Tappy Tia Tries Something New (TappyTales Book 4)

By the TappyTots Awareness Foundation

Lunch at school can be tricky-especially when you're a non-verbal child who prefers the familiar. In this gentle and encouraging story, Tappy Tia discovers something unexpected on her lunch tray: a food she's never seen before... and it's green!

Tia doesn't speak with words-she uses her AAC tablet to express how she feels. With the help of a kind classroom aide and a supportive classmate named Lila, Tia begins her journey from uncertainty to bravery, one tap at a time.

This beautifully illustrated story helps children:

Explore new experiences through a sensory-sensitive lens

Understand emotional expression and communication with AAC

Learn to support peers with kindness and patience

Celebrate courage in everyday moments

Whether your child is neurodivergent, learning about inclusion, or simply facing new situations, Tappy Tia Tries Something New offers a relatable and empowering message: "I'm brave." Back Matter Features:

Moral of the Story: Brave doesn't mean ready. Brave means trying anyway.

TappyTip from the TappyTots Awareness Foundation: Always cheer for the small steps-because they're actually big ones.

Perfect for:

Parents, teachers, and speech therapists

Inclusive classrooms and school libraries

Children who use AAC devices

Families supporting kids with autism, sensory processing differences, or communication challenges

TappyTales is a growing children's book series created by the TappyTots Awareness Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to giving the voiceless a voice.

Visit www.TappyTots.com to explore our free app, printable AAC tools, and other books in the series, including:

Tappy Tom's First Day

Tappy Tia's Too-Loud Day

Tappy Tom Gets a Haircut

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