Wish in a Tree

If you have read Fish in a Tree, you know I am already a fan of Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s books. That story reminded us about the power of resilience, empathy, and embracing differences. Reading Wish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Nancy Carpenter with my Grade 3s was such a heart touching moment.

What stood out most to my students was how Albert listened and admired him for exactly who he is.

We talked about neurodiversity and how there are many kinds of brains and that thinking differently is not bad. It makes our world richer and more beautiful. It is so important to have these conversations with children so they understand what it means to be neurodivergent and to value classmates who may experience the world in different ways.