A Charlie adventure · Book 1

Charlie and His
Superhero Headphones

Stories that help every child feel like the superhero they already are.

Friendship · Courage · Neurodiversity · Belonging
Charlie smiling in a superhero cape and wearing large headphones on his first day of school
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01 · The Series

A little different.
A lot extraordinary.

Welcome to Charlie's world — a growing series about friendship, self-acceptance, and finding your own rhythm in a noisy world.

Each adventure is designed to open gentle conversations between children, parents, and educators. Charlie's differences aren't something to hide; they're part of what makes him, him.

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Book 1 cover featuring Charlie with superhero headphones
BOOK 1 · AVAILABLE NOW

Charlie and His Superhero Headphones

First day of school? Tough. Loud noises? Terrifying. But with superhero headphones on, anything is possible.

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02 · More adventures

The story is only beginning.

More Charlie adventures are on the horizon. The shelves are ready.

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Superhero Headphones

Available now

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Next Adventure

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Next Adventure

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03 · Meet the Characters

Charlie's team.

Every superhero needs people who see the real them.

Children sharing a magical storybook together
THE BEST FRIEND

Sam

A loyal friend who knows that being a good friend sometimes means listening, waiting, and making room.

Children learning together in a bright classroom
THE CLASSMATE

Liam

Energetic and curious — always discovering that everyone experiences the world in their own way.

Children reading together beneath a willow tree
THE CLASSMATE

Jacob

Thoughtful, observant, and ready to help make the classroom a place where everyone belongs.

Character artwork is structured as a repeatable component — additional characters can be added as the series grows.

04 · Understanding Autism

Different ways of seeing the world.

A warm, practical starting point for parents, caregivers, educators, and curious kids. No jargon. No judgment. Just useful ways to understand sensory needs and neurodiversity.

Recommended resources

This space is ready for publisher-approved autism organizations, books, and support resources.

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05 · About the Author

Meet Lisa Palmer.

Behind every Charlie adventure is a simple hope: that children feel understood, included, and proud of the things that make them unique.

Lisa Palmer is the author of the Charlie series. This section is ready for her full biography, personal “why,” author photo, and links to her social channels.

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BOOK 1 · CHARLIE SERIES

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Bring Charlie's first adventure home and start a conversation about friendship, sensory needs, courage, and belonging.

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