My Dinosaur Shoes - Board Book

by Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner (Author), Danamarie Hosler (Illustrator)

★"A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families" - School Library Journal, starred review

"Through simple narrative, gentle modeling, and expressive character design, the neurodivergent creators provide tools for families, neurodivergent or not, to navigate everyday scenarios" - The Horn Book Magazine

"It's nice to see the cheerful and bright rendition of the life of these two youngsters" - Youth Services Book Review

Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Roscoe transitions to a new pair of shoes!

Roscoe really, really loves his puppy shoes. They're so soft! So comfy! So... PERFECT! When his puppy shoes get to be too small, it's time for a new pair of dinosaur shoes. Dinosaur shoes?! Those shoes are different, and new things can be scary. It's a good thing Roscoe's gentle big sister Ivy knows how to help him get used to his new shoes.

• Roscoe & Ivy series focuses on the daily life of a neurodivergent family
• Created by neurodivergent author and illustrator drawing from their own lived experiences
• Endnotes offer gentle guidance on introducing kids to new things

Back Jacket

Roscoe loves his puppy shoes! They are soft, comfy, and perfect. His big sister Ivy thinks they are too small, but she is WRONG. Those new dinosaur shoes are NOT HIS.

Author Biography

Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner is the author of the Roscoe & Ivy series (Barefoot Books, Autumn 2025), inspired by real-life strategies she uses with her neurodivergent children. An AuDHD woman, she writes to increase realistic representation of autistic and other neurodivergent children and their families. Eleni lives with her husband and kids in Missouri, where their home is full of compassion, creativity, and laughter.

Danamarie Hosler is an autistic illustrator, fiber artist, and muralist based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Her work is based around the idea that art should be accessible to all people, in all forms, and she considers her work to be equal parts art, education, and advocacy. In those rare moments when she's not making art, you can find her perfecting her macarons and croissants, or bird watching.