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My Brother Charlie
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...more
"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...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 1st 2010
by Scholastic Press
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Audience: This wonderful story is about sister who has a brother Charlie who struggles with autism. This book is fantastic for students in grades K-4, especially to introduce how different people can be and to help them understand the differences each person has. The audience for this story is for boys and girls as well as siblings and friends that may have someone in their life with autism.
Appeal: The pictures in this story are wonderful, not to detailed and portray everyday life and activities...more
Appeal: The pictures in this story are wonderful, not to detailed and portray everyday life and activities...more
Audience: Children in primary elementary grades would enjoy this book, I would recommend 1st through 3rd grade. This is due to the nature of the book, it introduces children to Autism in a gentle, loving way. The drawings are very colorful and vivid, I think they would be especially enjoyed by this age of children.
Appeal: Children wanting to learn about how others are different would enjoy this book. I think it would be a great book for parents to read to their children if they have siblings tha...more
Appeal: Children wanting to learn about how others are different would enjoy this book. I think it would be a great book for parents to read to their children if they have siblings tha...more
Audience: The audience for this book would be primary grades.
Appeal: This book is appealing to students in the primary grades, because they can relate to noticing differences and similarities between others and themselves. This book focuses on a child that was born with Autism, a concept that might be new for students or something that they are curious about.
Application: I would use this book in the classroom to teach awareness to my students about ability levels, diversity, similarities betwe...more
Appeal: This book is appealing to students in the primary grades, because they can relate to noticing differences and similarities between others and themselves. This book focuses on a child that was born with Autism, a concept that might be new for students or something that they are curious about.
Application: I would use this book in the classroom to teach awareness to my students about ability levels, diversity, similarities betwe...more
This is a great book for elementary students. Although the narrator of this book is the “sister” of the family, I love how she expresses her love for her brother, Charlie. To me, this book seemed as if the family only consisted of two people, a sister and a brother. Callie and Charlie are twins, but exceptionally different. This was an interesting read not only because I am a twin, but because it evinced that families accept and support each other regardless of any situation. In this book, Charl...more
This is a touching story about a girl named Callie and her brother Charlie, who has autism. Callie explains how even though it can be difficult to play and communicate with her brother, she still loves him dearly. This is a wonderful book to use in a unit about differences and even disabilities. This would be a great way to help students understand what might be happening with a student in class who has autism.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2—Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in c...more
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2—Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in c...more
Category: Grades K-3, Book #19
This is adorable picture book about twins growing up together, one of which has autism. The sister, Callie, talks about the joys and the challenges of having a brother with autism. This would be a great read aloud for social groups about acceptance, understanding, autism exposure, and compassion. This book could also be used as a read aloud for the class with the same objectives. Teachers could then have students make a book about their own siblings; the things that...more
This is adorable picture book about twins growing up together, one of which has autism. The sister, Callie, talks about the joys and the challenges of having a brother with autism. This would be a great read aloud for social groups about acceptance, understanding, autism exposure, and compassion. This book could also be used as a read aloud for the class with the same objectives. Teachers could then have students make a book about their own siblings; the things that...more
Jake's Review: Mom this book reminds me of me and how I have Spina Bifida. Lots of people treat me differently because I am a little different than them and they don't understand me. (Sorry, my tears are blurring the screen) Sometimes people are really mean to me like kids treat the boy in the book. He is just like Chad at school who has autism and I like playing with him. You just have to play with him a little differently and keep away from him when he is in one of his moods. I would be Charli...more
Callie and Charlie have always been together because they are twins. They have a lot in common: music, football, loving their dog, and their curly hair. But they are also very different. Charlie often seemed distant and never returned affection. Mommy was worried and took Charlie to a doctor who diagnosed him with autism. Callie wished that she could join Charlie in his mental world, that he would play more with her. Sometimes he is right there with her and enjoying it, but often he isn’t. Calli...more
Feb 23, 2010
Nicola
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Reason for Reading: My 9yo is autistic.
Comments: Actress Holly Robinson Peete writes this picture book along with her twelve-year-old daughter, Ryan, who is the fraternal twin of a brother with autism. The story mirrors their real life and is told from the point of view of a little girl whose brother, Charlie, is autistic. She describes how they are alike in looks and likes, then how they are different in looks and likes with the major difference being that Charlie can get very quiet and sometim...more
Comments: Actress Holly Robinson Peete writes this picture book along with her twelve-year-old daughter, Ryan, who is the fraternal twin of a brother with autism. The story mirrors their real life and is told from the point of view of a little girl whose brother, Charlie, is autistic. She describes how they are alike in looks and likes, then how they are different in looks and likes with the major difference being that Charlie can get very quiet and sometim...more
My Brother Charlie, written by Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, is a book told through the voice of Callie, a young girl whose twin brother has autism. Callie loves and adores her brother, but sometimes it’s difficult. “I wish I could crawl inside Charlie’s world to move things around for him and for me.” She tells about the challenges, but also the joys. Callie shares what Charlie is great at, like playing the piano and his special way with animals—but most important...more
Audience: I think this book would be a good book for students Kindergarten through third grade.
