Maxy Taxi and the Monster Trucks

By Jess Griffin

Join us as we discover that Max is autistic. He's an adventurous little boy with a special interest in Monster Trucks who hails from Western Sydney, Australia. In these pages, we share our experiences - both the struggles and the triumphs - embracing what it means to be different. Every day with him is a lesson in love, understanding, and seeing the beauty of being Autie*.

The book's illustrations represent Maxy's energy and emotions. It is written with a font design aimed at improving the reading for individuals with dyslexia. It's a great book for parents, grandparents, carers, therapists and educators to read along with children so they gain a broader understanding of autism. I also hope it's comforting for parents and carers out there who feel like they are struggling or unsure.

"We always knew Maxy was fantastic, and it sure was there on reflection.
We're glad we now know that Maxy is on the autism spectrum.

You see, at first, we thought it was his ears since he always seemed to be flapping.
He was often irritable and grumpy, and very terrible at napping.

We tried healthy food and iron melts, some thought he was just being naughty.
We persisted with grommets and reward stickers, it turns out Max is my beloved Autie".

As Maxy's Mum, I am incredibly proud to share this book, a project that has been close to my heart for some time. It's particularly meaningful to me because it captures a cherished memory of 'Pop.' My Dad, Chris, is no longer with us, making this tribute all the more special. Having him illustrated in this book is a way for me to keep his memory alive and share a piece of him with the world.

I hope you love the book

Jess

* Autie is an endearing term for an autistic person.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DK5X4RXG
• ISBN13: 9798336238167
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"