Chicken Boy Adventures started in 2011 when author Gregory G. Allen had weekly dinners with his godson who was diagnosed with autism at a very early age. Suddenly Chicken Boy was born and the award- winning book that first introduced the super hero with autism has been shared around the world.
Book one introduces us to the little boy who has a super hero inside his head. What others may see as odd "quirks", a child living with autism explains as all a part of his being a super hero. Told in the first person perspective, Chicken Boy offers a small glimpse into the mind of one child who wants others to understand they shouldn't fear someone simply because that person is a little different.
Author: Gregory G. Allen
Illustrator: Dennis Culver
Pub Date: April 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9853441-0-8
(children's picture book)
Format: Trade Paperback
Genre: Fiction (32 pages)
Price: $9.99
Book two shares why a visit to a doctor or a dentist may be difficult for certain children. The buzz of a dental drill, the cold of a stethoscope, the smell of rubber gloves, the taste of the toothpaste; all of these can be intensified for children with autism. Yet many children can relate to the fears that can surround these visits and can use our superhero's tips to help make these trips just a little bit easier.
Author: Gregory G. Allen
Illustrator: Morgan Swofford
Pub Date: May 2014
ISBN: 978-0-9961029-0-2
(children's picture book)
Format: Trade Paperback
Genre: Fiction (40 pages)
Price: $10.99
Book three finishes the trilogy and introduces us to Chicken Boy's best friend: his dog Bentley. It speaks to teaching children responsibility. *This story is only available in a hard cover format that includes all three stories under one cover.
Author: Gregory G. Allen
Illustrator: Cindy Sonia Natalia
Pub Date: July 2024
ISBN: 978-0-9961029-5-7
(children's picture book)
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Fiction (94 pages)
Price: $29.99
**Gold Winner in Children's Books: Preschool Category in the Readers Favorite 2012 Awards
**People's Choice Grand Prize Winner 20011 MeeGenius Author Challenge
"This will be a great resource for kids with autism who want to feel better about themselves, to unleash their inner greatness and for parents and teachers who want to promote a positive view of autism to their offspring and students." -Anne Carpenter, Librarian and Information and Referral SpecialistAutism Society of Michigan
"Every teacher should be aware of this book & should read it in every class at every grade level. There are a lot of children now being mainstreamed in to regular classes & this would bring so much awareness." - New Jersey
"I work with autistic children and this story portrayed a deeper understanding of the special mind of a child with autism." - Illinois
"What a sweet touching yet true and funny way of appreciating and loving a child for who he is." - New York"I work with, and advocate for, autistic children and their families. I wish I could hand this book to each new family as they tell me their son or daughter has just been diagnosed with Autism." - California
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* Single Illustrations by Morgan Swafford
* Monster Illustrations by Shelby Goodwin