Meet Harvey’s Silent Discovery
This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the story of Harvey, a little boy who communicates in his own unique way. Through Harvey’s journey, children learn about acceptance, empathy and the power of inclusion. The story is a gentle, engaging way to start conversations about disabilities and differences, making it a perfect companion to our lesson plans.
Accessibility is at the heart of my mission, every copy of Harvey’s Silent Discovery includes a free audio narration, and the story can also be read digitally via AAC devices through the CandLE Books app, so children can experience the book in ways that work best for them.
Beyond Inclusion Book awards
The Beyond Inclusion Book Awards recognise children’s books that support empathy, accessibility and understanding of difference through meaningful and engaging storytelling.
These awards highlight titles that go beyond representation to model inclusive attitudes, support emotional understanding and encourage acceptance of individual needs in ways that are accessible for young readers.
🏆 Beyond Inclusion Award Winner 2026
The Adventures of Lady Mouse and Wolfy: Beach Day Bother
by Kayleigh E Smith
🌟 Beyond Inclusion Recommended Title 2026
Stormy Normy Finds His Forever Home
by Leisa Fail
Impact & Development
LA Donations
Following last year's wildfires in Los Angeles, copies of Harvey’s Silent Discovery were donated to 20 schools to support children returning to learning environments after disruption.
The story provides an accessible way to introduce conversations around communication differences, emotional regulation and empathy, supporting inclusive classroom discussions during periods of adjustment and change.
Beyond Inclusion Award Winner 2026
The Adventures of Lady Mouse and Wolfy: Beach Day Bother
by Kayleigh E Smith
Selected as the Beyond Inclusion Award Winner 2026 for its thoughtful exploration of sensory needs, routine and peer support within an accessible friendship narrative suitable for educational settings.
Teddy’s World Series
(In Development)
Meet Teddy introduces a brand new character whose future adventures will gently explore themes such as sensory sensitivity, emotional regulation and communication differences through playful storytelling.
The Teddy’s World series is currently in development, with planned research and creative exploration to support future story led resources designed to foster empathy and understanding in young children.
Why Beyond Words Creative Exists
Beyond Words Creative began with my son, Harvey.
Harvey is non-verbal autistic, and like many children who communicate differently, he is often misunderstood before he is truly seen. I wrote Harvey’s Silent Discovery because I wanted children, families, and schools to understand that communication comes in many forms and all of them deserve respect.
What started as one story has grown into a mission to create inclusive books, accessible resources, and creative programmes that help children explore difference with empathy rather than fear. Through storytelling, artwork and sensory-friendly activities, we aim to give schools practical ways to build understanding while making children who experience the world differently feel less alone.
Everything we create is rooted in lived experience, shaped through collaboration with educators, families and accessibility partners, and designed to ensure that every child can see themselves in the stories they read.
Meet Teddy
Meet Teddy is the very first story in a brand new character led series created to gently explore big feelings, everyday challenges and the experiences that make us all unique.
While Meet Teddy itself is simply an introduction to the character, future stories in the Teddy’s World series will explore themes such as sensory sensitivity, communication differences and emotional regulation in a way that feels natural, playful and accessible for young children.
Through Teddy’s adventures, children will be invited to recognise difference, build empathy and understand that everyone experiences the world in their own way.
Launching soon on Beyond Words.
What Families and Educators Say
Reading Harvey’s story opened up such a natural conversation at home about disability and difference. The extra resources made it easy for us to talk about it in an informed, positive way, and my son really understood why inclusion matters.
The Butterfly Builder activity was a brilliant way for the children to practise communicating without words. It really showed them how challenging it can be, while also encouraging teamwork and empathy. A powerful lesson we’ll definitely repeat.
The AAC pack was such an eye-opener for our class. It helped the children understand that we all communicate in different ways, and gave them simple, practical tools to include everyone. It made a tricky concept feel really accessible and fun.
The children were captivated and it made inclusion feel natural and easy to teach.
