{"product_id":"walter-lily-autism-unexpected-friendship-9781684119127","title":"Walter \u0026 Lily- Autism \u0026 Unexpected Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes all you need is one good friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcited but nervous to start at a new school, Walter hopes to make new friends. When he meets Lily, things get off to a tricky start-her disabilities make it hard for him to connect with her, and she doesn't seem to enjoy school the same way the other kids do. But when Walter realizes Lily is feeling left out, he makes it his mission to become her number one friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Walter \u0026amp; Lily - Autism \u0026amp; Unexpected Friendship, children learn first-hand about the power of kindness, acceptance, and understanding. As Walter learns more about Lily's condition and circumstances, the story highlights important SEL values such as empathy, inclusion, and appreciating differences. Walter soon discovers how to incorporate Lily into classroom activities, showing readers that one small act of friendship can change someone's entire school experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Walter plans a special surprise to help Lily feel welcomed, his classmates begin to understand how special she truly is. This heartwarming story reminds us that one good friend can make the world a better place-especially for someone who needs it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in warm, engaging rhyme, this story makes reading joyful and comforting for young listeners, making it perfect for read-alouds, classrooms, and SEL lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jermiko Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cornhill Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684119127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas, Jermiko:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jermiko Thomas is a National \u0026amp; International Award-Winning Children's Author, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Adventures of Walter SEL rhyming series. His books promote autism awareness, friendship, bullying prevention, perseverance, and inclusion. His work is placed in public libraries, university libraries, and school districts across New York and beyond. Jermiko's journey-from overcoming early childhood speech delays to becoming an Educational Market Best-Selling Author-inspires students and educators worldwide.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jermiko Thomas \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47876627103901,"sku":"9781684119127","price":37.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_77dcd8c0-90fe-4b3c-8476-9139aa073662.jpg?v=1777383553","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/walter-lily-autism-unexpected-friendship-9781684119127","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}