While this little girl may not have a lot to say, she has a lot to think! Told from the point of view of a younger sister with nonverbal autism over the course of a busy day, we’re given a great view of how the mind of a nonverbal child may act out. ...
Talking Is Not My Thing by Rose Robbins
In this book that Robinson-Peete was inspired to write with her daughter based on their real life experiences, Holly tells us about her twin brother Charlie and his autism. What I love about this is the matter of fact way Holly talks about her brothe...
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson-Peete & Shane E. Evans
Sammy is having a rough day. Between broken fences, missing out on pizza, and getting rained on, Sammy was not in a good mood. This spirit wasn’t lifted much when he realized his brother Benji had a rough day too. He can’t help but feel a bit jealous...
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Pla, Min
When Dave begins to notice the ways his brother Noah is different, he asks his mom about it. That is when she explains to him what autism is and that his brother has it. This is a great book for siblings for when they begin to notice what makes their...
My Brother with Autism: Celebrate Differences
This book, told in rhyme, tells us about our narrator’s friend, Benny, and the ways they are the same and different. The narrator doesn’t mind these differences, even when Benny is fussy, because he’s her friend and she accepts him just the way he is...
Benny Doesn't Like to Be Hugged : Elliott, Zetta
Neither Matt nor his friends let Matt’s autism keep them from having fun together. While the way they play may look different to observers, the important part is they’re having fun with each other. This book shows another way to be a good friend and ...
Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book
In Classroom Six, Henry is on the lookout for a very specific type of friend. He wants one who likes thing in order, like Henry does. The friend also needs to listen, share, and like the things Henry does. But, as the day progresses and gets too loud...
A Friend for Henry: Children's Book on Making Friends
Between the sand and the noise, a day at the beach is starting to look like it will be too much for a little boy with sensory issues. Luckily, his dad has some quick thinking to help him overcome this unexpected obstacle and salvage their day. This s...