Autism Books for Children

A Listmania! list by L. Clayton "rainbowspirals" (Wakefield, UK)
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Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism
1.  Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism by L. Lears
The list author says:
  "This book is lovely, is from sisters point of view trying to understand and deal with her brother being different when she takes him on a walk to the park."
Used & New from: £6.61
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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My Brother Sammy
2.  My Brother Sammy by Becky Edwards
The list author says:
  "Kinda american but still a good book, very colourful."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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My Brother is Different: A Book for Young Children Who Have a Brother or Sister with Autism
3.  My Brother is Different: A Book for Young Children Who Have a Brother or Sister with Autism by Louise Gorrod
The list author says:
  "Book from the NAS, describing common behaviour, feelings and frustrations siblings have and why their brother or sister may do those things.."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.17
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

I Love My Brother!: A Preschooler's View of Living With a Brother Who Has Autism
4.  I Love My Brother!: A Preschooler's View of Living With a Brother Who Has Autism by Connor Sullivan
The list author says:
  "Written by a preschooler about living with his brother who has autism, also slightly american- but a nice book."
Used & New from: £19.44

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Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
5.  Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
The list author says:
  "About a girl who is new at a school and notices a boy on the edge of the playground acting strangly and eventually joins him, deals with both school and sibling issues. Also american."
£12.15   Used & New from: £4.20
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Mori's Story: Book About a Boy with Autism (Meeting the Challenge)
6.  Mori's Story: Book About a Boy with Autism (Meeting the Challenge) by Zachary Gartenber
The list author says:
  "Written by an american boy who's brother is severly autistic and lives away from home"
Used & New from: £0.01

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Russell Is Extra Special
7.  Russell Is Extra Special by Cahrles A. Amenta III
The list author says:
  "Haven't seen this book, is about a non-verbal boy though."
£10.50   Used & New from: £9.45
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs
8.  Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Donald J. Meyer
The list author says:
  "Not autism specific, has lots of contributions from siblings of children who are on the spectrum tho...  NOTE: The NAS have good book called "everyone is different" worth a look- amazon don't have it."
£10.26   Used & New from: £5.58

Blue Bottle Mystery : An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures)
9.  Blue Bottle Mystery : An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures) by Kathy Hoopmann
The list author says:
  "Main character gets diagnosed with AS, I like this and it's sequel because having AS doesn't take over the story.  Good for young aspie kids to learn about having AS and read a positive story about it"
£7.95   Used & New from: £3.20
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures)
10.  Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures) by Kathy Hoopmann
The list author says:
  "The sequel to 'Blue Bottle Mystery'."
£7.95   Used & New from: £3.05
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

What is Asperger Syndrome, and How Will it Affect Me?: A Guide for Young People
11.  What is Asperger Syndrome, and How Will it Affect Me?: A Guide for Young People by National Autistic Society
The list author says:
  "Booklet produced by the NAS; may be useful for older children and young people with the lable."
£4.50   Used & New from: £0.01

And Don't Bring Jeremy
12.  And Don't Bring Jeremy by Marilyn Levinson
The list author says:
  "Fictional book about boy with a "neurologically impaired" (what does that mean exactly?) brother and friends who are less than accepting."
£8.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Hangman
13.  Hangman by Julia Jarman
The list author says:
  "Good book that deals with the bullying of a quite obviously aspie boy at school, kinda depressing in places but very true. Would be a useful book to talk about issues in school."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Kristy and the Secret of Susan (Babysitters Club)
14.  Kristy and the Secret of Susan (Babysitters Club) by Ann M. Martin
The list author says:
  "Hmmm.. Trashy girly teeny mass produced book.. But very good for what it is.. Part of the "Baby-Sitters Club" series, I guess its good that the author is also trying to write about serious subjects."
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1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Are You Alone on Purpose?
15.  Are You Alone on Purpose? by Nancy Werlin
The list author says:
  "Autism isn't main focus in this book, I read it a long time ago.. Think she has an autistic brother or he does (someone does anyhow).. Deals with disability issues though."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Clay
16.  Clay by Colby F. Rodowsky
The list author says:
  "About a family on the run, girls brother is autistic or has traits- haven't read this one."
Used & New from: £0.01

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Last updated: 08/05/2002
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