Synopses & Reviews
Sammy does not go to school with his older brother--Sammy has to go to school on a special bus. The brothers cannot play in the park together--Sammy lies under the tree and watches the leaves. Sammy's brother is angry because Sammy is autistic and does not know how to be a "normal" brother. Then, one day, Sammy's older brother realizes that he should not demand everything on his own terms and that Sammy's way of doing things may not be so bad after all.
Simply written and beautifully illustrated, this moving book realistically portrays being a sibling of an autistic child. Ages 4-8.
Synopsis
Sammy has autism but that doesn't mean he can't still be a good little brother.
About the Author
Becky Edwards is a teacher who has specialized in teaching autistic children. She lives in Chichester, England, with her husband and two children.David Armitage has been working as an illustrator for almost thirty years. His most well-known books are the Light House Keeper books, which are published by Scholastic and have been in print for over twenty years. David divides his time between fine art, illustrating, and publishing the schools magazine Aquilla. He lives in Sussex, England.