Talking Is Not My Thing
Rose RobbinsClick here for biography
The autistic sister of this delightful sibling duo knows what she wants to say, but can’t say it out loud. However, there is plenty of fun she and her brother can have together without verbal communication, and she is often one step ahead of him!
- Positive image of an autistic and less abled non verbal character, who is the main protagonist in the story
- The story is, unusually, told from the sister's point of view, using a mixture of thought and speech bubbles
- A humorous and upbeat book to return to again and again
Selected for the 2021 IBBY collection of outstanding books for young people with disabilities
Praise for this book:
'With speech bubbles, bright colours and characters so lively they leap off the page, this is a vibrant and happy book with a lead character who is non-verbal.' BookTrust Bookmark Book of the Month
'This simple yet mesmerizing book reminds us that every child is different and that's okay.' Absolutely Mama
'an absolutely vital read for any family or child for whom this is the norm. It's so empowering to see yourself and your world reflected back to you in the books you're sharing. This would be ideal for anyone aged 4+' Library Girl and Book Boy Blog
'Many early years settings will have experience of caring for children with autism, and for those seeking picture books with positive representations of children with the condition Talking Is Not My Thing is a must-buy. While acknowledging the challenges the girl faces in her daily life, Rose Robbins' story is sensitively told and always positive, her heroine fully involved and finding lots of ways to have fun; the bold, bright illustrations further reinforce the admirable message of inclusivity' Teach Early Years
Read about Rose's book Me and My Sister
Rights sold: Dutch, Finnish, USA, Spanish