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Special Siblings: Growing Up with a Sibling Who Has Special Needs
Growing up with a sibling who has special needs can be hard. But it can also be... awesome! Based on the author's real-life experiences, this unique and touching children's book explores how siblings of kids with disabilities are special, too.
"A great addition to our book collection"
- Lauren Helms, @thecrazyhairedmomma
"Should be in every home, school, and waiting room"
-Teri Steinberg, disability advocate and autism mom
"A realistic portrayal of sibling rivalry and love"
- Ellen Garber Bronfeld, disability advocate and autism mom
For ages 3-8.
"A great addition to our book collection"
- Lauren Helms, @thecrazyhairedmomma
"Should be in every home, school, and waiting room"
-Teri Steinberg, disability advocate and autism mom
"A realistic portrayal of sibling rivalry and love"
- Ellen Garber Bronfeld, disability advocate and autism mom
For ages 3-8.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2019
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August 20, 2019
Sweet and honest
This children’s book will be helpful to young kids who have a sibling with a disability. The loving and honest portrayal of Jessica and Billy’s life together will let other children know they are not alone! And while there may be frustrations, there is also lots of love.
This children’s book will be helpful to young kids who have a sibling with a disability. The loving and honest portrayal of Jessica and Billy’s life together will let other children know they are not alone! And while there may be frustrations, there is also lots of love.
September 30, 2019
Wow such an amazing book that is just so perfect for siblings living with autism, giving an informative and honest narrative that even young siblings can relate too and also giving adults a childs point of view so to better understand what children are going through when living with siblings with autism. Highly recommended.
September 4, 2019
This is a very heart warming book which highlights the sweet and sour relationship of siblings. This unique and relatable book will certainly appeal to children who have a sibling with special needs. Highly recommended.
September 6, 2019
A great resource for kids
This book would be very helpful when trying to explain autism to children. It gives examples of how a child may act and helps kids understand some of the differences and similarities in children with special needs.
This book would be very helpful when trying to explain autism to children. It gives examples of how a child may act and helps kids understand some of the differences and similarities in children with special needs.
December 12, 2019
Special needs kids siblings
I absolutely get this book. Living with a special needs kid can be frustrating and beautiful at the same time. It's also hard to understand why they seem to get special treatment when you don't. But in the end, you don't love them any less for it.
I absolutely get this book. Living with a special needs kid can be frustrating and beautiful at the same time. It's also hard to understand why they seem to get special treatment when you don't. But in the end, you don't love them any less for it.
August 21, 2019
Font too small
I really enjoyed the book. It probably is a good book for any family. However, I wasn't ab!e to enlarge the font size. This made it difficult for me to read.
I really enjoyed the book. It probably is a good book for any family. However, I wasn't ab!e to enlarge the font size. This made it difficult for me to read.
September 1, 2019
Great read!
A wonderful story of love and acceptance. The reader will learn about how it feels to have a brother with special needs. The lessons learned are invaluable.
A wonderful story of love and acceptance. The reader will learn about how it feels to have a brother with special needs. The lessons learned are invaluable.
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