Sylvester Slug Finds a New Home: A Children’s Book That Targets Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) by Teaching Empathy, Kindness, Friendship, Teamwork, Responsible Decision-making, and Self-Acceptance

Book Synopsis: How do you help children understand that we’re all uniquely different and that we all think, feel, and experience the world differently? How do you teach them that our differences can be helpful and that being different is a good thing? How do you get them to learn important lessons about kindness, empathy, friendship, teamwork, responsible decision-making, and—most of all—self-acceptance so they can best accommodate the differences in themselves and others?♥ Get this book now and learn how! ♥ Fun, interactive, and very entertaining, with beautiful illustrations—this is a must-read for children, parents, and teachers…. Sylvester Slug Finds a New Home explores the relationship dynamics experienced by children in grades K–5. Children are encouraged to understand their personal feelings and social problems, which is essential for them to navigate the challenges they face and to identify their emotions. Written by a mom with a child who is autistic, this book promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, while targeting some important life messages and lessons.

The storyline connects with children from all walks of life. It’s simple, direct, and easily accessible for younger children. In addition, it is a great tool for parents of children with autism or special education teachers. It can also make a great gift for a sibling of someone with autism or Asperger’s.★★★★★

Note from the author: My son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. Watching him over the years as he struggled to relate to his peers—seeking acceptance and inclusion from others—my heart ached for him. It was incredibly challenging. Insensitive questions from strangers who did not understand him—“What is wrong with him?” or “Are you sure he’s autistic?”—were awful. But even those were not as gut-wrenching as the statements made by his peers—such as, “He’s too weird,” and “We don’t want to hang out with him”—and the constant bullying, which made it even harder for him to accept and love himself. All these questions and criticisms fueled my desire to write this book.

Like my son, Sylvester and his friends do not like his slime, and this makes him feel sad and worthless. His slime is always in everyone’s way. Then one day, his friend Sally Snail gets herself stuck in a very tight and scary situation. Sylvester must gain control of himself and use his unique abilities to save his friend. This book reflects universal values that encourage self-worth, self-acceptance, empathy, and compassion for others’ differences.

This book is a great bedtime story or anytime story in the home. It focuses on the Social-Emotional Developmental Learning (SEL) and is therefore perfect for the classroom, as well.