Publishing 13 July 2023 - pre-order now
Age 5-7 | Paperback | 36 pages | 250 x 250mm
Publication July 2023 | ISBN 9781802584103
Accompanied by Myles, her assistance dog, Lily sets off from Granny’s house to explore. First she walks through the garden, then she visits the seashore. But when she comes to the big cave at the end of the beach her acute hearing means she is scared of the loud noise when she drops her torch. And what’s that creature she can hear coming towards her?
Books by Jon Roberts and Hannah Rounding:
Jon Roberts is the author of three previous titles from Graffeg, Through the Eyes of Me and Through the Eyes of Us, two picture books illustrated by Hannah Rounding which are based on the life experiences of his daughter Kya, who has severe autism, and introducing children to the condition and the nuances of Kya’s character.
Hannah Rounding is a freelance artist and illustrator based in Cardigan, West Wales. Hannah uses art as a tool to improve personal and community wellbeing, with experience working in the UK charity sector and over 10 years working within International Development, while her freelance work combines a wide variety of community arts projects alongside commissioned illustration work. Her work with Graffeg includes illustrations for the picture books Through the Eyes of Me and Through the Eyes of Us, the previous two titles by Jon Roberts, and What Can You See? by Jason Korsner.
Reviews:
‘This lovely little book will help many children have some understanding of autism, which is a very complicated condition affecting a lot of children and adults in many different ways.’ Peter Purves, television presenter and actor
‘To see the joy, calmness, and support a well-trained dog can bring to children and people with autism constantly warms my heart.’ Stephen Brooker, conductor, musical supervisor, and ambassador for Dogs for Autism.
‘An excellent choice for parents, teachers and caregivers seeking an enjoyable and educational tool to teach children about autism and assistance dogs.’ Hazel Lim, multilingual autism specialist.
'The Torch beautifully illustrates the relationship between Lilly, who is autistic, and Myles, her assistance dog. The beauty of Lilly’s connection with her sensory experiences came to life within the words and images presented. Lilly’s fears were explained well but did not shy away from her capacity to overcome these, with a little bit of help from Myles. Another fantastic story from the wonderful Jon Roberts and Hannah Rounding.' Spectropolis Charity