Appeal: The pictures in the book are extremely colorful and detailed. It allows students to see the history of Mexico through paintings. This will helps students stay engaged in the story, because they can visually see what the book is talking about.
Application: I think this book would be a good book to read to students when teaching them about history. It’s important that children learn about other C...more
Appeal: The pictures in the book are extremely colorful and detailed. It allows students to see the history of Mexico through paintings. This will helps students stay engaged in the story, because they can visually see what the book is talking about.
Application: I think this book would be a good book to read to students when teaching them about history. It’s important that children learn about other C...more
This story tells about a young girl named Callie, and her experiences with her twin brother Charlie, who has autism. Callie is the narrator and the story is told from her perspective. There are two authors, Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Holly Robinson Peete, is a famous actress, an activist, and a mother of a child with autism. Ryan Peete is Holly Robinson’s daughter, and is a fraternal twin sister to a brother with autism.
In the story Callie describes her experiences growing up...more
In the story Callie describes her experiences growing up...more
Callie's brother Charlie has autism, and because of that Charlie has a hard time expressing his thoughts and feelings. This frustrates Callie because she wants to have a "normal" relationship with her brother, and she especially wants him to tell her that he loves her. Callie's frustration is compounded by her embarrasment over her brother's odd behaviors. As Callie begins to better understand her brother's struggles, she learns that he expresses his love for her in different ways, even though h...more
Sep 17, 2010
Jess Brown
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
differences,
autism,
early-elementary,
elementary,
feelings-emotions,
picture-book,
preschool,
siblings
I often have parents asking me for books with children who are autistic or who have disabilities. It's especially important that these books show that these children are still children like any other and should be treated respectfully by other children. What I liked about this book was its straightforward nature. It doesn't have a lot of flourish or elegance, but the point is clear: Charlie has autism so there are things that he does differently and he has different needs. This in no way means t...more
Based on real-life experiences of mother-and-daughter team Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete, this is a loving tribute from fictional Callie to her twin brother, Charlie. Callie describes the ups and downs of her relationship with Charlie-- the ways he is as annoying as any other brother and the day to day issues that she faces with a sibling who has autism. The love that the two share comes across loud and clear, and as Callie says, "Charlie has autism. But autism doesn't have Charl...more
What?: A sibling’s perspective on having a brother with autism. Callie recounts the events in their lives and her brother Charlie’s way of seeing things. Callie reflects on what they share in common—like being twins—and the ways in which they are different, yet love each other the same.
So What?: Students will learn unconditional love and acceptance. They will also learn that people express themselves in different ways: some with words and others more so with actions.
Now What?: This book provides...more
So What?: Students will learn unconditional love and acceptance. They will also learn that people express themselves in different ways: some with words and others more so with actions.
Now What?: This book provides...more
Audience: This story is suitable for children who are younger. Most suitable for children from Kindergarten to 3rd or 4th grade. Definitely for all children (boys and girls).
Appeal: The illustrations and pictures are colorful and nice to look at. They fit perfectly with the words of the story. This story is a great book for kids with disabilities, especially autism. Autism seems to have grown among children, so this would definitely help raise awareness for young children.
Application: This story...more
Appeal: The illustrations and pictures are colorful and nice to look at. They fit perfectly with the words of the story. This story is a great book for kids with disabilities, especially autism. Autism seems to have grown among children, so this would definitely help raise awareness for young children.
Application: This story...more
I thought this book was a great way to introduce the similarities as well as the differences in children. I liked the way it also shared a special needs child as one who has just as much to offer the world as anyone else just in different, unique ways. I also felt this book opened up a whole new level of discussions for social and emotional issues for children, peers and also adults.
Experience:
After reading this book to children , I as a teacher would ask the children to make a collage of simila...more
Experience:
After reading this book to children , I as a teacher would ask the children to make a collage of simila...more
Charlie's sister narrates this story about her twin who has autism. She shares what autism is like for her brother...his limitations and his strengths. And sometimes it's hard to have a brother with autism. Still, Callie and her parents "love Charlie strong." They know Charlie is a blessing. "Charlie has autism. But autism doesn't have Charlie."
