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"This heartwarming story aims to introduce young readers to the concepts of autism and sign language with the intention of developing more awareness among people in general. Tommy is a loving kid who wants to share with everyone how he interacts with his autistic, nonverbal brother, Elliot. At the same time, he is happy to show how their family uses American Sign Language (ASL). While you turn the pages of this wonderfully illustrated book, you will find images of Tommy signing colours in ASL. He calls them ""Elliot's beautiful colours"" because he notices them everywhere while spending time with his little brother. When challenges arise, the family handles them with affection and empathy, always highlighting Elliot's talents and attributes."

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AuthorAna Matthiessen was born and raised in Mexico. After earning a degree in Management Information Systems, she relocated to Canada in 1998. She lives on the prairies with her two young adult daughters. In her early twenties, she gained experience in the education field by working with preschool-aged children. Over the past 11 years, her expertise has grown from interacting with children and adults who have substantial physical and cognitive disabilities. She is currently employed as an instructor in the same industry. Ana enjoys creating stories to make learning more enjoyable, with a focus on kindness and empathy. IllustratorRocco Volpe is an elementary school teacher in Alberta with several years of expertise in the education field. He has an intense passion for illustration and has been drawing since he can remember. Collaborating with author Ana Matthiessen has been a great experience for him. Rocco enjoyed contributing to a story that promotes understanding, empathy, and unconditional love, as it fosters greater awareness and inclusion among children, not only for those with autism but also for individuals with diverse needs in general.

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