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It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

By Samantha Cotterill
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

By Samantha Cotterill
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

By Samantha Cotterill
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

By Samantha Cotterill
Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

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Part of Little Senses

Part of Little Senses

Hardcover $18.99

Mar 30, 2021 | ISBN 9780525553472 | 3-7 years

Ebook $7.99

Mar 30, 2021 | ISBN 9780593112809 | 3-7 years

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    About It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

    A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected, written for kids on the autism spectrum and called “brilliant” and “engaging” by autism specialist Tony Attwood

    Laila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little alone time with her service dog, she knows she can handle this.

    Changes in routine can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samantha Cotterill’s fourth book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate schedule changes and overwhelming social situations.

    About It Was Supposed to Be Sunny

    A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected, written for kids on the autism spectrum and called “brilliant” and “engaging” by autism specialist Tony Attwood

    Laila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little alone time with her service dog, she knows she can handle this.

    Changes in routine can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samantha Cotterill’s fourth book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate schedule changes and overwhelming social situations.

    About Samantha Cotterill

    Samantha Cotterill is an illustrator and textile designer.  She works and resides with her family in Upstate New York.

    About Samantha Cotterill

    Samantha Cotterill is an illustrator and textile designer.  She works and resides with her family in Upstate New York.

    About Samantha Cotterill

    Samantha Cotterill is an illustrator and textile designer.  She works and resides with her family in Upstate New York.

    About Samantha Cotterill

    Samantha Cotterill is an illustrator and textile designer.  She works and resides with her family in Upstate New York.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Mar 30, 2021 | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780525553472

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Mar 30, 2021 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593112809
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    Praise

    “It Was Supposed to Be Sunny is a brilliant, engaging story that describes the intense emotions experienced by an autistic child, and the ways her mother’s understanding, reassurance, and guidance give her just what she needs to cope with change. This book is a ray of sunshine.” —Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

    “Cotterill’s Little Senses series, addressing anxiety and challenges faced by children with sensory processing disorder and/or on the autistic spectrum, is so upbeat and helpful that parents everywhere can employ these coping mechanisms with any child . . .  The deceptively simple illustrations are dynamic and engaging . . . . On-point closing suggestions provided by a children’s mental health expert round out the positive experience.” —Kirkus

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