Milo the Autistic Bear
by Sharon Birk

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Milo is starting kindergarten this year, and he is very excited to go to school! He has a brand-new backpack, a lunch kit, and some crayons that he’s been playing with ever since his mummy bought them. Even though Milo is excited, his mum is a little worried. She knows that Milo sometimes feels overwhelmed and has a hard time expressing his feelings. On his first day of school, Milo accidentally upsets a classmate and struggles to explain how he feels. But with the understanding and support of his mum and teachers, Milo’s classmates learn about autism and how to include him in their activities. They make sure he feels comfortable, accepted, and valued. Milo’s new friendships with classmates who understand him make him look forward to each day at school. Milo the Autistic Bear helps children and adults understand more about autism and encourages everyone to be compassionate and helpful to children who might have a harder time adjusting to new situations.

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Sharon Birk works with children who are autistic and has seen firsthand how understanding and compassion can help create a more inclusive environment. She knows how autistic children, who often have a hard time communicating and might play alone, sometimes just need a little help to find the right words and join in. After noticing a need for more books about autism and autistic children, she decided to write Milo the Autistic Bear to help children and adults understand autism better as well as encourage kindness and acceptance of each other’s differences. Sharon lives in Richmond, BC, with her husband and is excitedly expecting a little baby soon. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, reading, and painting.

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Contributors

Author

Sharon Birk

Illustrator

Funda Girgin

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