The Girl Who Thought in Pictures. The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

by Julia Finley Mosca, illustrated by Daniel Rieley

I saw the excellent movie about Temple Grandin (trailer below) a few years before I came across this book at the library.  I knew that Temple was autistic, knew a little about her background and youth, her work and accomplishments with animals, so was interested to read this children's biography about her. 

This book is written in verse and I think it’s really well done.  I think it will be appealing to some children and is a treat introduction to who who Temple Grandin is and why she's different and special. 

I especially liked the point that being different is not being worse.  At the end there is a 2-page spread with fun facts and tidbits from the author’s chat with Temple; another 2-page spread with a time line; and a more detailed biography for adults.

This is the movie trailer for "Temple Grandin."  I watched a presentation by Dr. Grandin a few days ago and she seemed to be very supportive of this movie and its presentation of how she thinks visually.



Here's a brief interview with Dr. Grandin, from CBS News, discussing how to help and support children with autism.



Click here for a list ob Grandin's books.

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