The Gift of Being Special

This book aims to help children express their individuality without fear or embarrassment. It stands out with its unusual and very colorful illustrations by Sonia Possentini, a renowned children's artist and winner of the Andersen Award. The narration is from... the perspective of 8-year-old Abigail, who unexpectedly learns that she has dyslexia. The girl decides to figure out together with her mother what this strange word means. A diagnosis? A sentence? No, it’s actually a superpower! Abigail discovers how to turn her uniqueness into super abilities, and happily shares this amazing revelation with other children.

The book is written from the perspective of 8-year-old Abigail, who unexpectedly learns that she has dyslexia. The girl decides to figure out together with her mother what this strange word means. A diagnosis? A sentence? No, it’s actually a superpower! Abigail discovers how to turn her uniqueness into super abilities, and happily shares this amazing revelation with other children.