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Have you read a good book that includes someone with a disability? We have! Snuggle into the Book Nook to read about some of the titles available to check out from CeDIR. They may provide a window for you to better understand what its like to have a disability. Books can also help you realize that people with disabilities are individuals who are just like you in many ways. After you read the book, let us know what you think about it via e-mail. Selected reviews will be published on the Web.Autism
All About My Brother: An Eight-Year-Old Sister's Introduction to Her Brother Who Has Autism by Sarah Peralta
Sarah is eight years old. She is in the third grade. She wrote this book to help other kids her age to learn about autism. Sarah tells what it is like to live with her brother, Evan. She hopes that by reading this book, you will understand that kids are not all alike and that it is ok to be different. You do not have to be afraid of kids who are different from you.
Sarah is the new girl at school and is interested in Andy. Why does Andy spin his yellow frisbee around and around all recess long? Andy's older sister keeps a watchful eye on Andy and worries about how he may react to Sarah. Read this book to discover what might make Andy's world different from your own.
Autism Through A Sister's Eyes by Eve B. Band and Emily Hecht
Nine-year-old Emily is the sister of a brother who has high-functioning Autism. Emily's brother Daniel is 11 years old. He has a high-functioning type of Autism which may also be referred to as Asperger's Syndrome. Emily tells readers of this book what it's like to live with a brother who has high-functioning autism. Read this book to find out how Emily copes with day to day living. Does she ever get mad at her brother? Does her brother ever embarrass her? Do you ever get mad at your brother or sister? Do they ever embarrass you? P.S. Emily also co-authored this book!
A special pet show is a big fundraiser for area schools where Daisy lives. All the schools in the area are entering their classroom pets into this competition. Read this book to find out what type of classroom pet Daisy's class entered into the competition and why they almost missed the competition. Daisy also had a wonderful idea on how the school could use the prize money, if they won. Read on to find out how she became the best friend someone could ever have and what the prize money was used for.
Elsie McPee and her brother, Tommy, move from state-to-state with their Mom, who schools them at home and tells them to never leave the house. Elsie goes to meet the neighbors and when her Mom finds out she moves them that night. When Tommy, who has autism, gets sick Elsie is forced to confront her suspicions about her Mother's behavior.
Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism by Laurie Lears
Ian sees things differently, hears things differently, smells things differently, feels things differently, tastes things differently and thinks things differently. Read this book to find out what Ian likes when he walks to the park with his sisters, Tara and Julie. How are things that Ian likes different from what you might like when you go to a park?
Joey is a loving, protective older brother to Sam. Joey, at the beginning of his story, doesn't understand why his brother is different form everyone else's. He doesn't think it's fair. But soon Joey learns that even though Sam has autism, he can do a lot of fun things like sing and dance. Find out more about how Joey and Sam live and play together.
Do you have a friend whom you think of as your best friend? Jamie has a best friend. His name is Will. Will has autism. Will's best friend is Jamie. Read this book to find out what it is like to have autism. Do Will and Jamie have a special friendship? How about you?
Sammy is not the brother the narrator wants. He won't play blocks. He stares at the leaves on the trees. Repeats what people say. Sammy's brother through the pages of this book discovers a way to understand and be a part of Sammy's world.
Eddie is a young boy with autism who, with his family, has recently moved into a new neighborhood. Eddie is afraid and has a difficult time with his new environment. Discover how with the support and love of his family and the neighborhood children, a nine-year-old Eddie is able to emerge from his shell.
Trevor Trevor by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
Mrs. Grayley's second grade class at Forest County Elementary School was to select the activity for the second grade Forest County Challenge with Hilltop Glen Elementary School. What contest did the second grade class come up with? Hint: It was NOT a sports contest. Read this book to find out whether or not Mrs. Grayley's class won the contest. Also discover how Trevor got the nickname Trevor Forever!






