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Autism Acceptance Month Picture Books

Robbins, Rose, author, illustrator.
JEASY ROB
A boy relates how he and his autistic sister are alike and different, and some of the ways in which they show their love for each other.

Bailey, Jenn, 1965- author.
JEASY BAI
"Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with." -- (Source of summary not specified)

Bailey, Jenn, 1965- author.
J VOX JEASY BAI
"Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with."-- (Source of summary not specified)

Cotterill, Samantha, author, illustrator.
JEASY COT
"A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles"-- Provided by publisher.

Yashima, Tarō, 1908-1994.
JEASY YAS

Ely, Lesley.
JEASY ELY
When a new boy with autism joins their classroom, the children try to understand his world and to include him in theirs.

Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-
JEASY PEE
A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes authors' note about autism.

Malia, Jen, author.
JEASY MAL
With help from her family and teacher, Holly overcomes her dislike of having sticky hands to participate in a science experiment. Includes author's note about living with autism and sensory issues and a recipe for making slime.

Kraljič, Helena, 1971- author.
JEASY SP KRA

Cotterill, Samantha, author, illustrator.
JEASY COT
"Laila's birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this"-- Provided by publisher.

Hammond, Tiffany, author.
JEASY HAM
Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.

Pla, Sally J., author.
JEASY PLA
Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better.