Why Johnny Doesn't Flap
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Why Johnny Doesn't Flap

By Clay Morton, Gail Morton, Alex Merry (Illustrator)

Explore 'normal' through an autistic lens as Johnny's quirks challenge perceptions.

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32 pages
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In a world where 'normal' is subjective, an autistic narrator observes Johnny, a neurotypical friend whose unpredictable habits and cryptic speech defy routine. This playful tale flips perspectives, questioning societal norms and inviting readers to see the world through different eyes. What does it mean to be 'normal' when everyone is unique?

From the publisher

Johnny is different. He is never exactly on time, he can’t seem to stick to a routine and he often speaks in cryptic idioms. Johnny is neurotypical, but that’s OK. A picture book with a difference, Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap turns the tables on common depictions of neurological difference by drolly revealing how people who are not on the autistic spectrum are perceived by those who are. The autistic narrator’s bafflement at his neurotypical friend’s quirks shows that ‘normal’ is simply a matter of perspective.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Publication
Published
October 21, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781849057219

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