Even if the English word weren't given, I would have known which signs were being used from the descriptions. The technical description of the use of the communication book were accurate. I could see myself, my parents, my brother, my kids, and my previous customers who use communication boards in these situations. This was a gratifying and reaffirming story. I am a proud Mom of (2)Aspies (1)mild-moderatly autistic and (1)neurotypical kids (who are each fascinating), a prior Sign-Language interpreter, and a current Vocational Rehab provider (Like an OT but concentrating on work skills, rather than daily living skills). I was the forgotten older sister of a brother with learning disabilities. No toys in the fishtank, and no apologies for existing those are the rules. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The running scene, the dance, and the ending were all awesome. It is very unique - I can't think think of any comparable books. What other book might you compare Rules to and why? What made the experience of listening to Rules the most enjoyable?Īll of it - it was well written, beautifully narrated, and highly relatable. Honest story with a touching ending for ALL ages ^ 'Cynthia Lord and the Schneider Award! | W.H.Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. ^ 'Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present'.

Borrowing Bunnies: A Surprising True Tale of Fostering Rabbits, Farrar, Straus and Giroux Young Readers, 2019.

Hod Rod Hamster and the Halloween Party, Scholastic, 2015.

Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race, Scholastic, 2014.

Monster Truck Mania, Scholastic, 2014.

Happy Birthday Hamster, Scholastic, 2011.

Because of the Rabbit, Scholastic, 2019.

Lord lives with her husband and their two children, one of whom has autism, in Brunswick, Maine. In college, Lord had some short stories published, and won a contest with one. Lord was born in Massachusetts and grew up in New Hampshire. in 2006, and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider Family Book Award. Her debut novel Rules was published by Scholastic, Inc.

JSTOR ( September 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ĭynthia Lord is an American children's author.

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