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// All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome // by Kathy Hoopmann Book Review by: Amanda Waring



__ Bibliographic Data __


 * Title: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
 * Author: Kathy Hoopmann
 * ISBN-13: 978-1843104810
 * Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
 * Publication Date: October 26, 2006
 * Pages: 66
 * Age: 8-12 years

__ Summary __

// All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome // features a collection of photographs of cats and tells of their sensitive hearing, dislike of being touched, and picky eating habits. The main goal of this book is to take a light-hearted, humorous approach to providing insight on what it is like to have Asperger’s Syndrome and also serves as a relatable story for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome.

__ Book Review __

This is an excellent book for elementary school students of all ages, whether by students read independently or aloud by the teacher. This book teaches students to be accepting of individuals who may be different than them. //All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome// takes the characteristics of individuals with Asperger’s and portrays them to children in a way that is understandable, engaging, and humorous. This book also displays the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome in a positive light, relaying the message to students that it is okay to be different and we should treat everyone with kindness and respect. Ultimately, this book can positively impact children of any age. __ Author Biography __

Kathy Hoopmann was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia and raised on a small family farm. She later moved to Brisbane, Australia where she became an elementary school teacher and earned a graduate degree in Theology in Education. During her career as a teacher, Hoopmann decided that she wanted to write books of her own and has since published fifteen books.

__ Analysis of Literary Elements [Illustrations] __

The photographs in //All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome// play an impeccably important role in its success as a children’s book. The photographs in the book mimic the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome that are being described by the text. This makes it easy for children to understand because it allows them to correlate the behaviors with the expressions clearly depicted by the photographs of the cats. Because of these photographs, children who may not have the ability to read the book by themselves yet can enjoy it and get the important message it is depicting.

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