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My Brother Charlie Hardcover – Picture Book, March 16, 2010

by Holly Robinson Peete (Author), Ryan Elizabeth Peete (Author), Shane Evans (Illustrator)
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From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism.

"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.
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    4 - 8 years, from customers
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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 5
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    8.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
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    Scholastic Press
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    March 16, 2010
  9. ISBN-10
    0545094666
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545094665
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PreSchool-Grade 2—Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in common, but they are also very different: Charlie has autism. Callie narrates the story, describing what autism is and exploring the issues that come along with it. The theme is of love, patience, and acceptance. Endnotes give a few basic facts for children unfamiliar with the disorder. The authors, a mother-daughter team, based this story on personal experience. Evans's bright, mixed-media illustrations skillfully depict the family's warmth and concern. Pair this with Ouisie Shapiro's Autism and Me: Sibling Stories (Albert Whitman, 2009) to raise awareness and understanding of autism. This title should have a place in most library collections.—Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ
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In an honest, simple narrative, young Callie talks about how much she loves her autistic twin brother, Charlie, and how much they share. As she explains what autism is and how her family cares for Charlie, she also speaks frankly about challenges. The mixed-media illustrations, in bright, opaque colors, show the loving connections in Callie’s African American family, as well as the tension and anger. Charlie does so many things well: he plays the piano, for example. Sometimes he supports his sister, and he has an incredible bond with their dog. Still, “there are days when it’s hard to be Charlie’s sister. . . . Sometimes he can ruin the best playdates; other times he won’t speak.” Warm but never sentimental, this welcome picture book is based on the mother-and-daughter authors' experiences, and a beautiful photo of the authors’ family appears on the back cover, while a personal concluding note offers more facts. A great choice for introducing the subject of autism to young children or for starting discussion in any family dealing with disability. Grades K-3. --Hazel Rochman

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; 1st edition (March 16, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545094666
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545094665
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 589 ratings

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    Shane Evans is a creative force. He comfortably wears titles

    that include artist, author, illustrator, musician, songwriter,

    and founder of Dream Studio, a community art space in Kansas

    City, Missouri, where he resides. He has more than 30 books

    to his credit as an illustrator, including Olu's Dream, which he

    also authored. Many of the books have been featured in the

    media such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show,

    Reading Rainbow, and Late Night with David Letterman. Five

    of his books are scheduled for publication in 2010 including

    "Chocolate Me" with actor Taye Diggs, "My Brother Charlie"

    with actor Holly Robinson Peete, and "Black Jack," with

    Coretta Scott King Award winning author Charles Smith. His

    portfolio includes the "Shanna Show" (now a Disney animated

    short along with the spinoff "Shane's Kindergarten

    Countdown"). In addition, he has exhibited, lectured, and

    developed art programs for youth in Burkina Faso, Botswana,

    Brazil, China, France, Japan, Lesotho, and across the United

    States. You can visit him online www.olusdream.com.

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R. WILLIAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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I was made aware of this book and a training that I had for my daycare. I immediately went onto Amazon and ordered the book. I love the book, I read through it first and then I shared it with my daycare children, and they enjoyed it as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for classroom
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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What a great story! My students love it. We watch it on storylineonline after reading it out loud.
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momof boys
5.0 out of 5 stars Mother's Day Tears
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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I have raised 4 boys on my own, including a set of twins in the middle. One twin has autism and one does not. They are now 23 years old. My twin without autism has become a special Ed teacher in honor of his brother. He ran across this book with one of his students and just gifted me a copy for mother's day today. This book brought back soo many memories, it opened so many raw emotions. It took me forever to read because I couldn't make out the words through my tears. My son had the same reaction and knew he had to buy me a copy.
I love everything about this book.
Thank you for writing it and sharing both the struggle and most of all the incredible honor and reward that comes with being the mom of a special needs child. Xo
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katrinalynn
5.0 out of 5 stars My son was diagnosed with autism less than a year ago and I wanted a book that was understandable and relatable for both him and my neurotypical daughter and this did not disappoint! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for ...
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Fantastically written book! I’ll tell you, when I first read this to my children at bed time I had to stop multiple times to stop my self from crying. My son was diagnosed with autism less than a year ago and I wanted a book that was understandable and relatable for both him and my neurotypical daughter and this did not disappoint ! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for the same. It wraps understanding of autism with love and acceptance so that by the time you are on the last page, you are smiling
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5.0 out of 5 stars An autistic brother says "I love you" in special ways
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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Callie's twin brother Charlie is like her in so many ways and different in so many others. If you have young siblings learning to get along and appreciate each other, or classmates adapting to each other, the challenges are likely magnified if one of them is autistic. But, it's a matter of perspective. Are they looking for ways to communicate? If yes, they'll find them. This book is a loving look at one brother-sister relationship, but it could just as easily be a classmate scenario. Parents of kids on the spectrum know all too well, each child is so-o-o different. And the book is realistic about areas that won't be perfect. But this book offers ideas, hope, and how to give love for starters. It's optimistic and the large, friendly pictures tell the story with warmth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Endearing
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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Our son absolutely LOVES this book, it captures the attention of even the hardest to capture.
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M. Bensh
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Showing how Everyone is Different
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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I bought this book thinking it would be a good way to bring up the subject of autism to my son. We read the book together and both enjoyed the story, though very simplistic. I was a bit disappointed that it glossed over the actual reason for Charlie being how he is and acting how he does. I did think this would be a good book to have other kids read to gain an understanding of a sibling or friend with autism.
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Katie McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and what we needed!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
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I bought this to help explain my 4yr old son’s autism diagnosis to my 8 year old daughter. This beautifully breaks it down for a child. I couldn’t find the right words and this story nailed it. It gives a good picture of both good and challenging parts of being a sibling of someone with autism. I think it helped me when I read it too. I highly recommend this book for anyone!
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Catherine O'Keeffe
5.0 out of 5 stars We identify with children who don’t “fit in” - everyone does.
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2020
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I didn’t read this aloud to my students as I have children with autism who prefer not to share. The book is a very welcome addition to our library where children read it quietly themselves. They tell me is is “really good.” Montessori class - ages 9 to 12.
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Mumofidtwins
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2019
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My daughter found this book great and will read it or refer to it often. It has given her a great insight into the world of autism and understanding of her older brother who has autism.
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Amouna
5.0 out of 5 stars be kind to each other
Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2020
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Recommended for kids to raise awareness about different type of us. Such as Autism and this book delivers the concept in very clear way.
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katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Grab the tissues! So heartwarming you might need them
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2020
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Adorable book with a great message about people who are different. We love it in our house!
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Madison Chamney
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2021
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Such an amazing books for children who have siblings on the spectrum.
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