Synopses & Reviews
Armond doesnandrsquo;t want to go to Feliciaandrsquo;s birthday party. Parties are noisy, disorganized, and smellyandmdash;all things that are hard for a kid with Aspergerandrsquo;s. Worst of all is socializing with other kids. But with the support of Felicia and her mom, good friends who know how to help him, he not only gets through the party, but also has fun. When his mom picks him up, Armond admits the party was not easy, but he feels good that he faced the challengeandmdash;and that heandrsquo;s a good friend. A great book for anyone to learn about coping with autism or Aspergerandrsquo;s.
Review
andldquo;With help from her coauthor, a middle schooler with Aspergerandrsquo;s syndrome, Carlson explains why a child with a spectrum disorder might be reluctant to attend a friendandrsquo;s party. Yet with some peer understanding and adult assistance, the challenge can become an opportunity to have fun as well as be a friend . . . Both Armondandrsquo;s distress and his relief and satisfaction are likely to move young audiences toward increased empathy for others with mental or physical differences.andrdquo;andmdash;Booklist
Review
andldquo;An accessible life-skills guide about friendship for children with autism spectrum disorders. This optimistic story is a worthwhile purchase for libraries.andrdquo;andmdash;School Library Journal
About the Author
Nancy Carlson is an accomplished childrenandrsquo;s book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. A lifelong Minnesotan, Nancy graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a major in printmaking. She believes that life should be fun for everyone, but especially for children. Nancy is also a guest author and illustrator at over 150 school classrooms each year and has touched the lives of thousands of children across the country. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Armond Isaak taught himself to read when he was three years old and hasnandrsquo;t stopped since. Besides books, his loves include Legos, acting, and playing the trumpet, and he is a proud Boy Scout. Now in middle school, Armond has been learning to embrace his uniqueness instead of fight it, and he has a small circle of friends with similar interests. He reached out to Nancy to do this book because he wants to help every young boy or girl with Aspergerandrsquo;s realize they are not alone in a world where they often feel lonely and out of place. Armond lives with his mom, dad, sisters, cat, and dog in New Hope, Minnesota.