Brody the I Can Do It, Yes I Can! is the 2nd book in the Brody the Lion Series. The Brody the Lion Series goal is to promote understanding and awareness of all abilities.
Kristin Wegner Books
2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner. Brody the lion was as proud as could be his birthday was coming he was going to be 3. But for a little autistic cub, a birthday party causes big problems. As Brody roars, his Mom & Dad do their best to calm their little cub; but when his friends are late, Brody does not get the right present, and his friends sing too loudly, it is more than this little cub can handle. This delightful book is the first book in a series written by Kristin Wegner, PhD. The book wittingly entertains preschoolers with simple text and captivating illustrations created by Alexandra Garcia. The Brody the Lion book series provide a glimpse into the world of autism and provide parents, teachers, and therapists a way to help children cope with many challenges. At end of each book, Dr. Wegner and her partner Kimberly Sattler MS, BCBA, provide teaching tips and behavioral intervention strategies. These stories and strategies are beneficial for all children, not just those with autism.
In Brody's third book, The Shopping Flip, our favorite autistic lion cub heads to the grocery store. Despite having planned and practiced, Brody struggles with big emotions when he is faced with one unexpected event after another. From a claw game that delivers no prize to a turned over shopping cart, Brody succeeds with the help of his family and friends. Brody's new illustrator, Fay Stayer, highlights Brody's big emotions and brings Brody's Buddies to life with captivating illustrations