Loud!

  Cotterill, Samantha

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  This simple book tells the story of a boy who is super excited to go the beach, but when he gets there the people, the sand, the seagulls, and the engines are too loud and he feels overwhelmed. With the help of his Dad he is able to count…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flap Your Hands

  a Celebration of Stimming

  Asbell, Steve, 1983-

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  This 'Celebration of Stimming' is a positive, vibrant, visual depiction of how stimming (repetitive self-stimulating behaviours) can feel to neurodiverse tamariki. If your senses or emotions are feeling overwhelmed, try moving! For some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy With Big, Big Feelings

  Lee, Britney Winn

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  This rhyming picture book is about a boy whose emotions are BIG! The loud rumble of a passing truck, the end of play time, a dog's fluffy hair - he feels his fear, anger and happiness all so deeply. Finally he finds a friend whose feelings…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes Noise Is Big

  Life With Autism

  Coelho, Angela

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  This book shows examples of sounds, textures, light, and emotions that may trigger neurodiverse tamariki to experience sensory overload, and how the tamariki may behave in these situations. You can find this book in the Children's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind

  Carswell, Fiona

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  A child is invited to the beach by the boy next door. The boy doesn't always speak with words; sometimes he rocks, bounces, and squeals. Instead of collecting shells or building sandcastles the boy wants to throw stones and yell into the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down

  Parker, Lindsey Rowe

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  A child narrates their feelings through the day as they get dressed, eat breakfast and play outside. Sometimes they have jitters, but they know how to tap, stomp or zoom to calm the jitters down. It gets hard when sandy play turns into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Torch

  Roberts, Jon, 1972-

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  Lilly experiences the sights and sounds of the world differently because of her autism. She loves exploring the outdoors with her assistance dog Myles (and with Grandma watching to keep her safe). Lilly is mesmerised by the glittering…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Too Much

  An Overwhelming Day

  Gutiérrez, Jolene

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  A colourfully illustrated book about a child who finds many aspects of daily life - the bright sun, crunchy food, an overcrowded playground - uncomfortable or overstimulating. When their senses are overwhelmed they do their best to say…Read moreRead more of this annotation