We want to share some amazing news from one of our AET Commercial Connections Bear Autism Books.

'Bear and the Lost Tooth' was recently awarded 'Finalist' for the Children's Mind, Body, Spirit category of the 2024 International Book Awards. Author Val Jones said 'We're delighted to be recognised along with other great books in this category'

View the category and other finalists here. 

This means the second book joins 'Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference' with recognition from the International book awards (being the Winner for Children's Nonfiction paperback and a Finalist for Children's Educational in 2023).

The award-winning story, 'Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference' enhances understanding of autism and encourages acceptance and appreciation of everyone. A heart-warming and accessible story about a bear with autism gently shares information about the challenges that individuals on the autism spectrum can face with daily living and values their strengths.  A valuable resource for all children, families, educators and therapists, Bear is gender-neutral, with no use of pronouns, so is inclusive for all.

And coming soon is 'Bear, Bobbin and The Winter Festival'  which is on course to be printed by the end of August ready for the Autumn and Winter seasons. The pictures that Leanne Choelho has created for this story are absolutely stunning. Watch this space!

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