Families who loved Calling All Minds: How to Think and Create Like an Inventor by Temple Grandin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you notice your child learns differently, struggles with traditional schoolwork but excels at building, or feels like an outsider because of their unique way of processing the world. Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned scientist with autism, invites children into her workshop to explore the 'why' behind everyday physics and the 'how' of classic inventions like kites and sundials. This part memoir, part DIY manual celebrates the visual thinker and the tinkerer. It reframes neurodivergence as a creative superpower while providing a safe, structured space for children aged 8 to 12 to experiment, fail, and try again. It is an essential choice for parents looking to build self-confidence and a growth mindset through tangible, hands-on accomplishment.
