Wings of Epoh
Wings of Epoh is a book about a boy named Matthew that has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He struggles to cope with being different than other kids his age. In addition, he has a difficult time communicating with others, and therefore feels alone, isolated, and misunderstood. However, one night Matthew meets a butterfly named Epoh who seems to know exactly how he feels. Epoh tells him about the difficulties and challenges she has faced in her life, and she encourages Matthew to never give up hope.
Written by acclaimed author and Holocaust survivor, Gerda Weissmann Klein, and illustrated by New York Times best-selling illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, this book is for parents and teachers to use with elementary aged children. While some children have no trouble making friends with others that seem to be different from them, some need encouragement to step out and embrace them. This book is a great way to start conversations with children about how we all need to be loved and feel accepted, no matter how different we may be.
Additional Resources:
Educator Activity Guide
Wings of EPOH animated film (DVD)
The book and animated film are produced in collaboration with the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). SARRC works “diligently to provide quality services and support to children and families affected by autism, while searching for answers to solve the mysteries surrounding the disorder.”
For more information, go to:
http://www.autismcenter.org/
