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Table of Contents
About The Book
Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. In kid-friendly language, Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled. The book provides explanations for Otto’s differences in easy-to-understand language and highlights that Otto desires fun, comfort, and love—just like his peers.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Gibbs Smith (August 16, 2022)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781423661412
- Grades: P - K
- Ages: 3 - 5
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Raves and Reviews
“Wonderful situational representation of neurodiversity.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A great beginning book about neurodiversity. I appreciate the author using the perspective of Otto's sister, acting as narrator and therefore being a warm descriptor for her brother and how he does things differently. This is especially apt because so often, siblings of neurodivergent children do exactly that: Protect their brother or sister while also having the privilege of knowing them the best, and introducing them to others in ways they know make them feel comfortable. Raby frames Otto's behavior perfectly as ‘what Otto is good at’ as opposed to presenting certain behaviors as a ‘preference’ or what he ‘likes,’ as other books on this topic do. Additionally, there is plenty here for neurotypical children to note as ways they can help a friend like Otto.”
– Kathryn Kovach, Bookseller, Completely Booked
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Book Cover Image (jpg): My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party
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