Lets talk! celebrating the holidays

by Lisa Jacovsky

Overview

Young readers embark on an enlightening journey alongside three inseparable best friends: Harper, Emma, and Jerry. In this heartfelt children's book, they discover the joy of celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Diwali together, each festival introducing its unique traditions and historical significance.
However, this is not just a celebration of holiday customs; it is also a journey of understanding and acceptance. Emma lives with autism, and her friends take this opportunity to learn about her sensory processing disorder. Along with Harper and Jerry, young readers will learn what it means to support a friend with sensory sensitivity and explore how to be empathetic and considerate of differences. "Lets talk! Celebrating the Holidays" offers not only a diverse cultural immersion but also an opportunity for readers to appreciate the spectrum of human neurodiversity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881128128
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/01/2023
Series:	Lets talk! , #4
Pages:	30
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.06(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Jacovsky currently is a professor of Psychology at Union College and is working on her PsyD in School Psychology. Lisa began writing short stories when she was seven years old. Writing is a passion for her and one of the many things she enjoys. She is currently the author of the award winning first three books in the Lets Talk! Series, Rascal Cat Brothers, Purrrfect as I am and Spooky Ooky Dance Party. Lisa lives in New Jersey where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working on her next series, Happy Thoughts, which is going to be from Emma’s point of view.