{"product_id":"it-was-supposed-to-be-sunny-9780525553472","title":"It Was Supposed to Be Sunny by Cotterill, Samantha","description":"\u003cb\u003eA perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected, written for kids on the autism spectrum and called \"brilliant\" and \"engaging\" by autism specialist Tony Attwood\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little alone time with her service dog, she knows she can handle this. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChanges in routine can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samantha Cotterill's fourth book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate schedule changes and overwhelming social situations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Cotterill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 9.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525553472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamantha Cotterill has written and\/or illustrated many popular books for kids, including \u003ci\u003eNope. Never. Not for Me!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Beach Is Loud!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCan I Play Too?\u003c\/i\u003e She created the Little Senses series because she wishes books like these were part of her own childhood. Being on the autism spectrum herself, Samantha wanted to make books that would allow kids to recognize themselves in a playful, fun, and therapeutic way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44116475871385,"sku":"9780525553472","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_788288f8-306e-4bfd-bc8a-cd5c5ee52e00.jpg?v=1724797547","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/it-was-supposed-to-be-sunny-9780525553472","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}