Loving Pieces Books
Navigating Autism Together Through Social Emotional Learning
Autism Children's Book for Ages 6 to 14
Autism: A New School Year
Supporting Smooth Transitions for Autistic Kids
A story about the butterflies in your stomach and the plan that makes them manageable.
A Real Story for the Nervous Weeks Before School Starts
Adrián loves summer. Sandcastles, jumping waves, laughing with his brother Guillermo. But one day a different feeling creeps in. School is starting soon and he does not know exactly what to expect.
This book follows Adrián and his family as they prepare together. They visit the new classroom and meet his teacher Mrs. Nuria before the first day. They build a visual schedule with colorful papers and markers at the kitchen table. Dad helps find clothes with no scratchy tags. Mom shows Adrián a photo of his teacher so her face is familiar when he walks through the door.
By the time the first day arrives Adrián is not fearless. He is ready. And that is enough.
For autistic children ages 6 to 14 and the families who love them, this book is more than a story. It is a practical, reassuring companion for one of the most anxious times of the year.
Flip the pages and take a peek inside the book!
Why This Book is a Must-Have for Families and Educators
- Your child sees Adrián face the same nervous feelings they have and watches him move through them with real tools, not magic, just preparation and the right people around him.
- Through Adrián's honest perspective children learn that anxiety before school is normal and that there are things you can actually do about it.
- The book shows how families and teachers can work together, including a scene where Adrián's parents share what he needs with Mrs. Nuria before the first day even begins.
- The Tips for Parents section at the back gives you practical strategies for routines, sensory preparation, friendship building, and communicating with your child's school.
- A free downloadable workbook is included with strategies and reflection pages to help your child process their school experiences with growing confidence.
Help Your Child Feel Ready Before the First Bell Rings
Who Needs This Book?
- Parents who want their child to walk through that door on the first day feeling as ready as possible.
- Teachers who want to understand what their autistic students are carrying before the year even starts.
- Therapists using story as a way into conversations about transitions and anxiety.
- Grandparents and caregivers who want to be part of the preparation, not just the pickup.
- School librarians building collections where every child sees themselves represented.
- This book belongs in homes, classrooms, therapy offices, and school libraries.
A Book That Grows With Your Child
Helps your child approach each new school year with a little more calm and a lot more preparation. Shows them that feeling nervous is normal and that there is something you can do about it. Gives parents and educators real tools for sensory needs, routines, and emotional regulation. Puts neurodiversity-affirming values into a story your whole family can read together.
Get your copy today: Autism: New School year. Available on Amazon worldwide.
Testimonials
What Families Are Saying
We are grateful for the support of our amazing community. Here is what parents, caregivers, and educators have to say about Loving Pieces Books and how our stories are making a difference.
We’d love to hear how our books have impacted you and your family.
“This book gently guided our son through his first day of school with ease. A must-have before every new school year.”— Amazon reviewer
“As a teacher, I loved how this story helped my students understand each other’s unique needs and emotions.”— Amazon reviewer
“Beautifully written, sensitive, and practical. A true gift for autistic children and those who love them.”— Amazon reviewer
Continue the Journey with Adrián
Autism: My Invisible Backpack
Everyone carries emotions they cannot always name. Adrián calls his the invisible backpack. On a family hike, he discovers what is inside it: big feelings, borrowed feelings, the exhaustion of masking, and the relief of finally taking the mask off. This book gives your child a language for their inner world and shows them they do not have to carry it alone.
Perfect for: kids learning to identify emotions, families navigating sensory overload and masking, therapists introducing emotional regulation tools
Autism, Calming the Chaos!
Meltdowns are not tantrums. They are what happens when a nervous system reaches its limit. This book helps autistic children understand what is happening in their bodies when feelings get too big and gives them real tools to find their calm again. It also helps the people around them understand, without shame on either side.
Perfect for: families navigating frequent meltdowns, grandparents and extended family learning to help, teachers building inclusive classrooms
Autism: Confidence Starts Here
Adrián feels left out at recess. He loves history and trains and does not quite speak the same social language as the other kids. This book walks him through understanding what makes him unique, building real self-esteem from the inside out, and finding the courage to show up as himself even when it is hard. It includes affirmation cards your child can use every day.
Perfect for: kids who feel different, parents working on self-esteem and social confidence, therapists using story-based tools
Autism: This is How I Party
Adrián gets invited to his friend Amelia’s birthday party. He is excited and nervous in equal measure. His family makes a Party Plan together, they practice the Birthday Candle Breath, and they talk through the where, who, what, and when. This book shows your child that social events are not something to survive. They are something you can actually enjoy when you go in prepared.
Perfect for: kids with social anxiety around events, families preparing for birthday parties or gatherings, therapists working on social readiness