Mary Thompson (1)

This book provides a look from a sister’s perspective as well as a child’s perspective who does not really know what autism is, but accepts Andy anyway. It tells about how Andy enjoys spinning things and how he does not enjoy being around people he does not know. It provides some information in the back about autism and what it is.

Children can connect with Rosie because most siblings are protective of a brother or sister who has a disability, because they have seen how hateful the world show more can be. This books shows them that not everyone is going to be mean to their siblings, and can be accepting of others.

Primary reading level
Realistic fiction picture book show less

This is a book about a little boy with autism who spins his frisbee on the ground. When a curious girl approaches the boy, his overprotective sister steps in to gauge the situation. She relaxes when she sees her brother is fine with his new friend hanging around and eventually all three play together. I found the story-line to be a bit bland, but overall I feel like the book correctly portrayed autism for what it is. The author actually has her own child with autism, which she explains in show more the author's note. The book has an excerpt on autism in the back which further explains the disease in a more educational aspect. The illustrations were water colored, and gave me a sense of a book from the 90's. After further inspection, I saw the book is from the 90's. show less

A great book that shows the perspective of a child with autism from someones very own point of view. This book includes great illustrations from the author and follows a well developed style of writing. Children can compare themselves to this book and learn that not everyone is the same. The illustrations are bright and detailed and spell out every setting, character, and emotion that is felt. This book pushes readers to think about some of the tough issues children must deal with when being show more in the classroom, this one being Autism. Having this book in the classroom will teach children the importance of inclusion and recognizing things like this. The use of soft water colors shows the mood the Rosie feels towards her brother with Autism. At the end of the book, the author offers information regarding Autism that is great for research or leisure reading. show less

Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
Bryan O'Keeffe

This book was one of the first children's story about a disability that I have ever read. This book followed a young boy named Andy who has Autism. this book is told in the third person's view of a little girl named Rosie. There is this boy at school, Andy, who always plays with a yellow frisbee at recess. This book is a great one about friendship and trying to understand someone who is different. I think this book is great for trying to explain to show more children about someone who has Autism. Andy seemed like he could have been a real boy in elementary school who has Autism. Not once did I not think Andy could not have been real. The way he was portrayed was not negative and was nice for a change. The illustrations felt very appropriate and were not sloppy at all. I felt that sloppy would have taken away from the disability aspect of this book. The message is plain and simple in this book; don't judge others who are different. show less