"Eros: Different, Not Less - A Story About Autism" is a heartfelt journey into the mind of a child who experiences the world through a different lens-one full of light, sound, wonder, and sensitivity.
Eros is a boy with wide, curious eyes and a heart full of questions. He doesn't speak the way others do. He doesn't always respond when called. But what if he's not ignoring the world-what if he's listening in his own way?
This beautifully illustrated story invites readers of all ages to walk beside Eros as he navigates a world that often misunderstands him. Through gentle moments, emotional challenges, and quiet triumphs, Eros: Different, Not Less helps readers see beyond behavior and into intention.
Told through poetic language and vibrant artwork, this book is not just about autism-it's about perception, patience, and the power of being seen for who we truly are.
Whether you're a parent, educator, child, or simply someone who's ever felt "different," this story offers an opportunity to pause and reconsider how we view others. Eros teaches us that sometimes, what looks like disconnection is a deeper kind of connection-one that speaks through silence, stimming, and stillness.
This is not just a book about autism.
It's a book about love.
About understanding.
And about the extraordinary beauty of the human mind.
Written and illustrated by Nyx Sanguino, a mother, artist, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, this book was created to shine a light on children like Eros-brilliant, sensitive, and often misunderstood.