Me And My Sister

It offers any child an important reminder that there are always positive and negative aspects to a sibling relationship, any family structure, and indeed any friendship. An enchanting book reminding us that every child is different.

* Book Trust *

Told and illustrated with great sensitivity and gentle humour, in no small part because debut author/illustrator Rose Robbins teaches young people who have autism and also has a brother with autism, this is a book that should help foster empathy and understanding to share and talk about in school and at home.

* Red Reading Hub *

Robbins creates a sensitive portrait of accommodating different needs within a family unit. The pictures provide an empathic illustration of the brother’s frustrations, as well as a sensitive portrait of his autistic sister’s struggle to fit in.

* The Irish Times *

Autism itself is not mentioned at any point and so children with siblings in different situations may also identify. The illustrations are bright and simple, using animal characters that are less threatening than if humans were depicted, for example as disapproving members of the public. An attractive book and useful tool to encourage understanding.

* Carousel *

There are many children who will identify with the narrator of this book and will really appreciate seeing it in school. It is just one small step towards helping to address the needs of the entire family rather than just the child with SEND.

* Scope for Imagination *

Written with a light and sensitive touch, Robbins’ story will strike a chord with every family which has an autistic child, and inform and entertain children from families of every kind.

* Lancashire Evening Post *

That the debut author/illustrator of this warm-hearted story demonstrates such sensitivity must in part be due to the fact that she herself teaches young people who have autism. Her illustrations are full of fun and her characters enormously endearing. An engaging book to share and discuss both at home and in school.

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