How are you Verity?

This story follows Verity, a neurodivergent child who is trying to understand what people really mean when they ask, “How are you?” Through an experiment with neighbours, excitement about an aquarium trip, and disappointment when plans change, Verity learns about greetings, feelings and different ways to communicate.

Why it helps: This book helps children understand social communication in a gentle, practical way. It shows that phrases like “How are you?” can be confusing, while also helping children explore feelings, disappointment and how to express themselves clearly.