Earlier this summer our team had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Barefoot Books, the publishers of the Rosco and Ivy series. This series has quickly become an office favorite, and we were thrilled to get a chance to see some more titles that will be available soon.
These sturdy board books, written for children aged 2-4, feature Roscoe and Ivy, two siblings from a neurodivergent family as they navigate everyday life together. The series was created by a neurodivergent author and illustrator, drawing on their lived experiences.
Centered on the viewpoint of the neurodivergent children, these stories highlight sensory needs, emotional regulation, and offer gentle guidance for parents. All titles are available in bilingual Spanish.
When Roscoe’s perfect puppy shoes get too small, he gets a new pair of dinosaur shoes. These shoes are different, and new things can be scary. But Roscoe’s sister Ivy knows how to help him get used to his new shoes.
It’s time for Roscoe and Ivy to clean up their toys, but the mess is too overwhelming. There is NO WAY they can do it. Join Roscoe and Ivy as they try to work together to get the room tidy enough to catch a glimpse of the Clean-Up Monster.
Roscoe and Ivy have to wait for Mama. The only toy in the waiting room has beads that go up . . . then down . . . then up . . . then down. BORING! Roscoe would rather sing a song or bang-bang-BANG on the fish tank. Can Ivy keep the peace until Mama comes back?
Ivy ALWAYS wants PASTA! Pasta makes Ivy feel calm and safe. But Roscoe’s veggie pizza is weird. It looks messy. It smells a little stinky. Can using her senses help Ivy feel more curious about a new food?