My Brother Charlie
My Brother Charlie
Hardcover – Picture Book, March 16, 2010
by Holly Robinson Peete (Author), Ryan Elizabeth Peete (Author),
Shane Evans (Illustrator)
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 collaborate with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.
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
