Dr. Temple Grandin must have something new coming out, has an important birthday or the fact autism is getting a push again right now, as we have had a review of an adult book about her, and now I have found the picture book, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin.
This is a picture book by Julia Finley Mosca and therefore, is not going to go into extreme detail, and obviously does not go into the controversies around her. But it is an interesting look into the life of a woman who despite many setbacks, and situations that could have made her lost to history. This is a story of how she made people take notice and how she pioneered much of our knowledge in her fields. The afterwards are long and involved, and the text itself is not for the young reader/listener, but it can be adapted to most ages, and as most books, just know your reader.
And of course, Daniel Rieley adds to the fun with their illustrations that are not your traditional realistic imagery. They are almost abstract in a cartoon realness. They are detailed in their own way, not crowded, but not empty. The colors work for the tone of things and Grandin’s classic “uniform” is loud and proud. This is a comfortable way to introduce someone who is on the neurodiversity spectrum. But of course, your own opinions on Dr. Grandin will come into play.
I would like to know if anything has been updated since it was first published in 2019. I was curious who other in the Amazing Scientists series were, and a quick search has Raye Montague, Dr. Patricia Bath and Dr. Ellen Ochoa.