Minna's Masks (Wonderfully Wired Stories) -- Louise Gooding, Hardcover
Meet Minna and learn about the concept of masking in this informative and inclusive picture book on neurodiversity. Minna's Masks teaches children aged 3-5 all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have and gives them a safe space to feel accepted. This inspirational book is written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired Brains, and sensitively explores a range of neurodivergent experiences. Through Minna's story, readers will learn about masking, which people use to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure, as well as important lessons about empathy and compassion. This educational book for children features:
- A positive, friendly look at neurodiverse brains that debunks myths and stereotypes.
- Informative, inclusive text accompanied by colorful, modern illustrations.
- Accurate, understandable explanations of diagnoses that impact the brain, including each area of neurodiversity and what it can or does mean for anyone with that particular neurological difference.
Author: Louise Gooding
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 8/26/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05 lbs
Size: 10" H x 10.1" L x 0.6" W
ISBN: 9780593959268