excellent

Children describe life with their autistic siblings and explain how autism a ects their families’ lives. eir stories illustrate the broad spectrum of autism.

Collection of real life stories of kids who siblings have Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. Amazing book, shows how it is to live with a child that has a disability. Good for read alouds. Good for talking about accepting eachother.

NCLA Review - This simply written book explains autism to children. Thirteen stories acquaint us with children who have autism. It is told by a sibling and is accompanied by actual photographs. Each story exemplifies the fact that autistic children are part of families who love them and have fun together. Their brains work differently, which causes them to act in a different manner from other kids. They deserve respect and understanding. The author encourages children who read this book to help those afflicted by not teasing them or by letting others tease them. Grades 3-6. Rating 3 —MMW ( )

This is a good example of an informational book told through 1st person accounts. Rather than defining and describing autism this book allows siblings of autism to talk about their experiences as a sibling and friend of an autistic child. While positive and upbeat the children are straight forward about the symptoms and difficulties of living with an autistic child. ( )