Through the Eyes of Us (Paperback)

Jon Roberts

ISBN 10: 180258613X / ISBN 13: 9781802586138

Published by Graffeg Limited, Cardiff, 2023

About this Item

Paperback. Through the Eyes of Us is a beautiful picture book giving an insight into the world of children with autism. In this second book of the series, Kya is now going to school and has a best friend, Martha, who is also on the autistic spectrum but expresses herself very differently. Whilst Kya is quiet in the class, Martha is talkative and asks lots of questions. Both enjoy the sensation of eating, but Martha doesn't understand that she can eat too much. Both like a bedtime routine, but whilst Kya can keep going until late at night, Martha knows when she is tired and takes herself to bed. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Jon Roberts is the author of one previous work for children, Through the Eyes of Me, the first in this series, which gives perspective on Jon's real-life daughter, Kya, and her experience of the world as a child with autism. Hannah Rounding is an artist, illustrator and creative development consultant using arts and creative practice for positive social transformation and development. Her work illustrated the first title in this series, Through the Eyes of Me. As a sequel to the acclaimed Through the Eyes of Me, Through the Eyes of Us is a beautiful, colourful picture book for children which gives insight into the world of children with autism following the experiences of Kya, who has severe autism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Through the Eyes of Us (Paperback)
• Publisher: Graffeg Limited, Cardiff
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 180258613X
• ISBN 13: 9781802586138
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Rounding, Hannah
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A beautiful, colorful picture book for children which gives insight into the world of autism.

Kya goes to school with her best friend, Martha, who is also on the autistic spectrum but expresses herself very differently.

While Kya is quiet in the class, Martha is talkative and asks lots of questions. Both enjoy the sensation of eating, but Martha doesn’t understand that she can eat too much. Both like a bedtime routine, but while Kya can keep going until late at night, Martha knows when she is tired and takes herself to bed.

About the Author

Jon Roberts published his first book Through the Eyes of Me in August 2017 as a dedication to his 4-year-old daughter, Kya, who had been diagnosed with severe autism. His second book, Through the Eyes of Us, focuses on Kya's relationship with her friend Martha, also on the autistic spectrum.

Hannah Rounding is an artist and illustrator based in Cardigan, west Wales. She works as a freelance artist with various local community groups and charities, using arts as a tool for social change and improved well-being. Hannah illustrated Jon Roberts's books Through the Eyes of Me in 2017 followed by Through the Eyes of Us. She has also illustrated What Can You See? in 2019, a picture book by Jason Korsner.