About This Book

Callie is very proud of her brother Charlie. He’s good at so many things — swimming, playing the piano, running fast. And Charlie has a special way with animals, especially their dog, Harriett.

But sometimes Charlie gets very quiet.

His words get locked inside him, and he seems far away.

Then, when Callie and Charlie start to play, Charlie is back to laughing, holding hands, having fun.

Charlie is like any other boy — and he has autism.

In this story, told from a sister’s point of view, we meet a family whose oldest son teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.

Praise for My Brother Charlie

"This title should have a place in most library collections." — School Library Journal

"Warm but never sentimental, this welcome picture book is based on the mother-and-daughter authors' experiences, and a beautiful photo of the authors’ family appears on the back cover, while a personal concluding note offers more facts. A great choice for introducing the subject of autism to young children or for starting discussion in any family dealing with disability." — Booklist

About the Authors or Illustrators

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete is the author of "My Brother Charlie," a national autism spokesperson and actress.

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Shane W. Evans

Shane Evans is the illustrator of many terrific picture books, including When Gorilla Goes Walking, Nobody's Gonna Turn Me Around, and The Shark series.

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