Ben Doesn't look at You

Ben doesn’t look at you when you speak. He doesn’t wave, shout, or play like everyone else. But Ben notices everything — the hush of a hallway, the colour of a mood, the unspoken sadness in someone’s eyes.

This beautifully written picture book invites readers into the sensory-rich world of a neurodivergent child who communicates without words and connects in deeply intuitive ways. As Ben’s classmates learn to see and understand him, we’re reminded that there are many ways to listen, to care, and to belong.

Written with warmth, empathy, and lyrical prose, Ben Doesn’t Look at You is a moving story about inclusion, difference, and the quiet power of noticing.

Perfect for:

• Children aged 4–9
• Classrooms exploring empathy and neurodiversity
• Parents, carers, and educators supporting inclusion
• Anyone who’s ever felt unseen

Let Ben show you how he sees the world — and how the world can be better for it.