Reviews

Izzy is Me is an absolutely beautiful story that touched my heart in so many ways. The author, Vincent dela Luna, perfectly puts the reader in the shoes of an individual with Autism. This is a funny and engaging story that clearly helps both children and adults understand the daily challenges of Autism. As an educator, I am constantly learning more and more about how to support children with diverse and complex needs, and this book truly captured what my former and future students are experiencing. I would recommend that all teachers, parents and educators read Izzy is Me to the children in their care as it will help everyone relate and connect closer with a friend or peer who has Autism. I know this story will inspire many people to be more kind, thoughtful and caring each and every day.

I have been teaching for 20 years and I’ve worked with Autistic kids. This book is heartfelt…

…What’s really incredible is that you have encompassed what it means for other children to figure out what is this thing called Autism. Now more than ever I will push this with my school and quite possibly (with the LAC teachers help) other schools as well.

I have several autistic children in my friends and family circle, and I found this book to be a non-intimidating explanation of what it can be like for kids on the less-verbal side of the spectrum. The author explained the book as a way to help people understand his family and daughter, and he definitely succeeded with that. I’ve found other books in this category to be too preachy or informative to keep any kid’s attention, but this one is a wonderfully illustrated story about a single girl that kept my 5 year old, neurotypical, son interested. Plus, the text formatting is visual and just plain fun to look at.

“Izzy is Me” is a remarkable title that warms the heart of anyone who reads it. Autism is complicated especially when children are non speaking and struggling with sleep issues. Your book offers hope as well as a positive tool for the future.

This is a really good book that comes from the point of view of a child living with ASL. Reading this book to other young children with ASL has been amazing -they get super stoked. I think it gives them a feeling that someone else understands them. Such a great book! I had to buy a second copy to give to my cousin. They loved it too and bought another to send to a friend.

Is a nice book I really like it I also really like it because it was made my friends dad

The illustrations r beautiful. This book should be in every classroom and read by every parent to their kids. It’s a gr8 way to explain the autistic word to an non autistic child or even to family. Great way to see how Izzy and many other children see the world.

This is a sweet, touching book, written by my friend, about his 2 children with autism. I had the privilege to work with these children. Lovely family, lovely, insightful story. Everyone should have this book.

Izzy is Me is a children’s book about a sweet and beautiful girl named Izzy.

It was authored by someone who knows Izzy very well, her father.

The colorful cover page of the book gives everyone a preview of what Izzy and her brother Nic enjoy doing.

I read this book to my 3 1/2 year old grandson and he listened attentively , for the words used are understandable, very kid friendly.

As I turn the pages of the book, my grandson’s eyes were focused on the attractive pictures and the big characters of the letters.

I cannot say at this time if he fully can process that Izzy and Nic have special traits in them but it is a beginning of learning similarities and differences .

Vincent Michael dela Luna, the author, achieved two goals in writing his first book. He pictured his two children Nic and Izzy in their playful , inquisitive , moody moments but at the same time going deeper into understanding what is a developmental disorder like to children and adults.

I highly recommend this book to parents, grand parents who can add this to their collection of good reading books to their children and grandchildren.

I look forward to Vincent’s next books on Adventures in Autism.

I just finished reading the book. Thank you, Vince, for opening a door of knowledge for the rest of us. Perhaps knowledge can turn to wisdom.

We got the book today! Kids loved to read it and really inspiring story and great insight into Autism

My first experience with autism was in elementary school, with a classmate. I remember then that while many of my classmates misunderstood him or even feared him, T was just trying to express himself and communicate his thoughts and feelings. This book immediately took me back to that childhood and how I wish my teachers and classmates (and I) all could’ve read this then.

Fast forward 20+ years and I now work at a post secondary school. Over the years I have worked with several autistic students, all very different from one another. Though I assist adults, this book has shaped and widened my understanding all the same, and the author has done so in an accessible, funny, sweet story.

Kids and adults both have a lot to gain and learn from this book and I am better for reading it!

My girls and I love this book. Not only it is beautifully written, it is also very informative and useful. It gives us a better understanding on what it would be like to be like Izzy. It is very easy to imagine ourselves living in Izzy’s shoes as well as her family’s. As a parent, this book teaches me to be more understanding, caring, loving, empathetic, grateful, and more faithful. This also teaches me the value and importance of family and that, like time, they should not be taken for granted.

Vincent, thank you for telling us about your family, about your beautiful Izzy. God bless!

YES, I recommend this book to everyone!

An absolutely amazing book for all ages to read. It has humour, poetry and illustrations/pictures that are so beautiful. Honestly, I had a smile on my face when I read it 3 consecutive times in one sitting.

The great author really made it clear for everyone to understand what autism is and how, if you will follow his ways of calming down Izzy, can help a lot of people.

It also shows his real love for his family and will do anything for them.

It’s an amazing book full of love and beautiful illustrations. I learned about how to understand autism and support kids with autistic in a wonderful way. As a father of two autistic kids, the author’s story is inspiring and encouraging. I am grateful to find such a heartwarming story. Thank you!

People find comfort in what is familiar.

When thrust into a situation that is different from the usual serenity of the sameness and order we have come to expect, our instinct is to recoil, to distance ourselves, or even to mock whoever and whatever does not conform to our expectation.

This beautifully illustrated book, written by a father who had to learn how to navigate the different world that his autistic daughter Izzy lives in, gives us insight into the richness of her world that is different, but no less interesting and valid than what we know. Just because Izzy is non-verbal does not mean she has nothing to say.

Izzy is on that not-too-easy path to finding her voice. May this book illuminate the way for anyone who wishes to experience her world as her friend.

Inspiring, engaging and very useful…different and interesting..excellent and i throughly recommend it to anyone👌.. it is a must read😇

I loved this sweet little book. The illustrations are beautiful, as well. I think it would be very beneficial for young children to read and understand a bit more about how people with autism live and feel.