Penguins and Pigeons: A Bird’s Tale:

A story and activity book that helps children understand and appreciate neurodivergent experiences.

by Jacqui Brett

Every child deserves to feel seen and understood. When children understand their differences, they are better able to recognise their strengths.

Lily’s Story and Activity Book combines a short story with thoughtfully designed activities to create a practical, visually supportive companion for understanding neurodivergence. It offers a framework to help children learn about neurodiversity in an accessible, child-friendly way while encouraging them to identify personal strengths and areas of difficulty, explore emotions and sensory experiences, develop self-advocacy skills, and build confidence and a positive sense of identity.

Suitable for children aged 6 and above, the book has been created not only for young readers but also for siblings, classmates, and family members, supporting shared understanding and empathy. It is a valuable resource for parents, carers, educators, and professionals seeking to help children recognise and understand neurodiversity.

Informed by the author’s lived experience as a neurodivergent therapist and parent, the book also draws on professional practice and study in Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Theory, Neuroscience, Neurodiversity, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as clinical experience as a neurodevelopmental diagnostician.