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by Caroline Pearcy (Author), Carly Steel (Author)
Written by an autistic author, this story helps autistic children understand their needs and feel seen, understood, and safe to be themselves.
Meet Mabel. Like many autistic children, Mabel spends her day collecting invisible "should stickers".
She should sit still. She should stay quiet. She should play like the other children.
By the end of the day, these stickers feel heavy, itchy, and overwhelming. But Mabel is about to learn something life-changing. She doesn't have to wear every sticker she's given.
Why "Mabel Unmasks" is an Essential Resource:- Authentic Lived Experience: A rare look at what "masking" is from an autistic perspective.
- Promotes Self-Advocacy: Empowers kids ages 4-11 to recognise their sensory, physical, and emotional needs without guilt. It teaches them that it's okay to adjust their environment to fit them.
- A Tool for Unmasking: Provides a gentle vocabulary for kids to explain that they might need a "quiet space" or the "chance to move their body".
- Perfect for Home & Classroom: An ideal conversation starter about disability, identity, and neurodiversity.
Whether you are looking for children's books about autism, a way to explain sensory processing, or a specialised story about an autistic girl, Mabel's journey opens the door for conversations with children about the stickers they might be carrying.
