{"product_id":"minnas-masks-wonderfully-wired-stories","title":"MInna's Masks (Wonderfully Wired Stories)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heart-warming and inclusive picture book introduces the concept of masking to young children - neurodivergent or otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Minna. When Minna needs to feel brave, she wears a mask, when she meets new people, she wears a mask. On Minna's first day at a new school, she realises she’s left her masks at home and starts to feel very nervous indeed. Things are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etoo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eloud and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etoo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoisy – what if she says the wrong thing or does something silly? But when a classmate shows Minna the mask in his back pocket, she realises she’s not alone. Perhaps it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epossible to be accepted – with or without a mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasking is used by people to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure, or unsure. Through Minna’s story, readers will learn about masking as well as important lessons about empathy and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Louise Gooding, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonderfully Wired Brains\u003c\/i\u003e, which was 'Highly Commended' at The Week Junior book awards, comes this vibrant and inclusive picture book series of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonderfully Wired Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat sensitively explores a range of neurodivergent experiences. Each book comes with expert guidance to help caregivers discuss big topics with their little learners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49249117667585,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2688\/5633\/files\/9780241687925.jpg?v=1781226779","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryconnect.com.au\/products\/minnas-masks-wonderfully-wired-stories","provider":"Sensory Connect ABN 87895749138","version":"1.0","type":"link"}