The Day I Learned I'm Autistic (and ADHD)! Series
The Day I Learned I'm Autistic (and ADHD)! series by Bethany Stahl is a collection of children's books that blend engaging storytelling with empowering acceptance for autism, ADHD, neurodifferences and individuality. Each book addresses a specific ecological issue, aiming to inspire young readers to appreciate and protect our planet.
Stahl's AuDHD children's books have been celebrated at Autistic Pride Day 2026, featured as a special guest for a lecture at the Chattanooga Autism Conference, and Chattanooga Choo Choo Magic of Literacy day.
The Day I Learned I'm Autistic (and ADHD!)
An empowering children’s book that introduces autism and ADHD while celebrating neurodiversity! Through a rhythmic narrative, learn about sensory sensitivities, communication styles, and the joy of understanding yourself in a world that often feels overwhelming
Key Theme: Autism and ADHD acceptance
Save the Earth® Series
The Save the Earth® series by Bethany Stahl is a collection of children's books that blend engaging storytelling with environmental education. Each book addresses a specific ecological issue, aiming to inspire young readers to appreciate and protect our planet.
Stahl's books are recognized for their beautiful illustrations and interactive elements, which make them both educational and captivating for children. Environmental organizations have recommended her work including the Ocean Conservancy.
Through these narratives, the Save the Earth® series encourages young readers to engage in environmental conservation and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Bethany Stahl believes in accessibility for her series.
She has donated over 43,000 copies of her Save the Earth® series and shares animated audiobook versions for free on her YouTube channel which have been viewed over 614,000 times!
Save the Ocean
Save the Ocean tells the story of Kaleisha, a mermaid, and Agwe, a silly sea turtle, who work together to discover that Agwe's favorite food may not be what it seems!
Key Theme: Recycling
Save the Arctic
Nanu, a lonely polar bear, searches for dinner. The ice is melting, and the animals are disappearing! During his search, he makes an unlikely friend with Toklo, a silly beluga whale! The friends work together with a local girl, Ahnah, as they figure out how everyone can work together to help "Save the Arctic"!
Key Theme: Climate Change
Save the Bees
Save the Bees tells the story of three friends working together to make Clover's pollination route easier!
Key Theme: Honey Bees & Pollination
Save the Land
Save the Land is an educational children's story about Amari, who learns how to help combat desertification in Africa. Join Amari and Momma as we learn about the Great Green Wall and discover the importance of trees!
Key Theme: Desertification
Save the Scraps
Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend.
Key Theme: Composting
Save the Sharks
Save the Sharks tells the story of a tired shark, Frank, whose friends start disappearing! He discovers that environmental changes, overfishing, and pollution contribute to their disappearance. With the help of a mermaid, Kaleisha, and a diver, Liam, Frank's heart fills with joy as they work together to Save the Sharks!
Key Theme: Wildlife Conservation
Save the Butterflies
Save the Butterflies tells the story of Holly, a butterfly, Cho, and her dad, who work together to discover how people can help plant a butterfly garden as well as raise and release butterflies!
Key Theme: Butterflies & Pollination
Save the Sky
Save the Sky tells the story of the Save the Earth kids who camp on a Dark Sky Reserve! Together they discover how people can help restore the skies to their natural beauty and help friendly animals along the way!
Key Theme: Light Pollution
Save the Air
Save the Air is an educational children's story about Ahnah who learns how to help combat air pollution.
Key Theme: Air Pollution
Save the Reef
Save the Reef is an educational children's story about Kaleisha and Liam who learn how to help combat coral bleaching in our oceans.
Key Theme: Reef Conservation + Climate Change
Save the Native Bees
Junior Park Ranger Riley explores different habitats to find bees and learns how to protect pollinators. The world of native bees is bigger than Riley can imagine!
Key Theme: Bees, Pollinators
Standalone Children's Books
Little Red
If you think you know the story, then I suppose you might be wrong. Meeko, an old blind squirrel, tells his version of Little Red Riding Hood full of twists, turns, giggles, and a... WHAT?
Key Theme: Humor
Mermaids, Mermaids in the Sea
Dive into a magical world of mermaids! Imagine a serene underwater world with"Mermaids, Mermaids, in the Sea,"a charmingly illustrated story, written in rhythm and rhyme where readers meet merfolk and sea creatures on every page!
Key Theme: Sing-a-long
Dreaming, Dreaming in the Night
Tuck your little one into bed with "Dreaming, Dreaming in the Night," a beautifully illustrated children's bedtime storywritten in rhythm and rhyme that instills creativity and peaceful visualizations into your child's dreams.
Key Theme: Sing-a-long
Caridee: The Long-Leggedy Chickadee
a fun and vibrant children's book that parents and kids will love. It teaches each other that while we may all look different, those differences should be loved and accepted. This book is interactive, with a search-and-find game throughout. A ladybug can be found somewhere on EACH page! The characters also ask the readers what is special about themselves!
Key Theme: Self-Acceptance
Non-Fiction Books
Endometriosis: it's not in your head, it's in your pelvis
Relatable and informative, Bethany Stahl recounts authentic experiences of discovering she was living with a chronic illness from the first moments of pain as a pre-teen to surgery and the aftermath in adulthood.
Key Theme: Endometriosis