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About the Author |
| Mary Thompson, a botanical illustrator and artist, is the mother of four children, including one with disabilities. In addition to My Brother, Matthew (Woodbine House, 1992), she is also the author of Gran's Bees and the illustrator of The Real Johnny Appleseed , both books for young readers. |
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Summary
A heartwarming illustrated children’s book about Andy, a boy with autism. Like many children with autism, Andy has a fascination with objects in motion. It’s Andy’s special talent for spinning his frisbee combined with a new classmate’s curiosity about his behavior that sets this story in motion. Rosie, the watchful and protective sister, supplies background on Andy and autism, as well as a sibling’s perspective.
Reviews
“A wonderful story, viewing autism through the eyes of children, and paralleling the behaviors and feelings of children with autism with their classmates and siblings. A valuable resource for every elementary school library.”
—Sandra H. Kownacki, past President, Autism
Society of America,
Fourth Grade Teacher, Trautwein Elementary
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