Andy And His Yellow Frisbee
Mary Thompson.
Sarah is a new kid at school with no friends so she spends her play and lunch times watching Andy spin his frisbee and tries to befriend him. This is an excellent book for siblings or mainstream schools where a child with Autism is enrolled.
Baby-sitters Club: Kristy and the Secret of Susan
Ann M Martin
Another book in the popular Baby-Sitters Club series of books. This book is about Kristy and her newest baby-sitting charge, Susan. Susan is not like most kids. She can't talk, but can play the piano and sing beautifully. Susan has autism.
Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure
Kathy Hoopman
This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference; the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realise the surprises about to be unleashed. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along. Ages 8+
Buster and the Amazing Daisy
Nancy Ogaz
Daisy White was not crazy. Clumsy maybe, but definitely not crazy. In this exciting adventure story Daisy, who has autism, defeats her bullies and overcomes her fears with the help of Buster, a very special rabbit. All is going well until a terrible fate threatens Daisy's new friend Cody. Will Daisy be able to gather up her courage and special talents to save him? This book is not just a humorous and engaging story, it also gives readers an insight into the hopes and dreams, as well as the fears and frustrations of many children with autism
Captain Tommy
Abby Ward Messner
The story of a young boy who reluctantly agrees to separate from his best friend to play with someone new - a boy who he perceives as different, a boy who has autism. This book is designed to help children understand the challenges faced by their peers who have autism.
Everybody is Different
Fiona Bleach
A new delightfully illustrated book for 8 - 12 year old siblings of children with autism. It explains the characteristics of autism and discusses what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and suggests approaches to difficult family situations
Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism
Laurie Lears
Written for a reading level of ages 4-8, this picture book brings to life the story of how a sister learns to appreciate her younger brother who has Autism. It teaches not only about an often-misunderstood disorder, but responsibility, acceptance, appreciation and love.
Joey and Sam
Illana Katz and Edward Ritvo.
Joey (6) is often annoyed by his brother Sam (5) with his odd and disruptive behaviour. He worries that people will laugh at Sam or that his friends won't come and play at his house. An illustrated storybook suitable for children of primary school age especially those who have a sibling with Autism).
Little Rainman
Karen Simmons
A delightful book that offers an insightful and often humorous look at autism through the child's eyes. His views of “our world” aid the reader in understanding the challenge of autism.
My Brother is Different
Louise Gorrod
This book explains a child with autism's behaviour in terms that young siblings will be able to understand enabling them to deal practically and emotionally with their brother or sister. Suitable for siblings aged five to eight.
My Brother Sammy
Becky Edwards
Sammy is a special brother but he doesn't need special love - he's just like any other brother. Sammy is autistic, and in this wonderful book two brothers find out how to really love each other.
My Friend with Autism
Beverley Bishop and Craig Bishop
My Friend with Autism is a colouring book to help peers and siblings understand autism. It is the exceptional result of a parent's determination to help her special needs son fit in with his peers, and to foster tolerance and understanding among her son's friends and schoolmates.
Russell is Extra Special - A Book about Autism for Children.
Charles A Amenta III MD
Explaining autism to children can be a difficult task. This heart-warming portrayal of an autistic boy and his family will help children and their parents understand this developmental disorder. In addition, as they enjoy and identify with the family photographs similar to their own, children will develop greater sympathy for those who may be different from themselves