There is a page of extensive author notes at the end. This is a remarkable book to share with children so they can have a beginning understanding of auti...more
There is a page of extensive author notes at the end. This is a remarkable book to share with children so they can have a beginning understanding of auti...more
Jun 06, 2011
Briana
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People looking for kids books about autism.
Shelves:
african-american,
childrens-picture-books
The writing was cheesy and weird. I don't think that most young children can understand autism in general...let alone trying to understand it through particular words and phrases that she uses. I also don't think that she really explains autism well enough. It is basically a story that is based on some experiences that she and her daughter have had with an autistic child/brother. Not too much fact involved. So...I guess it all depends on what you are looking for. As a story, I suppose it is thre...more
Based on a true story, Callie explains what it is like to have a twin brother, Charlie, with autism. The main theme -- "Charlie has autism. But autism doesn't have Charlie" -- is echoed throughout the story as Charlie overcomes certain obstacle, or "nevers." Callie recognizes that Charlie shows his love for her in various ways, even if he doesn't come out and say it. This book is a great introduction to autism and provides a wonderful example of accepting people's differences and recognizing dif...more
I first heard of My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete is a picture book about a family of fraternal twins, one of whom has autism. The book was inspired by the Peete family's experience with having an autistic child, Ryan's fraternal brother.
Told from Callie's point of view, the book introduces Charlie positively. It's clear from the very first page that Callie and her parents love Charlie. Through the introduction Callie explains how alike she and he are and only...more
Told from Callie's point of view, the book introduces Charlie positively. It's clear from the very first page that Callie and her parents love Charlie. Through the introduction Callie explains how alike she and he are and only...more
This book is based on a true story about a boy named Charlie who has autism. The story is written through the eys of his sister. Charlie and his sister Callie are twins. Callie talks about all the things that Charlie cannot do but also talks about all the things that Charlie can do. I think this is a good book for showing children that individuals who have autism have the same likes and dislikes as everybody else. This book is really good for teaching children about autism and has good illustrat...more
Callie, twin sister to Charlie, explains what it's like to have a brother with autism. She describes her brother's life and how he sees the world. She tells about the ups and downs of having a sibling with autism in a way that shows love while being realistic.
A wonderful picture book to share with kids aged 4 - 8 about autism. A solid choice for school and public libraries, be sure to have this one in mind when teachers, parents, or students want to know more about autism.
A wonderful picture book to share with kids aged 4 - 8 about autism. A solid choice for school and public libraries, be sure to have this one in mind when teachers, parents, or students want to know more about autism.
Charlie and his sister share something in common. They both have names that start with "C". But Charlie is a little different, he has a condition called autism. Autism causing Charlie to act differently then his sister, but he still is able to feel and love. This is an excellent story to read to the class to introduce how many children have differences. I recommend reading whether there are students with or without autism in your classroom.
Charlie and Callie are twins, but they are not exactly alike - Charlie has autism. I have to hand it to Holly Robinson Peete: this is a well-written, well-thought-out book. Callie explains how Charlie is just like her and other kids, and how he is different. She tells us what she can expect from Charlie - his silences, his stubbornness, but also his moments of tenderness. One of the best books about children with autism I have seen for this age group.
Callie and her twin brother Charlie have always been together. But even though they have a lot in common, they are not the same. Charlie has autism and Callie explains some hard things about living with Charlie. She then goes on to share some things that are very good about Charlie. This could be a good book to share with a class that has a new autistic child in it. This is an overview, so it does simply autism.
This is a wonderful presentation of autism, from the point of view of a twin sister. This nonfiction story was written by Holly Robinson Pete and her daughter whose twin brother is autistic. This can be a great tool to open young students eyes to differences the may/may not have seen. The simple story may help them to be more accepting when encountering an autistic person in the future.
Occasionally the writing in this was a bit cheesy, but overall I think this a good book and definitely happy we added it to our collection. I especially like that the mother/daughter author team based it on their own experiences and with a loved one they know well. I believe this will be a good choice for very young children who either have an autistic sibling or have a friend who has one.
Written about Holly Robinson Peete's son who has autism from the point of view of his twin sister, this book is one of my favorites on the subject. When reading My Brother Charlie, you understand that you're reading about a specific boy with autism, a specific family dealing with autism. You're given his strengths and his weakenesses. It takes autism and makes it personal.
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Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox TV police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love. After graduating from high school, Peete entered Sarah Lawrence College in New York. She majored in psychology and French...more
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