a Friend like Zeek

by Serena Arvayo

Introducing our first Children's book, 'a Friend like Zeek'. Inspired by my 10 year old son Ezekiel aka 'Zeek' with moderate-severe Autism who uses non-verbal communication. Based on a true story, Zeek meets a new friend a day at the park who has a lot of questions about his behaviors and wants to learn about him. A story on kindness, awareness, and empathy for kids on moderate to severe Autism. My dream is for the this book to become a tool for kids to learn more and with their knowledge create a more inclusive world for children like my son and all those with disabilities.

26 pages, Paperback

Published May 8, 2022

Reviews

[Joanne Moore]

Such a lovely book that introduces autism to children. It highlights the importance of asking questions about autism, understanding that children with autism behave differently and why they behave differently, and, most importantly, it, promotes inclusivity.
What I love most about this book that we were gratefully gifted is that it is based on a real little boy who has autism and his real encounter with a curious little girl in a playground.
Lovely, vibrant illustrations and a gorgeous message about understanding differences.