My Friend Mikey: A Story about Autism, Kindness, and Friendship, (Paperback)

<p><strong>My Friend Mikey: A Story About Autism, Kindness, and Friendship</strong> is a heartwarming children's book that helps young readers understand autism through the power of friendship.</p><p>Told from the perspective of Pete, this story follows his best friend Mikey, who experiences the world in a different way. From loud sounds and sensory overwhelm to communication challenges, Pete learns simple, meaningful ways to support his friend with patience, kindness, and care.</p><p>Through relatable, everyday moments, children will learn how to: </p><ul><li>Be kind and inclusive to friends with autism</li><li>Understand sensory sensitivities like loud noises</li><li>Practice patience when a friend communicates differently</li><li>Support others using calming strategies like deep breathing</li><li>Respect differences and build strong friendships</li></ul><p>This engaging story introduces important social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in a way that is easy for young children to understand and apply in everyday life.</p><p>Perfect for ages 4-8, this book is ideal for preschool through 2nd grade classrooms, as well as parents, teachers, and counselors who want to support autism awareness and inclusion.</p><p>Whether read at home or in the classroom, <em>My Friend Mikey</em> encourages children to be compassionate, patient, and accepting-because everyone deserves a friend who understands them.</p><p></p>

• My Friend Mikey: A Story about Autism, Kindness, and Friendship, (Paperback)
• Author: Clarissa Hyneman
• ISBN: 9798995007630
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-05-01
• Page Count: 26