Waiting for Hugo
Niland, Amanda2013
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The central character is a young boy who has an obsessive interest which dominates his life and that of his family. This is a trait often present in children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The story is narrated by Hugo's older sibling, who grapples with acceptance of her brother's eccentricity. Hugo's obsession and consequent skill with numbers brings rewards for him and his sister, so that the story ends positively, celebrating Hugo's unique abilities.
Main title:
Waiting for Hugo / Amanda Niland ; illustrated by Claire Richards.
Author:
Niland, AmandaRichards, Claire, 1983-, illustrator
Imprint:
Kew East, Victoria : Windy Hollow Books, 2013.
Collation:
29 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Both text and illustrations beautifully convey a feeling of warmth and caring love as the family accommodate Hugo’s fixation on counting with gentle tolerance. Waiting for Hugo by Amanda Niland is a book that explores notions of diversity and difference through a story suitable for 3 to 7 year olds.
Audience:
Preschool
ISBN:
9781922081216 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
356729
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | NILAND | Available |