Nope. Never. Not For Me!

*Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues, trying new foods can be especially challenging. Nope! Never! Not for Me! is a deceptively simple story that guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty. *#ownvoices: This series is very near and dear to the author, Samantha's, heart: she herself is on the autism spectrum, and a close family member is as well. *Not just for kids on the autism spectrum: The introduction to new foods might be more overwhelming for a child with autism than for a neurotypical child, but many kids start out as picky eaters. *Entertaining and useful, too: On the surface, the stories told in this series are fun, light-hearted, and sweet, but they also contain powerful tools for parents with sensitive kids, and a wonderful way for sensitive kids to see themselves. *A proven method: The parent in this book utilizes a strategy for food introduction embraced by Dr.Emily Kuschner PhD of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. *Filling a void: There is such a need and market for fun, helpful books geared toward kids on the spectrum. The author has already been getting an overwhelming response. *Start of an exciting new series: We are publishing two Little Senses books on our Summer 2020 list and Penguin has two more in the works, which we will have a “first look” on.

Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues, trying new foods can be especially challenging. Nope! Never! Not for Me! is a deceptively simple story that guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty.Nope! Never! Not for Me! is a deceptively simple story that guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty. Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues, trying new foods can be especially challenging. In Nope! Never! Not for Me! a young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli - that is, until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food. First she looks, then she sniffs, then touches, and finally takes one tiny bite. What do you know? Broccoli isn't so overwhelming after all! With simple, reassuring text and bold illustrations in a limited palette, Nope! Never! Not For Me! espouses a patient approach to picky eating and empowers kids to explore new experiences without stress or pressure.