Alice McSweeney, Scott Neilson, Abby Lastowski and I are excited to introduce you to Gabby and their bestest rat friend, Meeple.
Now available on Amazon in paperback and Ebook
Ebook will also be hosted on AUsome Training
Gabby’s Glimmers is a rhyming children’s book about Gabby who is a creative, board game playing and scary-loving kiddo that adores a jam sandwich.
Readers are invited to follow Gabby and Meeple to learn more about them, where they go, what they do and what gives them a glimmer.
Find Gabby’s glimmers of joy and comfort that shine out from them in colours of golds, purples and blues.
And most importantly, come and see how Gabby’s jam sandwich is so much more than just their favourite food.
Reviews
“As a pediatric feeding therapist, I celebrate this book because unique (neurodivergent) eaters can find a friend and role model in Gabby with their friend Meeple as they navigate their worries about eating environments and eating new foods. We can all learn a lot from these two food detectives!” Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed. FAOTA
“A fabulous story that will help you understand your own glimmers and why you feel happier eating some food than others.” Dr Molly Moffat, MBBS
“As a long time fan of jam sandwiches (strawberry, no bits, pan bread), it was a joy to read a book where they are so prominently featured! I am delighted to see Autistic sensory eating being discussed in such a beautiful and reassuring book. Samefoods are such an important part of Autistic culture, and raising understanding of this is incredibly important. The rich detail in the pictures meant I had fun spotting the references to board games throughout. A lovely book to share!” Marion McLaughlin, Autistic Aurora Consulting
“Explored through the lens of same foods and sensory differences, this is a beautiful book about the joy and safety of embracing and meeting our needs instead of fighting against them – and the happiness that may be found by expanding our world in the same manner.” Jade Farrington – Counsellor and Therapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Meet the People Behind Gabby’s Glimmers
Where You Can Purchase Gabby’s Glimmers
- In paperback from Amazon
- Soon as an Ebook from AUsome Training
Donate towards sending copies of Gabby’s Glimmers to schools!
Want to make a difference? Help fund schools getting copies of Gabby’s Glimmers!
Please follow the link here to make a $5 donation toward a book
Schools will be picked by Actually Owltistic, but you can always make recommendations in the notes.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY PHYSICAL OR DIGITAL PRODUCTS. This is so Actually Owltistic can purchase copies to send to schools directly.
Give students the opportunity to read about a Neurodivergent, non-binary kiddo exploring their same foods.
Thank you for all of the glimmers of support!
Laura Hellfeld
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Last modified: 22 February 2025