Bernie Thinks in Boxes

‘Charming story’. - Books+Publishing‘A useful learning tool for any child who struggles with change and needs a gentle reminder that it is okay to be themselves’. - Child Mags ‘Terrific’. - Your Kids Next Read ‘This special tale, perfect for our neurodiverse world, follows Bernie as she works through change to open the box to new activities and a new outlook.’ - The Geelong Advertiser ‘A wonderful story and an important resource for younger readers.’ - NZ Booklovers ‘An ideal introduction to neurodiversity for young readers, explained with empathy and understanding’. - Reading Time ‘Full of life and fun’. - Magpies Magazine ‘A delightfully fresh and inventive exploration of themes surrounding neurodiversity’. - Story Links ‘I was absolutely blown away by how beautiful and how to topical it is’. - Middle Grade Mavens‘Gentle, sensitive, and child-accessible’. - Little Darlings

Jess Horn is a Sydney-based children’s author, passionate about empowering kids and sparking imagination. Her stories are full of humour and heart, often exploring the world from a neurodivergent perspective. With a background in speech pathology and disability services, she now pursues her love of words by weaving stories with a subtle message of inclusivity, encouraging readers to think outside the box.

Zoe Bennett is an illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. Her work aims to capture the playfulness, curiosity and candidness of childhood, family and ordinary moments. She especially loves to capture quintessentially Australian scenes, colour palettes and characters. With a background in biological sciences Zoe enjoys the unique experience of having a biologist brain and following her creative aspirations.

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