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by Alexandra Hoffman (Author)
Masterpiece is an Award-winning book, recently winning The Golden Wizard Book Prize and placing as a Top 3 Finalist for Book of the Year!
Masterpiece is an inclusive story featuring Samuel, a boy on the autism spectrum who sees the world differently than his peers. When Samuel's teacher asks his class to create a piece of art, it quickly becomes apparent that his beautiful way of looking at the world makes him a true masterpiece!
Throughout the story, the other students in his class learn lessons of empathy, understanding and acceptance. The colourful illustrations will delight children and Masterpiece may just become a family favourite.
This award-winning book is suitable for all ages!
Teachers
Here are some reasons to include 'Masterpiece' in your classroom:
- Filled with gorgeous illustrations
- Illustrations include noise-cancelling headphones (sensory accommodations not typically illustrated in picture books )
- This book encourages children to embrace their gifts and talents
- A fantastic read-aloud to teach children lessons of inclusion, empathy and understanding.
- Shows children that they should embrace those unique parts of themselves that make them incredible
- Celebrates the diversity in our world
- Develops early literacy
