Synopses & Reviews
Notable Award Winner in the 2004 Writers' Notes Book Awards!
Join Tobin as he learns how to be a good friend! Tobin is a lonely red engine who cannot seem to make friends. But with the help of his buddies, he discovers that there are little things he can do to be nicer to those around him. Tobin soon finds that he is surrounded by friends who truly enjoy working and playing with him.
Parents and teachers can use this book to teach friendship skills to children who find social interactions challenging. Important social lessons include:
- Sharing
- Being polite
- Taking turns
- Talking quietly
- The importance of “personal space”
- And more!
Synopsis
A great tool for learning one of the most basic social skills.
Synopsis
A great tool for learning one of the most basic social skills, this colorful picture book is quite effective in teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Readers follow Tobin, a train, as he learns to make friends and engage in proper social activities.
About the Author
Originally from Northern Ireland, Diane Murrell works, plays, and does research as a social worker in Houston, Texas. She has four indomitable sons who tease her mercilessly, one of whom inspired this book. Diane has a heart for mothers and children to find their place in the community, and will tame monsters and slay dragons to help this happen through her life and work. In addition to the Tobin series, she is author of Oliver Onion, a children’s book and study guide about self-acceptance.