Spaghetti is NOT a Finger Food ( and other life lessons )

In this humorous chapter book about an eight-year-old boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, Connor struggles to make his way through a typical school day. In his attempt to be as cool as everyone else, he leaves a hilarious trail of destruction. But, by the end of the day, and despite many miscommunications and misunderstandings, Connor realizes that he is exactly as cool as he is supposed to be.

“In a story that delights while offering insight into how
a child with Asperger’s processes his school environment,
Jodi Carmichael has captured a bright and honest voice
in Connor. Readers will most certainly be charmed by
him, and want to talk with him about dogs.”
~ Anita Daher, author of Racing for Diamonds and Spider’s Song

“Jodi Carmichael does an excellent job in portraying a young boy, Connor, in the daily experience of having Asperger Syndrome with a focus on his strengths and abilities, while also showing the difficulties he faces. It educates, providing an awareness and understanding for both children with AS and their peers.”
~ Charlene Walberg, President of Asperger Manitoba Inc.
& parent of child with Asperger Syndrome

“Using humor, warmth and understanding, Jodi Carmichael
has done a wonderful job of bringing to life some of the common daily challenges and strengths of a child with Asperger Syndrome. Through the thoughts of her hero, Connor, and the book’s many charming illustrations, parents, teachers, and fellow students
will be enlightened while entertained.”
~ April Buchanan, Ph.D., C.Psych., Educational Psychologist