National Autistic Society to launch autism-friendly children's book
Howard Lake | 24 April 2006 | News
The first autism-friendly children’s book will be launched at Hamleys in Regent Street on Saturday 6 May.
The launch event is being held in aid of the National Autistic Society (NAS) which has working with HIT Entertainment, who own the rights to the Thomas and Friends brand, and book publisher Egmont UK Ltd. to produce an innovative book inspired by children living with autism.
The book, titled ‘How do You feel Thomas?’ and featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, is an original novelty book about facial expressions and emotions.
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HIT Entertainment will donate 30 pence from the sale of each book directly to the NAS, which hopes to raise £5000 from the partnership.
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